The Littlest Hobo(1979)
Action & AdventureFamilyDrama
First Air Date: 1979-10-11
Average Runtime: 30m
Rating: 7.3
Votes: 12
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 114
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.
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Season 1
Episodes: 24E01
Smoke
Air Date: 1979-10-11
Hobo saves animals from a forest fire and aids a poisoned child.
E02
Manhunt (1)
Air Date: 1979-10-18
No episode overview available.
E03
Manhunt (2)
Air Date: 1979-10-25
No episode overview available.
E04
The Defector
Air Date: 1979-11-01
Hobo rescues a defecting ballerina from kidnappers.
E05
Double Trouble
Air Date: 1979-11-08
Hobo saves two draft horses from the glue factory. Note: This episode was trailed at the end of #1.21 "Guardian Angel")
E06
Silent Witness
Air Date: 1979-11-15
The Hobo witnesses a drunken hit-and-run and haunts the perpetrator, playing his conscience against him. Hobo pursues...
E07
Target For Terror
Air Date: 1979-11-29
Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.
E08
Heritage
Air Date: 1979-12-06
Hobo protects an elderly prospector from greedy land-grabbers. Jasper: Leon Ames. Laura: Lynn Griffin. Glenn: J.P. Li...
E09
Little Girl Lost
Air Date: 1979-12-13
No episode overview available.
E10
Boy On Wheels
Air Date: 1979-12-20
Hobo comes to the aid of a wheelchair-bound boy in rehab.
E11
Stand-in
Air Date: 1979-12-27
A different dog, and then the littlest hobo has to come and stand in for that dog.
E12
Second Chance
Air Date: 1980-01-03
No episode overview available.
E13
Big Al and Sam Strawberry
Air Date: 1980-01-13
No episode overview available.
E14
Give My Regards to Broadway
Air Date: 1980-01-31
A struggling actress resorts to stealing (and writing IOUs) to make ends meet and the Hobo tries to keep her out of t...
E15
The Last Job
Air Date: 1980-02-07
An ex-convict has a bright future ahead of him, if he goes straight, but is compelled to perform one last bank robbery.
E16
Snapshot
Air Date: 1980-02-28
No episode overview available.
E17
The Million Dollar Fur Heist
Air Date: 1980-03-06
No episode overview available.
E18
Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend
Air Date: 1980-03-13
No episode overview available.
E19
Romiet and Julio
Air Date: 1980-03-20
The Hobo plays matchmaker to a young couple who, in between being separated by their respective parents, find time to...
E20
Escape
Air Date: 1980-03-27
No episode overview available.
E21
Guardian Angel
Air Date: 1980-04-03
No episode overview available.
E22
The Pied Piper
Air Date: 1980-04-10
No episode overview available.
E23
Willie and Kate
Air Date: 1980-05-15
The Hobo tries to give support and guidance to a couple of quarrelsome human transients--one old man and one young girl.
E24
The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate
Air Date: 1980-05-22
The Hobo journeys onward, trying to keep his transient companions out of trouble, when Kate is captured by the author...
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