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Episode: Jon Provost: aka "Timmy Martin" from Lassie Talks with Me! (Season 01 Ep. #3)
Description: Most remember Jon Provost as the loving child-owner of classic television's Lassie. But did you know his career began earlier than this 1957 role when he starred in a couple major motion pictures with some of the biggest Hollywood stars ever? We talk about what he can remember from those days. Although some of his memories are foggy, obviously due to his extremely young age (4 years old). But what he does remember is extremely interesting!Â
We also discuss his days on Lassie, and working with his lifelong friend the legendary June Lockhart. Jon shares his memories playing "Timmy M...