July 2015
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Classic TV Shows
Number of Seasons: 19
Number of Episodes: 588
Lassie is a drama series that follows the adventures of a female
Rough Collie named Lassie and her companions, human and
animal. The show was the creation of producer Robert Maxwell and
animal trainer Rudd Weatherwax and aired from 1954 to 1973.
One of the longest running dramatic series on television, the show
chalked up seventeen seasons on CBS before entering first-run
syndication for its final two seasons. Initially filmed in black and
white, the show transitioned to color during 1965.
The show’s first ten seasons follow Lassie’s adventures in a small
farming community. Fictional eleven-year-old Jeff Miller, his
mother, and his grandfather are Lassie’s first human companions
until seven-year-old Timmy Martin and his adoptive parents take
over in the fourth season. When Lassie’s exploits on the farm end
in the eleventh season, she finds new adventures in the wilderness
with a succession of United States Forestry Service workers.
After traveling without human leads for a year, Lassie finally
settles at a children’s home for her final two syndicated seasons.
Lassie found critical favor from its début and won two Emmy
awards in its first years. Stars Jan Clayton and June Lockhart were
nominated for Emmys. Merchandise produced during the show’s
run included books, a Halloween costume, clothing, toys, and
other items. Campbell’s Soup, the show’s life-long sponsor, offered
two premiums (a ring and a wallet), and distributed thousands to
fans. A multi-part episode was edited into the feature film, Lassie’s
Great Adventure and released in August 1963.
All the Lassies were actually male dogs because female collies tend
to “blow coat” (go through a massive hormone-induced shedding
process) with each heat cycle. While males blow coat as well in
reaction to a change in season, it is much less noticeable than
what occurs with an intact female. By the time that spaying, which
would reduce the dramatic
shedding of the female,
became commonplace, it
had become tradition to
use a male in the role.
Additionally, it was believed
that males, who often
outweigh their female
counterparts by as much as
fifteen pounds, would look
more impressive on film.
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Near the closing credits’ conclusion, Lassie lifts her paw up as though
she were saying goodbye to the viewers.
Although it has been the subject of many spoofs and misquotes, the one
situation that Timmy never needed saving from in the entire history of
the show was falling down a well.
The famous “whistle” theme associated with the show’s opening and
closing credits was not actually introduced until Season 5. The previous
four seasons used a more traditional orchestral theme for its opening
and closing music.
Pal, the first ever dog to play the legendary dog “Lassie” in Lassie Come
Home (1943), appeared in the pilot of this TV series (broadcast as the
first two episodes). It was his last appearance before his death in 1958.
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George Cleveland is possibly best remembered today in his role
on Lassie as “Gramps”. He had, however, by that time already
accumulated 50 years of entertainment credits. Starting on the
stage and in vaudeville, he also acted on several radio programs
and approximately 150 movies! Remarkably, his only other
appearance on a TV series was a guest-starring role on one
episode of “The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)” where he
also played a grandpa!
Lassie was both owned and trained by Rudd Weatherwax and
reportedly lived to be 19 years old.
First Telecast: September 12, 1954
Last Telecast: March 24, 1973
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Trivia:
The Lassie TV show was based on the 1938 short story in the Saturday
Evening Post written by Eric Knight. Then, in 1940, Mr. Knight followed
up with a best-selling novel also titled, “Lassie”. In those stories,
Lassie was owned by a poor family who was forced to sell her. Then
Lassie had to find her way back to them despite many obstacles.
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As we waited for a bus in the frosty weather, the
woman next to me mentioned that she makes a
lot of mistakes when texting in the cold.
I nodded knowingly. “It’s the early signs of
typothermia.”
Senior citizens have taken to texting with gusto. They
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BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth
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July 2015
Fun Times
Chicken with Watermelon-Mango Salsa
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr. 30 min
Servings: 4
Salsa
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 Ib)
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon chunks
2 teaspoons applewood rub grill seasoning
1 cup cubed mango
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1) Place chicken in shallow glass dish. Mix grill seasoning and oil; spoon over chicken. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
2) Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate to blend flavors.
3) Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12
minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Serve chicken with salsa.
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