Classic Conversations

How many kids become one of the most famous children's stars of all time simply as a result of their Mom really wanting Jane Wyman's autograph? As Timmy, Jon Provost, alongside Lassie is one of the most famous TV duos of all time. 

My guest, Jon Provost and I discuss:

• Jon's memoir, "Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story' co-written with his wife Laurie Jacobson
• A day in the life of a child star of the 50s and 60s
• Landing the role at 3yo in 'So Big' so his Mom could meet Jane Wyman
• Landing the role in The Country Girl and becoming an RKO player
• Landing the role of Timmy on Lassie
• Transitioning Lassie from Jeff to Timmy 
• Bonding with Lassie and Lassie's owner/trainer Rudd Weatherwax
• Chloris Leachman as Timmy's Mom
• Meeting Bob Hope
• Some really unfortunate dental procedures
• Meeting the Lone Ranger
• Working with Mr. Ed
• Making the decision after 7 years to leave the show and Timmy behind
• The New Lassie TV show
• and a whole lot more!

You're going to love my conversation with Jon Provost

• Website
• Book: Timmy's In the Well
• Facebook

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #WhyDogsAreBetterThanHumans from @WonderTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily!

Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter! Download the Hashtag Roundup app

Follow Jeff Dwoskin:

• Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
• The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
• Podcast website
• Podcast on Instagram
• Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show