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Lassie 14 Episodes
Lassie was a heartwarming and family-oriented radio drama centered on the adventures of America’s most beloved canine hero. Premiering in the late 1940s, the radio version of Lassie captured the loyalty, bravery, and intelligence of the famous collie who helped those in trouble and stood as a symbol of courage and compassion. Aimed at younger listeners and family audiences, the program delivered gentle drama and moral lessons wrapped in suspenseful, nature-filled storytelling.
Building on the popularity of the original 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight and the successful MGM film adaptation, the radio series continued Lassie's legacy as a trusted and heroic companion in rural America.
The Stars
While Lassie herself was, of course, portrayed through clever sound effects and narration, the human cast featured familiar voices from family and children’s programming. The lead human role — typically a young boy who shared a special bond with Lassie — was played by actors such as Tommy Rettig (who later reprised the role of Jeff Miller in the television version) or similar child actors of the period. Adult roles included family members, town officials, and forest rangers, providing a wholesome and supportive backdrop for each episode’s events.
Key Dates
• The Lassie radio series premiered on ABC Radio on June 8, 1947.
• It aired Sunday evenings as a half-hour program and continued into 1949.
• The program was sponsored by Red Heart Dog Food, aligning with Lassie’s image as a loyal and well-cared-for pet.
• The show laid the groundwork for the immensely popular Lassie television series that debuted in 1954 and ran for nearly two decades.
Other Information
Each episode of Lassie followed the faithful collie as she helped her human companions navigate challenges, solve problems, or rescue someone in danger — often children lost in the woods, animals in distress, or community members in trouble. Episodes typically emphasized moral themes such as loyalty, bravery, kindness, and responsibility.
The show’s tone was gentle and sincere, with moments of quiet suspense balanced by emotional resolution and strong family values. The rural settings, often involving farms, small towns, or forested landscapes, gave the program a distinctly American atmosphere that appealed to postwar families looking for uplifting entertainment.
Production values were solid, with rich soundscapes to represent outdoor settings, animal sounds, and Lassie’s signature bark, which often communicated more than words.
Though not as long-running or widely remembered as the television version, Lassie on radio remains a touching and well-crafted part of the OTR landscape — a program that used the power of storytelling to celebrate the special bond between humans and animals.
Today, the Lassie radio series is remembered as a wholesome and nostalgic piece of Americana, preserving the spirit of a character who became one of the most enduring symbols of love, loyalty, and heroic devotion.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $12.49
Mice Price: $9.69
Length: 12.5
Width: 14
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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