Season 19 • Episode 24
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Lassie is the pet of Jeff Miller, an 11-year-old farm boy. The two become best friends and enjoy family adventures in the American countryside, teaching each other about love, nature and commitment.
Production
Shot on actual farms—no fake barns in this house.
Practical Effects
Real collies, real stunts, zero CGI dog guilt.
Creator
Robert Maxwell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original Lassie was male—Pal—because male collies keep their lush coats year-round. All subsequent Lassies were his descendants.
This series ran from 1954 to 1973 and survived four different kid actors, proving America only truly cared about the dog.
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