The Littlest Hobo
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.
Season 1
The Littlest Hobo was a dog who showed an uncanny knack for arriving at a time of peril. After performing heroics, the shrewd stray resisted entreaties to stay, preferring instead the open road.
Season 2
Canadian Family Adventure series 1979-85 114 episodes x 30 min colour Videotape
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Cast (66)
Directors
Allan Eastman
Director
Ages 29-35
Al Waxman
Director
Ages 44-50
Mario Azzopardi
Director
Ages 29-35
Alan Simmonds
Director
Anthony Perris
Director
Sean Olsen
Director
Peter Pearson
Director
Alan Erlich
Director
Jack Nixon-Browne
Director
Richard Gilbert
Director
Joseph L. Scanlan
Director
Eleanore Lindo
Director
Ages 20-26
Ken Girotti
Director
Jan Darnley-Smith
Director
Ages 47-52
George McCowan
Director
Ages 52-57
Original Language
en
Spoken Languages
English
Production Countries
CA
Production Companies
Glen Warren Productions