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American Actress June Lockhart has died at the age of 100.
She gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s through shows like Lost In Space and Lassie. In both series, she played a responsible and caring mother. Her on-screen children include Jon Provost, Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright, and Bill Mumy.
June Lockhart’s role as Ruth Martin in Lassie (1958–1964)
In Lassie, Lockhart played Ruth Martin, a farm wife and adoptive mother, who lived with her husband and a little son. Jon Provost played her child, Timmy Martin, on screen. The show followed stories of life on the family farm, and mostly revolved around the adventures of Timmy and his collie, Lassie.
The drama was broadcast at a time when family dramas played a significant role in American television. The role of Ruth, played by Lockhart, was effective in depicting the feeling of calmness and ordinary life.
Jon Provost and Lockhart had a strong on and off-screen relationship. Provost frequently talked of their friendship and how he respected her in interviews. This relationship of theirs became one of the most memorable of Lassie, aiding in defining the success of the show during its 6-year duration.
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Dr. Maureen Robinson and the Lost in Space family (1965–1968)
June Lockhart played a much different role in Lost in Space after Lassie. She acted as the biochemist mother of three children of the Jupiter 2 space craft, Dr. Maureen Robinson. The on-screen family comprised Judy (Marta Kristen), Penny (Angela Cartwright), and Will Robinson (Bill Mumy).
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The series revolved around the adventures of the Robinson family in space. The character of Lockhart was the heart of the family. The scenes with Bill Mumy, who played Will, were particularly popular with the viewers.
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