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

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • 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
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Komentáře • 27

  • @randymente80
    @randymente80 Před rokem +17

    When life was great. Lassie was the best.

  • @HHeisig
    @HHeisig Před rokem +17

    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
      @celebritydrop  Před rokem +5

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

  • @maudeencollier9521
    @maudeencollier9521 Před 6 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @ladyjedi3D
    @ladyjedi3D Před 7 měsíci +6

    Watching lassie reruns right now. 24-7 lassie tv

  • @darmonweir5910
    @darmonweir5910 Před rokem +17

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

  • @teresaterrell640
    @teresaterrell640 Před 6 měsíci +9

    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

  • @MikeKitterman
    @MikeKitterman Před 6 měsíci +8

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

  • @deanasinatra3064
    @deanasinatra3064 Před rokem +14

    Excellent. Love this

  • @Bluesjanet
    @Bluesjanet Před rokem +13

    Wonderful interview

  • @carysbenson8061
    @carysbenson8061 Před rokem +13

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

  • @MartyBenson-te2ie
    @MartyBenson-te2ie Před 3 měsíci +7

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

  • @Stevenspelling123
    @Stevenspelling123 Před 9 měsíci +6

    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.

  • @carlahubbs8833
    @carlahubbs8833 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Interesting interview

  • @benhudson515
    @benhudson515 Před rokem +13

    This is amazing. Much respect to Jon Provost.

  • @joanneevans1295
    @joanneevans1295 Před rokem +10

    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
      @celebritydrop  Před rokem +1

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

  • @MollyMeyers121
    @MollyMeyers121 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

  • @BarbGleeson-hf3et
    @BarbGleeson-hf3et Před 3 měsíci +4

    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

  • @user-pq7si4bk7h
    @user-pq7si4bk7h Před 6 dny +1

    ティミーが、ニュウラッシーで、ママさん、と、再登場して、下さったの、が、とてもハッピーだった、何かの、事情で、オーストラリアに、移住した、ママ!パパ!ティミーが、離れて暮らし今のラッシーの、家族に、再開し、ラッシーを、引き取ろう、としたが、ティミーの、幼いときが、ママの、脳裏に、甦り再び今の家族に、ラッシーを託す🎉よかった😊

  • @josephlawson9950
    @josephlawson9950 Před 7 měsíci +1

    what that boy timmy fell down a well

  • @danielbisson8032
    @danielbisson8032 Před rokem +4

    he was hot when he was young

  • @labradormcgraw
    @labradormcgraw Před 6 měsíci

    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
      @joanneevans1295 Před 6 měsíci +8

      "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
      @Stevenspelling123 Před 6 měsíci +6

      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
      @NancySellers-zb1up Před měsícem +1

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