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Pal died of natural causes in June 1958 at age 18 (about 85 in "dog years"); and for months Weatherwax slipped in and out of deep depression. Robert Weatherwax, Rudd's son, later recalled, "It hit him very hard when Pal died. He buried him in a special place on the ranch and would often visit the grave.
- Why was Lassie Cancelled?
- Did Lassie get put down?
- How many Lassie dogs were there?
- Who owns Lassie now?
Why was Lassie Cancelled?
The show began a steady decline in ratings. In 1971, new rulings regarding network prime time scheduling were handed down from the Federal Communications Commission, and CBS canceled the show. Lassie then entered first-run syndication for two seasons before televising its last new episode on Sunday March 25, 1973.
Did Lassie get put down?
In the eleventh season, it changed to U.S. Forest Service rangers as her companions, then the collie was on her own for a season before ending the series with Lassie residing at a ranch for orphaned children. The long-running series was the recipient of two Emmy Awards before it was canceled in 1973.
How many Lassie dogs were there?
Answer: All nine Lassies have been male dogs. Although in the movies and on television, Lassie was cast as a female dog. All of the Lassies were descendants of Pal, the first Lassie, who died in 1958.
Who owns Lassie now?
Lassie -- the dog -- otherwise known as Howard, is owned by Robert Weatherwax, Rudd's son. That's about it, except for Ted Turner, who owns the eight original MGM movies, which will no doubt be shown this summer, over and over again. Lassie, go home.
