The Littlest Hobo (1979)
The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based upon a 1958 American film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, spanning six seasons and was revived for a popular second run on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985. It starred an ownerless dog. All three productions revolved around a stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept was perhaps similar to that of Lassie, the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help. Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode. Never actually named on-screen, the dog is often referred to by the name Hobo or by the names given by temporary human companions. Hobo's background is also unexplained on-screen. His origins, motivation and ultimate destination are also never explained. Although some characters appeared in more than one episode, the only constant was the Littlest Hobo himself.
The Littlest Hobo: Season 1 - 24 Episode s
1x1 - Smoke
October 11, 1979
Hobo saves animals from a forest fire and aids a poisoned child.
1x2 - Manhunt (1)
October 18, 1979
1x3 - Manhunt (2)
October 25, 1979
1x4 - The Defector
November 1, 1979
Hobo rescues a defecting ballerina from kidnappers.
1x5 - Double Trouble
November 8, 1979
Hobo saves two draft horses from the glue factory. Note: This episode was trailed at the end of #1.21 "Guardian Angel")
1x6 - Silent Witness
November 15, 1979
The Hobo witnesses a drunken hit-and-run and haunts the perpetrator, playing his conscience against him. Hobo pursues a hit-and-run driver.
1x7 - Target For Terror
November 29, 1979
Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.
1x8 - Heritage
December 6, 1979
Hobo protects an elderly prospector from greedy land-grabbers. Jasper: Leon Ames. Laura: Lynn Griffin. Glenn: J.P. Linton. Cal: Shawn Lawrence. Ralph: Ben Gordon.
1x9 - Little Girl Lost
December 13, 1979
1x10 - Boy On Wheels
December 20, 1979
Hobo comes to the aid of a wheelchair-bound boy in rehab.
1x11 - Stand-in
December 27, 1979
A different dog, and then the littlest hobo has to come and stand in for that dog.
1x12 - Second Chance
January 3, 1980
1x13 - Big Al and Sam Strawberry
January 13, 1980
1x14 - Give My Regards to Broadway
January 31, 1980
A struggling actress resorts to stealing (and writing IOUs) to make ends meet and the Hobo tries to keep her out of trouble.
1x15 - The Last Job
February 7, 1980
An ex-convict has a bright future ahead of him, if he goes straight, but is compelled to perform one last bank robbery.
1x16 - Snapshot
February 28, 1980
1x17 - The Million Dollar Fur Heist
March 6, 1980
1x18 - Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend
March 13, 1980
1x19 - Romiet and Julio
March 20, 1980
The Hobo plays matchmaker to a young couple who, in between being separated by their respective parents, find time to bicker among themselves.
1x20 - Escape
March 27, 1980
1x21 - Guardian Angel
April 3, 1980
1x22 - The Pied Piper
April 10, 1980
1x23 - Willie and Kate
May 15, 1980
The Hobo tries to give support and guidance to a couple of quarrelsome human transients--one old man and one young girl.
1x24 - The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate
May 22, 1980
The Hobo journeys onward, trying to keep his transient companions out of trouble, when Kate is captured by the authorities and placed in an orphanage run like a military academy.
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