September 12, 1954 –
What girl – Jeff’s trapped in a mine; fell into a well; considering early withdrawal of his principle from an IRA; worried about the the Haitians in Ohio …
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.
The Haus of Dcaligari 