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.
Showing Season 2 of 6
1980
Canadian Family Adventure series 1979-85 114 episodes x 30 min colour Videotape
1980-09-18
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1980-09-25
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1980-10-02
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1980-10-09
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1980-10-23
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1980-10-30
Hobo stalks an ominous carnival patron.
1980-11-06
Hobo investigates the disappearance of zoo animals. Carol Lynley.
1980-11-13
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1980-11-20
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1980-11-27
A con man tries to cheat wealthy small-town residents.
1980-12-04
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1980-12-11
Hobo protects a photographer who snapped a shot of a bank robbery and decides to sell his picture to the papers. James Stephens.
1980-12-18
Hobo and an insurance investigator help recover a missing truckload of diamonds.
1981-01-22
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1981-02-12
Hobo reunites a runaway boy with a family who wants to adopt him.
1981-02-26
A teen is dropped from a basketball club for arson.
1981-03-05
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1981-04-09
Hobo contracts botulism trying to save two children.