Beginning in 1954, his half-brother, Joey D. Vieira, played Porky on the first three seasons of Lassie under the stage name of Donald Keeler. Ken Weatherwax's uncles were Frank and Rudd Weatherwax, Lassie's trainers and owners of the first dog to play the role.
Beginning in 1954, Joey D. Vieira played Porky on the first three seasons of Lassie under a stage name. Ken Weatherwax's uncles, Frank and Rudd Weatherwax, were involved with the first dog that portrayed the character.