The Littlest Hobo (1979)

Season 3

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.

Released Oct. 11, 1979 Episode 30 min 2+

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

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Production Companies: Glen Warren Productions

Network: CTV

Country: Canada
Languages: English

IMDb

7.7

/1479/

Trakt

/21/

TMDb

/10/

Tomatoes

Dorrell McGowan
Director

Dawn Greenhalgh
Denise Kendall

Geraint Wyn Davies

Paul Burke
Drifter

Edward Albert

John Vernon

Keenan Wynn

Cameron Mitchell

Abe Vigoda

S3E1 - Photo Finish

Sept. 17, 1981, midnight

S3E2 - The Secret of Red Hill

London hears the screams of a girl named Peggy, who says that she is running from a giant ape loose in a forest. In the neighboring small town of Red Hill, rumors are already spreading about "Bigfoot" being in the vicinity.

Sept. 24, 1981, midnight

S3E3 - Wolf Hunt

In a forest, London encounters three wolf-hunters: a crotchety man and his two sons, one intent about the hunt, the other squeamish. The Hobo decoys hunters away from a wounded wolf and her cubs.

Oct. 1, 1981, midnight