September 12, 1954 –
What girl – Jeff’s trapped in a mine; fell into a well; considering early withdrawal of his principle from an IRA; discovered that the ex-president lied about his involvement with the January 6th insurrection …

Lassie (or Jeff’s Collie – how many of you remember Jeff’s Collie) premiered on on CBS-TV on this date.
Although it has been the subject of many spoofs and misquotes, the one situation that Timmy never needed saving from in the entire history of the show was falling down a well. And kids, all of the dogs that played Lassie were male.
