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TIMMY’S IN THE WELL -- The Jon Provost Story will give the readers everything they hope for and more: Jon Provost’s remarkable journey as television’s first child star, an insider’s view of Hollywood of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the low down on “Lassie”, one of television’s most enduring shows; celebrity anecdotes, rare photos; the perks and pitfalls of child stardom AND a remarkable look at what happens to a happy, normal, middle-class American family touched by fame.
Synopsis
Timmy's in the Well is the story of Jon Provost, television's first child superstar, and the low-down on Lassie, one of television's most enduring shows. It is filled with celebrity anecdotes, rare photos, and memorabilia. Since his original seven-year run on the show, Provost has become a household name in 125 countries. His episodes continue to air in more than 50 countries, the checked shirt and jeans he wore as Timmy hang in the Smithsonian, and he has his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Timmy's in the Well illustrates what happens to a middle-class American family touched by fame. Jon's first job came at age three, forever altering the course of his life and the lives of his family. With nearly a dozen film appearances in a mere five years, Provost was named the top child movie actor of 1958 by the New York Film Critics. Yet he could barely read, hardly knew his siblings, and had few friends under the age of 35. At the age of twenty and on the verge of being swallowed up by Hollywood, Provost escaped to Northern California, only to learn that a "normal" life was not possible. Unprepared to make a living, he was gripped by depression and fell into a well that was deeper and darker than any he'd ever faced. But he found his way out of that well - on his own and without the dog.
Synopsis
TIMMY'S IN THE WELL -- The Jon Provost Story will give the readers everything they hope for and more: Jon Provost's remarkable journey as television's first child star, an insider's view of Hollywood of the '50s and '60s, the low down on "Lassie," one of television's most enduring shows; celebrity anecdotes, rare photos; the perks and pitfalls of child stardom AND a remarkable look at what happens to a happy, normal, middle-class American family touched by fame.
Synopsis
"Timmy's in the Well" offers the story of Jon Provost, television's first child superstar, and the low-down on "Lassie," one of television's most enduring shows. It is filled with celebrity anecdotes, rare photos, and memorabilia.
About the Author
Jon Provost played Timmy on Lassie. In addition to being a sought-after celebrity guest on TV and radio, Jon makes appearances at events throughout the year. Naturally, heÆs always remained involved with dogs. Closest to his heart is Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that provides extraordinary service dogs to the handicapped. He has served on its NW Board of Directors for more than 20 years.Jon Provost played Timmy on Lassie. In addition to being a sought-after celebrity guest on TV and radio, Jon makes appearances at events throughout the year. Naturally, heÆs always remained involved with dogs. Closest to his heart is Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that provides extraordinary service dogs to the handicapped. He has served on its NW Board of Directors for more than 20 years.
Table of Contents
* Forward and Acknowledgements
* Introduction
Part One: Opportunity Knocks
Part Two: The Lassie Years
Part Three: Life After Lassie
Epilogue
Photo Credits