description Lassie Overview
Lassie was an American television series centered around a Rough Collie dog and her human companions. Produced by Robert Maxwell and Rudd Weatherwax, it ran for seventeen seasons on CBS from 1954 to 1973, transitioning to color broadcasting in 1965. The show’s longevity made it the ninth longest-running scripted primetime television series in the United States.
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How many seasons and episodes does the classic Lassie television series have?
The series ran for 17 seasons and is commonly counted at 591 episodes. It premiered on CBS in 1954 and later moved to first-run syndication for its final seasons. [Episode and series record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lassie_%281954_TV_series%29_episodes)
Who are Lassie's main human companions?
The early seasons follow Lassie with Jeff Miller and the Miller family, while later stories center on Timmy Martin and his adoptive parents. The change from Jeff to Timmy is one of the major structural shifts in the long-running series.
What breed of dog plays Lassie?
Lassie is portrayed as a Rough Collie. The television series uses the dog as the central character, with each episode built around her relationship with the people and communities she helps.
When did Lassie begin broadcasting in color?
The supplied catalog description states that the program transitioned to color broadcasting in 1965. The series began on CBS in 1954, so the color change occurred after more than a decade of black-and-white episodes.
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