Lassie is a girl — why ... know that you’re only partially right. The role of Ruth Martin was originated by Cloris Leachman, in her first steady TV gig. Leachman played the role in the ...

The Martin's new neighbors turn out to be ... as well as to visit Ruth's mother and family, Lassie is taken along, but her crate falls off the baggage car enroute and Tom and Jess, two friendly ...