Behind the scenes on Lassie with ‘Timmy’ aka Jon Provost

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Jon shares stories of his time working on Lassie. Which of his TV mums he loved and which was crazy. Plus the episodes that almost cost him his life. Jon also talks about working with Natalie Wood and Robert Redford and which star terrified him. Plus Jon's wife, and author, Laurie Jacobson gives insight to her latest book, about the Beatles legendary Shea Stadium concert.
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

Пікірлер: 27

@randymente80 Жыл бұрын

When life was great. Lassie was the best.

@HHeisig Жыл бұрын

Beautiful interview with Jon Provost and his wife Laurie Jacobson. I grew up with the TV series "Lassie" and the adventures of "Timmy" and "Lassie". In the 60`s and 70`s, "Lassie" was a very successful TV show in Germany. Meanwhile, Jon, Laurie and I, we are good friends. It`s so great.

@celebritydrop Жыл бұрын

Lovely to read your comment Helmut and to hear you are friends with Jon and Laurie. They are a divine couple. Kelley

@MartyBenson-te2ie 3 ай бұрын

Loved this. Lassie was my childhood. What a great career Mr Provost has enjoyed. Excellent interview.

@maudeencollier9521 6 ай бұрын

I can still hear that little boy's voice from him plus the smile and features . I have loved watching all these series thank you. I had a Lassie when I was a child but the memory is far back in my mind. Thanks for these movies.

@darmonweir5910 Жыл бұрын

Jon Provost is a legend, beautiful that you spoke with his wife as well. Lassie was my childhood viewing.

@ladyjedi3D 7 ай бұрын

Watching lassie reruns right now. 24-7 lassie tv

@MikeKitterman 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jon. Nice to hear the full story of your early career. I'm glad to see you're doing well.

@teresaterrell640 6 ай бұрын

I love Timmy and Lassie so much when I was growing up and I still yet today are looking for a little Collie puppy and it's just so hard to find I wish I had another one

@Stevenspelling123 9 ай бұрын

This is a really great interview. Who didn't grow up with Lassie. Sad to hear the fate of Tommy Rettig, as Jeff. Jon Provost classy and interesting. Appreciate these brilliant interviews with our childhood legends.

@carysbenson8061 Жыл бұрын

This is the best. And then there’s his love story. Truly beautiful interview

@benhudson515 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Much respect to Jon Provost.

@deanasinatra3064 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Love this

@Bluesjanet Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview

@MollyMeyers121 5 ай бұрын

Jon is wonderfully humble. Interesting interview. Loved this🙏🙏

@joanneevans1295 Жыл бұрын

Lassie was the best show on TV when I was growing up in the US. This was a refreshing interview with a TV hero. Really get to see positive stories, and Mr Provost's wife is a delight. I will buy her books, and Mr Provost's memoir sounds a must read. All the very best for yet another sterling interview. Thanks Celebrity Drop and Craig Bennett

@celebritydrop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Joanne and glad you enjoyed our time with Jon and Laurie. Kelley,

@carlahubbs8833 10 ай бұрын

Interesting interview

@BarbGleeson-hf3et 3 ай бұрын

Great interview. Loved hearing Jon's stories and details of his showbiz life, and his wife's book sounds a must read (love The Beatles). Thanks again Craig and Celebrity Drop

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@josephlawson9950 7 ай бұрын

what that boy timmy fell down a well

@danielbisson8032 Жыл бұрын

he was hot when he was young

@labradormcgraw 6 ай бұрын

I love Jon Provost; he's one of the very few genuinely good guys. He wife appears to be equally wonderful. I just wish we didn't have to sit through 30 mins of the utter ludicrosity of that ridiculous Australian accent - how can anybody take that voice seriously? Shame.

@joanneevans1295 6 ай бұрын

"We had to sit through 30 mins of" blah, blah, blah. You do realise this is an Australian channel? I am American, and even I know that. What a thin-lipped, unpleasant little insular thing you are. Having enjoyed the interview several times, Jon and his delightful wife seemed to enjoy the conversation very much. Might come as a shock to you, but perhaps to others your accent and voice is roundly grating.

@Stevenspelling123 6 ай бұрын

How off beam you are you? An Australian channel has an Australian accent. Glory bee, as an American I am sometimes ashamed of my kinsmen. Get out of the trailer park, honey. Just pure nasty, insular, and dare I suggest it.. of minimal education

@NancySellers-zb1up Ай бұрын

I love this interviewer. Always on point, classy, kind, funny, exceptionally researched and every interviewee I’ve seen seems to appreciate his style.