I loved Old Yeller as a kid. I didn't care about the plot, the dialogue, the acting, nothing--I just loved the yellow dog.
Watching it again I still love the dog. I don't know how I feel about the boy Travis (Tommy Kirk) and I sure wasn't a big fan of his little brother Arliss (Kevin Corcoran) but the dog was unassailable. He was unruly at times but proved to be an invaluable asset and friend. Between Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows I choose Old Yeller.
Watching it again I still love the dog. I don't know how I feel about the boy Travis (Tommy Kirk) and I sure wasn't a big fan of his little brother Arliss (Kevin Corcoran) but the dog was unassailable. He was unruly at times but proved to be an invaluable asset and friend. Between Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows I choose Old Yeller.