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and donated his time to various causes such as the Humane Society, Easter Seals, Canine Companions for Independence and local charities. He also attends celebrity conventions and autograph shows and works for other animal causes.
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For seven seasons, 1957–1964, audiences grew to love Timmy and his adventures with Lassie. Timmy's canine companion was played by three dogs that were all descendants of
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on the set, who would play his mother, Ruth Martin, and would remain close friends. On December 25, 1958, Provost and Lassie were holiday guests on
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Growing Up on the Set: Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Film and Television
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In 1964, however, Provost was 14 and chose not to renew his contract, although
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In 1957, Provost won the role of Timmy Martin in the CBS television series
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and chose to remain there, returning for occasional roles. Later, he sold
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The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995
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series, and in 1989, he returned to television with a recurring role on
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Provost continued working in television and films, including
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Jon Provost interview at Classic Film & TV Cafe
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