Series · 1979–1985Ended

The Littlest Hobo

Name: The Littlest Hobo
Genre: Action & Adventure, Family, Drama
Released: 1979-10-11
Cast: London, Alan Scarfe, Don Granbery, Roger Dunn, Wayne Best

7.5·6 seasons·114 episodes·30 min avg.·Canada

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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Oct 11, 1979·7.0

Hobo saves animals from a forest fire and aids a poisoned child.

Manhunt (1)

Oct 18, 1979

Manhunt (2)

Oct 25, 1979

The Defector

Nov 1, 1979

Hobo rescues a defecting ballerina from kidnappers.

Double Trouble

Nov 8, 1979

Hobo saves two draft horses from the glue factory. Note: This episode was trailed at the end of #1.21 "Guardian Angel")

Silent Witness

Nov 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.

Target For Terror

Nov 29, 1979

Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.

Heritage

Dec 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.

Little Girl Lost

Dec 13, 1979

Boy On Wheels

Dec 20, 1979

Hobo comes to the aid of a wheelchair-bound boy in rehab.

Stand-in

Dec 27, 1979

A different dog, and then the littlest hobo has to come and stand in for that dog.

Second Chance

Jan 3, 1980

Big Al and Sam Strawberry

Jan 13, 1980

Give My Regards to Broadway

Jan 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.

The Last Job

Feb 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.

Snapshot

Feb 28, 1980

The Million Dollar Fur Heist

Mar 6, 1980

Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend

Mar 13, 1980

Romiet and Julio

Mar 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.

Escape

Mar 27, 1980

Guardian Angel

Apr 3, 1980

The Pied Piper

Apr 10, 1980

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.

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.