Having seen this wonderful movie a number of times throughout my life, I am always moved by its beauty and heartfelt sentiment. Last year I watched it with my fourteen-year-old grandson, and I'm quite certain he had a couple of tears in his eyes. I certainly did, because I greatly miss our last dog, one of many we shared our lives with. I hope my grandson will remember watching it with me.
I've never seen the film but as a child I loved the reruns of the old TV show. They were on the UHF channel and I could only see it on the tiny black and white TV in my parents' bedroom. I thought the theme song, which had no words, was incredibly sad and beautiful. I had no idea the original film and book were British!
Sheep dogs are amazingly smart and very loyal companions. The story of Lassie is incredibly beautiful and moving, touching this sentimental and nostalgic heart and mind. The television program of the late 50s and early 60s was my favorite show when I was a young boy; I even had a stuffed Lassie, which helped me get to sleep (so that I didn't have to count lambs). Thank you for posting this fine, lovely film.
Thanks, John! If you want to see how big the difference is between our hard and cynical age and the time when Lassie was shown on TV, check this out: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1398734607763254
It's with Tennessee Ernie Ford, the small boy Jon Provost (Timmy), and Lassie .....
Even knowing the happy ending, I find it hard to watch this movie because of the sad parts. Sean the Sheepman videos, on the other hand, are nothing but happiness. I enjoy watching both the dogs in action and Sean’s love for them.
Having seen this wonderful movie a number of times throughout my life, I am always moved by its beauty and heartfelt sentiment. Last year I watched it with my fourteen-year-old grandson, and I'm quite certain he had a couple of tears in his eyes. I certainly did, because I greatly miss our last dog, one of many we shared our lives with. I hope my grandson will remember watching it with me.
I've never seen the film but as a child I loved the reruns of the old TV show. They were on the UHF channel and I could only see it on the tiny black and white TV in my parents' bedroom. I thought the theme song, which had no words, was incredibly sad and beautiful. I had no idea the original film and book were British!
Sheep dogs never cease to amaze me. I swear they could herd cats, if anyone thought to give it a try.
Cats! How about cardinals -- the ones with the purple hats ....
Funny to envision.
Sheep dogs are amazingly smart and very loyal companions. The story of Lassie is incredibly beautiful and moving, touching this sentimental and nostalgic heart and mind. The television program of the late 50s and early 60s was my favorite show when I was a young boy; I even had a stuffed Lassie, which helped me get to sleep (so that I didn't have to count lambs). Thank you for posting this fine, lovely film.
Thanks, John! If you want to see how big the difference is between our hard and cynical age and the time when Lassie was shown on TV, check this out: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1398734607763254
It's with Tennessee Ernie Ford, the small boy Jon Provost (Timmy), and Lassie .....
Thanks, Dr. Tony for your comment and for the link.
Great movie and, yes, a staple TV experience for 17 years at 7PM, Sunday evenings on CBS. Thank you for bringing back the memories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjA4-wSjPWg
Thanks, Steve, for your kind comment and for the youtube link. I'm glad you have those good memories too.
Even knowing the happy ending, I find it hard to watch this movie because of the sad parts. Sean the Sheepman videos, on the other hand, are nothing but happiness. I enjoy watching both the dogs in action and Sean’s love for them.
Boy, you're right about Sean the Sheepman. Those dogs are flat-out amazing, and I love the Scotsman's accent. He seems to be cheerfully married, too!
Favorite childhood book. Enjoyed reading this post.