Lassie, original TV series, Jon Provost "Timmy" Behind the Scenes Interview

Описание: Jon Provost, 'Timmy" from Lassie the original TV series, in this Behind the Scenes interview with John Cato describing working with June Lockhart, actually living with Lassie on the weekends and the dangerous moments on the Lassie series. Jon chats about the miscasting of Cloris Leachman as his Mom, working with Charles Bronson and Natalie Wood on "This Property is Condemned" as well as "The New Lassie". Also, Jon discusses how he felt donating his Lassie outfit for permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution. Thanks Jon for a terrific interview!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:36 Jon discusses shooting Lassie w/out a sense of how big it was
00:02:36 Why Jon hasn't received residuals
00:05:47 This Property is Condemned Robert Redford, Natalie Wood, Charles Bronson
00:11:22 The Lone Ranger gives Jon a silver bullet
00:13:34 How Jon got his first break into show business
00:17:37 Jon's relationship with Tommy Rettig
00:18:34 Why Jon left Lassie
00:20:00 How they got Mr. Ed to talk/ Allen Young's close bond with Mr. Ed
00:21:15 Other child actors Jon was close with
00:23:02 Being at Tony Dow's Memorial
00:24:03 Where they shot Lassie
00:24:30 Red Weatherwax, Lassie's owner and Jon spends weekends w/Lassie on the ranch
00:27:07 Jon even enjoyed Lassie's treats
00:28:08 Red Weatherwax trained, Toto, Old Yeller and Asta!
00:31:44 Burt Ward "Robin' and his real name
00:32:55 Dangerous moments in real life on Lassie
00:37:59 The miscasting of Cloris Leachman
00:39:51 Jon's ongoing relationship with June Lockhart
00:40:36 The New Lassie Show/Roddy McDowell/Leonardo DiCaprio
00:45:11 Jon's friendship with Lucie Arnaz
00:48:10 Kurt Russell The Computer wore Tennis Shoes
00:52:10 Does Jon regret leaving Lassie?
00:57:17 Jon's shirt and jeans are donated to the Smithsonian Institution
00:59:19 Jon's book "Timmy's in the Well and his charity work
01:01:39 Jon's wife Laurie Jacobsen's book on the Beatles