TV series · 1996
Is Famous Dog Lassie based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Famous Dog Lassie is based on the book Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight (1940).
The TV series premiered in 1996.
The book behind Famous Dog Lassie
Lassie Come-Home
by Eric Knight · first published 1940 · children's fiction
1940 novel by Eric Knight.
Other adaptations of Lassie Come-Home
- Lassie Come Home (film, 1943)
- Lassie (film, 2005)
- Lassie Come Home (film, 2020)
Common questions
Is Famous Dog Lassie based on a book?
Yes. Famous Dog Lassie is based on the book Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight (1940).
Who wrote the book Famous Dog Lassie is based on?
Lassie Come-Home was written by Eric Knight and first published in 1940.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Lassie Come-Home before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Eric Knight's books
- This Above All (film, 1942)