Few television shows have left as lasting an impression as Lassie, and few child actors became as beloved as Jon Provost, who played Timmy Martin from 1957 to 1964. But Jon’s career began even before Lassie, when, at just three years old, he starred alongside Jane Wyman in the 1953 movie “So Big”.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, Jon, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, takes us back to his Hollywood days, sharing memories of working with his Lassie co-stars June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly and, of course, America’s favorite dog, Lassie. Jon will also talk about working with legendary trainer Rudd Weatherwax and how those years helped instill in him a lifelong love for animals and a passion for helping others.

We’ll also hear about Jon’s life after Lassie and the great work he continues to do today. So, sit back and enjoy as we go behind the scenes of one of television’s most iconic shows with Jon Provost!

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Photo(s): Courtesy of Jon Provost

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Fun facts about this episode!

- Lassie, a female dog character, was actually only played by male dogs.

- Of the 249 episodes Jon Provost starred in on Lassie, only five episodes were filmed in color. The rest were all black and white.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Mary Lou Falcone. Mary Lou is an internationally known classical music publicist and an advocate for Lewy Body Dementia awareness. Today we will be talking about her powerful memoir, “I Didn’t See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia.”

In her memoir, Mary Lou shares deeply personal stories, such as her father’s devastating stroke in the 1950s when she was just a child and her journey as caregiver to her husband and soulmate, Nicky Zann. A 1950s rock ‘n’ roll musician turned celebrated artist, Nicky passed away from Lewy Body Dementia in 2020. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about love, loss, and resilience.

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Photo(s): Courtesy of Mary Lou Falcone

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Welcome to Your History Your Story! In this episode, we’re honored to speak with Dr. Mark Rutland, renowned author, speaker, and founder of the international ministry, Global Servants, which he established with his wife, Alison.

Dr. Rutland joins us to discuss his latest book, "Keep On Keeping On: How to Die Young as Old as Possible". The book highlights the transformative power of humor, forgiveness, gratitude, and generosity as we navigate the journey of aging. We hope you enjoy this uplifting and insightful conversation!

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