Timmy's in the Well
The Jon Provost Story

Tells the story of Jon Provost, television's first child superstar, and provides the low-down on Lassie, one of TV's most enduring shows. This book offers a portrait of the inner workings of Hollywood in the 1950s and 60s.

"Timmy's in the Well" is the story of Jon Provost, television's first child superstar, and the low-down on Lassie, one of TV's most enduring shows.Filled with celebrity anecdotes, rare photos, and memorabilia it celebrates Provost's original seven-year run on the show since which he has become a household name in over 100 countries. Lassie continues to air in more than 50 countries and the famous checked shirt and denims Provost wore in his numerous escapades now hang in the Smithsonian.John Provost's story is a vivid portrait of the inner workings of Hollywood in the 1950s and 60s and is populated with some of the biggest names of the day: Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, and Elvis too!