The magic of lassie 1979 this first lassie film in nearly three decades discounting the various featurelength compilations of lassie tv episodes is worth watching for its veteran cast. James stewart is featured in one of only three musical film roles that. Dec 16, 2014 the magic of lassie is the first lassie film in almost three decades, and although it doesnt have the tender charm and elegance of the original masterpiece lassie come home 1943 or later fare such as the courage of lassie 1946 and hills of home 1948 it does deliver a lassie for the seventies. This first lassie film in nearly three decades discounting the various featurelength compilations of lassie tv episodes is worth watching for its veteran cast. But this proves to be an incredibly tricky task by 1978. The longrunning series was the recipient of two emmy awards before it was canceled in 1973. Alice faye, james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie. Was sad when lassie was taken away from the family but in true lassie spirit, he. Oct 20, 2014 the magic of lassie trailer 1978 director. This is a complete list of episodes of the lassie television series. Maxwell also acted as the shows producer until 1957, when jack wrather purchased the. Watch all 31 lassie episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. The magic of lassie 1978 lassie 1994 lassie 2005 radio the lassie radio show 19471950 live action tv lassie 19541973. Barking in tune the sherman brothers singalong with lassie.
James stewart list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The magic of lassie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The magic of lassie is a 1978 american musical drama film directed by. The magic of lassie 1978 technical specifications shotonwhat. This first lassie film in nearly three decades discounting the various feature length compilations of lassie tv episodes is worth watching for its veteran cast. With james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist. A businessman pernell roberts takes a collie to colorado after the young owners grandfather james stewart refuses to sell him vineyards. The cast is superb and jimmy stewarts performance is powerful and memorable as always. James stewart, michael sharrett, stephanie zimbalist. The magic of lassie 1978 lassie 1994 lassie 2005 radio. This was also his final onscreen appearance in a liveact.
After escaping the grips of a cruel businessman, a determined. Release dates 9 also known as aka 15 release dates usa 2 august 1978. Alice faye, james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist, michael sharrett official content from mgm home. Alice faye, james stewart, michael sharrett, mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist. Remake of 1943s lassie come home, in which a farm family is forced to give up their beloved collie. Movies like the magic of lassie if you like the magic of lassie you are looking for touching, feel good and realistic movies about with adventure, best friends, friendship, family, heroes, friends and family relations themes of drama, family and musical genre shot in usa. Jamison promises to return, and does, to claim lassie, one of a litter he says escaped during a fire. Oct 17, 2018 original tv spot for the 1978 family adventure the magic of lassie, directed by don chaffey, starring james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts and more.
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 magic of lassie 1978 0802 1978 us drama, adventure, action, family 1h 40m user score. A combination of five television episodes, theatrically released. The magic of lassie is the first lassie film in almost three decades, and although it doesnt have the tender charm and elegance of the original masterpiece lassie come home 1943 or later fare such as the courage of lassie 1946 and hills of home 1948 it does deliver a lassie for the seventies. Lassie, the worlds most famous dog, is a fictional character who has been the subject of many movies, tv shows, and books over the years. Sarah parker keep order and care for the animals in a sprawling grand mountain national park, their 10yearold daughter zoe, her best friend harvey, and the loyal and heroic collie lassie fill their days with adventure. The magic of lassie was oscar nominated for best music, original song for when you are loved. The magic of lassie is a 1978 american family musical drama film directed by don chaffey. The final episode of the series aired on march 24, 1973. Created by robert maxwell, lassie premiered on cbs on september 12, 1954, where it aired for seventeen seasons, before moving to first run syndication for its final two seasons. Disneys bambi 1942 was one of the first films to employ this technique. This 1978 film starred mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist, michael sharrett, alice faye and jimmy stewart.
The show was the creation of producer robert maxwell and animal trainer rudd weatherwax and was televised from september 12, 1954, to march 25, 1973. Knights portrayal of lassie bears some features in common with another fictional female collie of the same name, featured in the british writer elizabeth gaskells 1859 short story the half brothers. The magic of lassie official trailer this lame attempt at resurrecting the lassie series is nothing more than a badly scored tearjerker that even children will find dim. The magic of lassie 1978 the image could not be loaded. The magic of lassie 1978 08021978 us drama, adventure, action, family 1h 40m user score. The magic of lassie 1978 the magic of lassie 1978 the magic of lassie 1978 the image could not be loaded. Well i was ten years old when my parents took me to see the magic of lassie at radio city music hall and i loved it because i loved lassie and watched the t. Lassie is claimed from his family by a former owner and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her. Lassie is an actress, known for the magic of lassie 1978, the abc saturday superstar movie 1972. Lassie is a fictional character created by eric knight.
The magic of lassie soundtrack jimmy stewart on the air. The new adventures of lassie 0 hours and 22 minutes movie 2014 ranger graham parker and his wife, dr. Several of the films stars, including stewart, alice faye, mickey rooney, and maureen smith of the mike curb congregation also appear on the soundtrack. Was sad when lassie was taken away from the family but in true lassie spirit, he made his way back home and all ended well. Lassie is an american television series that follows the adventures of a female rough collie dog named lassie and her companions, both human and animal. Original tv spot for the 1978 family adventure the magic of lassie, directed by don chaffey, starring james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts and more. Lassie is legally wrested from freckledfaced michael sharrett by evil pernell roberts, who hopes that the kids grandpa jimmy stewart will sell his valuable vineyards to ransom the dog. Watch the magic of lassie 1978 on netflix in the usa. Alice faye, james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist, michael shar. The magic of lassie is the first lassie film in almost three decades, and although it. She is a female rough collie dog, and is featured in a short story that was later expanded to a fulllength novel called lassie comehome. The character of lassie is a rough collie created by britishamerican author eric knight in lassie comehome, which was published as a short story in the saturday evening post in 1938 and as a novel in 1940.
Some episodes were also combined as television films. The movie the magic of lassie, released in 1978 and directed by don chaffey with michael d. The magic of lassie is a 1978 american family musical drama film directed by don chaffey, starring lassie, james stewart, stephanie zimbalist, pernell roberts, and michael sharrett, with cameo appearances by mickey rooney and alice faye. The magic of lassie soundtrack this 1978 film starred mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist, michael sharrett, alice faye and jimmy stewart. James stewart is featured in one of only three musical film roles that he played. Margulies as cinematographer and editing by john c. The magic of lassie 1978 a businessman pernell roberts takes a collie to colorado after the young owners grandfather james stewart refuses to sell him vineyards.
Lassie is legally wrested from freckledfaced michael sharrett by evil pernell roberts, who hopes that the kids grandpa jimmy stewart will sell his. The magic of lassie is a 1978 american family musical drama film directed by don chaffey, starring lassie, james stewart, stephanie zimbalist, pernell roberts, and michael sharrett, with cameo appearances by mickey rooney and alice faye in her final film appearance. She will have to run all the way from colorado to california. Nov, 2018 original tv spot for the 1978 family adventure the magic of lassie, directed by don chaffey, starring james stewart, mickey rooney, pernell roberts and more. Overview of magic of lassie, the, 1978, directed by don chaffey, with mickey rooney, pernell roberts, stephanie zimbalist, at turner classic movies.
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