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Cully Wilson [1959-1964], played by Andy Clyde
Cully Wilson is an elderly, eccentric bachelor farmer and nature lover who made his first appearance in the eighth season. Cully was scripted into many episodes, and, because he was, Paul's participation was slightly curtailed with producers believing two adult males on the show would overwhelm the audience. Many episodes in the later Martin seasons feature only Cully, Timmy, Ruth, and Lassie. Paul is often said to be in distant fields or away from home on business. Cully and Timmy become great friends and often take on conservation projects such as protecting a pristine forest area from development. When the Martins emigrate to Australia in the opening episode of the eleventh season, Lassie is left in the care of Cully. Cully however has a sudden and serious heart attack, and the dog is given to Corey Stuart, a Forest Ranger. A new plot theme then develops with Lassie being taken off the farm and sent into the wilderness with a series of Forest Rangers. Cully and the Martins never appear on the show again.
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