Jon Provost Exposes the Truth About Lassie — What Really Happened & Was Lassie a Boy or Girl?

Step back into classic Hollywood and television with Jon Provost, beloved star of Lassie, as he reveals unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from his years on the iconic show. Jon shares which of his TV mums he adored, which one he found completely crazy, and the dangerous episodes that nearly cost him his life. Jon also opens up about working alongside legendary stars Natalie Wood and Robert Redford — including the Hollywood icon who absolutely terrified him on set. Joining the conversation is Jon’s wife, author Laurie Jacobson, who discusses her latest book covering The Beatles’ historic The Beatles at Shea Stadium concert and the cultural phenomenon that changed music history forever. If you love classic TV, old Hollywood stories, celebrity interviews, and entertainment history, this episode is packed with rare memories, shocking moments, and nostalgic stories you won’t hear anywhere else. #Lassie #JonProvost #ClassicTV #OldHollywood #NatalieWood #RobertRedford #TheBeatles #SheaStadium #HollywoodStories #EntertainmentHistory #LaurieJacobson #ClassicHollywood #TVLegends #CelebrityInterviews Timecodes 0:00 Jon lands his first film role 1:48 Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby 3:00 Anita Ekberg 4:00 Getting an agent 6:15 Landing the role in Lassie 8:22 Replacing Tommy Rettig 10:00 Tommy’s connection to Bill Gates 11:17 Fame 13:26 Cloris Leachman and June Lockhart 15:48 Almost dying during filming 19:40 Roddy McDowell 20:15 Was Lassie a girl or a boy? 21:33 Natalie Wood and Robert Redford 22:47 Kurt Russell 23:49 Colonials 24:05 Natalie Wood’s death 24:50 Charles Bronson 25:31 Memoir 26:26 Meeting the love of his life 27:39 Laurie’s books 29:55 The Beatles 33:18 Davy Jones