Jeff's Collie, the original in the Lassie series was by far the best of the various segments of this show. Starring Jan Clayton, Tommy Rettig,& character great - George Cleveland, the writing was a cut above and made for exciting scripts. Originally debuting in 1954, this cast lasted until the untimely passing of Cleveland in 1957.
After various recasting, this first and superior version holds up well even today as an example of great programming from TV's early days!
After various recasting, this first and superior version holds up well even today as an example of great programming from TV's early days!