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

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! #That's Classic! #Lassie #JonProvost #CharlesBronson Subscribe for free to YouTube Channel:    / @thatsclassictv   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