Dog's Life?
George Brich Vintage Photo Caption:
Television star Lassie poses with friends following his selection as top dog in television at the American Humane Association's 145th annual 'Patsy' Awards presentation. With Lassie are, left, Donna Douglas, 'Beverly Hillbillies' star, and the dog's owner, Rudd Weatherwax. In rear, from left, are Jay North, TV's 'Dennis the Menace,' Buddy Ebsen of the 'Beverly Hillbillies,' and Pon Provost [sic] of the 'Lassie' show. Tom Dooley, the dog in Walt Disney's 'Savage Sam,' received the movie 'Patsy.'
George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
Photograph dated April 6, 1964
Evangel
I love the composition of this photo--all eyes are on Lassie, as they should be. She was a gorgeous dog with so much kindness in her eyes.
Thank you for posting this photo. That was a fun show to watch decades later in reruns.