Lassie the Film

Dog Gone It! You Gone And Done It!

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Married with Children ran for eleven years on the Fox Network. Buck, a Briard named Michael played the dog. The dog itself is not seen often. When the dog is seen, it is usually laying on the couch or on the stairs. It shares many of the same flaws as the rest of its television personality. The personality given to the dog is both sarcastic and lazy. Although the dog is lazy, Buck did find time to impregnate all the female dogs in his neighborhood at one point.Check out this link here.

Michael played Buck through eight seasons, and his retirement was celebrated by the episode Requiem for a Briard. After that episode, the dog actor who played Buck went into retirement. The dog that played Buck died nine months later. Buck did not return to Bundy family life, but he was replaced by a dog named Lucky. In the storyline, Lucky is the reincarnation of Buck. Buck was forced to return to the Bundy family in part as punishment for his behavior in the waiting room at the Golden Gates. Buck did not make it to hell because he was not bad enough to qualify, but he was not good enough to qualify for Heaven.

It’s A Dog, Dog, Dog, Dog, Dog World.

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a Dog, Dog, Dog, Dog, Dog World! Who can resist a pair of big brown eyes and the floppy ears of a canine companion? From Marmaduke to Benji we love our dogs. For many of us seeing dogs like these in movies or on TV makes us want to run right out and get one of our own. The talented pooches of Hollywood, and the entertainment world in general lend insight into all the potential a dog can have.

But before you think about famous dogs that come from Pedigree stock, you should remember that many dogs have managed to rise to fame from the most lowly of circumstances. A dog named Higgins was rescued from an animal shelter, and after a little training, he went on to star in shows like Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, and Beverly Hill Billies, but he became most fomous for the role held at the ripe old age of 14. Benji.

Other shelter dogs who became better known by their movie or TV names were Spike known better as Old Yeller and Maui who played the dog Murray in the long running TV series “Mad About You.”

Recued dogs can also become heroes themselves, like Jake, the 9-11 Rescue dog whose owner found him as a 10 month old injured puppy and trained him to rescue humans. Jake went on to save many lives both in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks and after Hurricane Katrina. Proving that with the right amount of love and attention, any dog can be truly remarkable.

A Walk In The Park Or Who Pinched The Pouch?

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Learning about the famous dog actors can be a good thing. The problem that may arise is not knowing anything about these dog actors. Then you will be left trying to figure out what information you can find about them. However, some of the information you should be the breed of the dog, and where they are from.

The breeds of the dogs is rather important to learn about. When a person learns about this aspect, it can be easy for them to see about the history of the dogs, but also if they may work for the person as a pet.

Location of the dogs can be varied greatly, but for many people it typically will be where the dogs come from. Then if you want to have a sibling of the dogs, it may be easy to find one by locating the specific breeder who had the dog.

Following famous dog actors can be rather exciting for some people. The issue the person can face is not knowing anything about the dogs they are following. However, by learning about the breed and where the dog is from, you will already be getting a leg up on what most people know about the dogs.

Great Dog Movies for the Family

admin — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you love Lassie, odds are you love dogs, so here’s a list of the best dog movies to watch with your kids or your spouse. If you’re lucky you may find some of these films listed at www.directstartv.com/ or OnDemand so turn on the tube and get watching!
101 Dalmatians: Great for kids, this classic animated tale teaches young ones about the power of family. Not only are the Dalmatians adorable, Cruella Deville makes an awesome villain.
Marley and Me: This one’s not for the faint of heart and certainly not great for kids. If you’re interested in exploring the bond between humans and animals though, this Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson flick is a classic.
Beethoven: Featuring a loveable St. Bernard, Beethoven (and its sequels) are great family fun. What’s more enjoyable than getting behind the zany antics of a big shaggy dog?
My Dog Skip: Staring the world’s best behaved Jack Russell Terrier, My Dog Skip is a great movie for fathers to watch with their sons.
Shiloh: Perhaps the namesake of one of the more famous children in the country, this movie is a family flick featuring an adorable beagle.

Collie breeds and breeding

www.lassiethefilm.com — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:28:17 +0000

HistoryLassie shares a lineage with a breed of herding dogs that date back centuries. The Collie Club of America was formed in 1886, and even then the origins of the breed were shrouded in mystery. The name may derive from the Gaelic or Irish terms for “doggie”cilean and cilean. Other suggestions are that it comes from “coal” or the word “colley”a Sottish black-faced mountain sheep. Today, collies are bred for either the traditional herding profession or for shows and domestic environments.Best-Known BreedsRough Collie: The original herding breed and that of Lassie.Smooth Collie: A short-coated version of the Rough Collie.Border Collie: Considered the most intelligent breed of all dogs and used in a variety of professions, from herding to search-and-rescue.Bearded Collie: A collie with floppy ears and longer fur.Other Breeds:You may be surprised at some of the breeds that fall under the collie family, since many of them don’t even include the word “collie” in their names. These are just a few of the other breeds that fall under the collie family:Blue Lacy: A grey or red variation with non-collie heritage.English Shepherd: Most similar to the Border Collie, with floppy ears and longer, thicker fur.Kelpie: An Australian breed that originated some years before the first Border Collie was brought to the continent.Shetland Sheepdog: Thought to be the result of a Rough Collie bred with a Spitz/sheepdog blend.Welsh Sheepdog: Can be long- or short-coated with pricked ears.Many other breeds are formed by blending the above breeds with each other or with dogs of other ancestry.

Turn your dog into a star

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:50:55 +0000

Okay, so the role of Lassie might be currently taken, but there’s always space for another star at the top, right? If you’re interested in turning your furry friend into a star, you’ll need to focus on dog training first. And if you have no idea how to go about doing that, wellyou’ve come to the right place.First, you’ll need to build up confidence in the animal, especially if it’s shy. To do this, find out what is setting the animal offfor example, people, cars, or other dogsand then slowly expose him to it. Be careful if other living things are involved, and make sure your dog’s leash is secure, but not so tight that he feels trappedthis can quickly instigate a fight.Another important thing to consider is that training is based on trust, not fear. You don’t want your dog to be a zombie, or a broken animalinstead, you want a healthy and obedient pet. Training can, however, be used to eliminate unwanted behaviors like jumping up on guests. In this case, you can either turn your body away when the dog is getting ready to jump, or give him another command like “sit”. In both cases, you show the dog that he will not get your attention by jumping.Training your dog based on commands, of course, requires a great deal of rewarding of wanted behavior and ignoring unwanted behavior. Don’t punish your dog when he doesn’t come throughjust ignore him, and then lavish attention when he follows commands like “sit” or “come”. This will quickly lead to an animal that does what is expected of him every time. When your dog reaches this point, you can focus on more complex skills, such as when Pal (Lassie’s actor) jumped into a river and then crawled mournfully out. Who knowswith patience and time, your pet too could become a star.

The history of Lassie

www.lassiethefilm.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:50:10 +0000

Some stories just reverberate throughout history and become an integral part of one’s childhood. For millions of people of all generations, the story of Lassie the collie is just that. But where did it all begin, and how has it managed to keep its staying power for all this time?Lassie began as an idea in the head of author Eric Knight, an Englishman who served in the Canadian and American armies, and also worked as a newspaper reporter and film writer. Based on the collies Knight raised with his wife Jere Knight, Lassie first appeared in the 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home. The novel proved so popular that a film version was made in 1943, in which the male dog Pal played the female Lassiea gender-bending role that he would reprise in six more films and two television pilots.Notable actors have appeared in the films, including Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowall, and, in a 2005 remake, Peter O’Toole. Lassie herself gained permanent recognition when she gained a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the prestigious ranks of both fictional characters like Bugs Bunny and animal actors like Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart. In 2005, Lassie was also the only animal star to appear on Variety‘s list of the “100 Icons of All Time.”Lassie even had a run as a reality-TV-star in 2007. No, the series didn’t chronicle the heavy weight of fame on the star’s headinstead, Lassie, elegant as ever, served as co-host with vet Jeff Werber as they “discussed” rising issues in the pet community. Other appearances include Japanese comic and animation appearances, in the series Lassie and Famous Dog Lassie, respectively.

Rebel with four paws: the story of Pal

www.lassiethefilm.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:43:04 +0000

In some cases, stars aren’t bornthey’re made, and the training can be quite difficult indeed. Such was the case with Pal, a male Rough Collie born in 1940 who was judged lower-quality thanks to his big eyes and white forehead. Rudd Weatherwax, an animal trainer and later Pal’s agent, began working with him at the age of 8-months, when Pal was going through a period of intense barking and motorcycle-chasing. Although the barking was cured, the chasing remained, and Pal’s then-owner gave him to Weatherwax in disappointment.Pal was originally rejected for the role, with it being given to a female show collie instead. However, that dog refused to perform during filming in the San Joaquin River. Pal was there to demonstrate his willingness, and impressed the director so much that he had tears in his eyes. The female was released from her contract, and Pal’s career had begun.After the first film, Pal starred in six more movies for MGM, after which he performed with Weatherwax at dog shows across the nation. In 1954, though, Pal filmed two pilots for television. He retired afterwards, with his son Lassie Jr. taking on the role. However, Tommy Rettig, who played Lassie’s owner in the show, remembers Pal going through the scenes as his son performed, gaining him the respectful name of the Old Man.Pal died in 1958, but his legacy lived on. His descendants continued to play Lassie roles up through the 1990s, and when non-descended dogs were finally brought in as replacements, fans were outraged. Pal is still remembered as one of the acting greats for his great versatility and his solid work ethic, and his classic films will continue to charm children for many years to come.

Latest Lassie film wows critics, fails to find viewers

www.lassiethefilm.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:39:44 +0000

The only reason can be that audiences were too caught up in the stresses of their own lives to have time for nostalgia. How else can you explain the failure of the 2006 film Lassie? Despite great reviews and a leading role by Peter O’Toole, viewers just didn’t turn out for the 11^th film in the franchise. At the time, I was just about to graduate high school, and though I don’t even remember seeing trailers for it, I’m sure it wouldn’t have appealed to my teenage sense of cool at the timewhich is a shame.One could also wonder whether the franchise had just worn itself out. However, this film was a direct updating of both the original movie and novel, meaning it was bringing to life a story that few people were familiar with in detail. In the film, a miner is forced to sell his family collie to buy food, and Lassie ends up in the hands of the evil Duke of Rudling. Trapped in the distant fields of Scotland, things appear dim until the duke’s granddaughter Cilla intervenes and arranges for Lassie’s escape. The story then follows Lassie on her adventures home.While this is a family film, things are not sugarcoated, and the Depression-era setting can be hard to take at times. However, the power of family and friendship is what ultimately brings Lassie and her family back together. In the film, Lassie was played by Mason, a collie with no descent from original actor Pal. However, Mason overcame this accident of birth by demonstrating a wide variety of expression and characterization, bringing an almost human quality to the role. If you’re interested, do yourself a favor and check out what everybody else missedrent Lassie today and experience the classic story from the beginning.

Famous dogs throughout history

www.lassiethefilm.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:35:50 +0000

While Lassie is one of the most recognizable canine stars of the last century, she’s got plenty of company. Here are some dogs that have warmed our hearts, tickled our funny-bones, and in some cases, scared us silly.

Buck from The Call of the Wild: Jack London’s 1903 novel follows the adventures of a dog named Buck who returns to a more savage nature after serving as a sled dog during the Gold Rush. Through the novel, Buck symbolizes both the strong pull of the nature and the equally powerful connection of loyalty.
Cerberus from Greek mythology: Cerberus guarded the gates of Hades and was related to other early animal stars like the Hydra, the Nemean Lion, and the Sphinx. While he’s usually portrayed as having three heads, some authors portrayed him with as many as fifty.
Clifford the Big Red Dog: First appearing in 1963, this dog appeared in a number of books by author Norman Bridwell. Starting out as the runt of the litter, he soon grew to enormous size (over 25 feet tall). His popularity grew proportionally, including a 2000s cartoon series where he was voiced by John Ritter.
Cujo: This angry St. Bernard terrorized a Maine family in Stephen King’s 1981 novel, and has terrorized readers and viewers (of the 1983 film) ever since.
Krypto the Superdog: Grafting the abilities of Superman on to a dog may have seemed like a good idea in 1955, but has led to a lot of silliness since then. Still, many writers have given him their best shot, and Krypto remains an amusing sidenote in Superman historyalbeit one that was given his own animated series in 2005.
Old Yeller: Of course, no list would be complete without the star of Fred Gipson’s 1957 novel. The film is more well known, of course, for the trauma it inflicted on millions of children who were forced to watch as Old Yeller was put down after getting rabies. Luckily, Yeller’s spirit lives on, and he is still one of the most recognizable canine characters in fiction.