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.
CreatorDorrell McGowan
Smoke
Oct 11, 1979
Hobo saves animals from a forest fire and aids a poisoned child.
Manhunt (1)
Oct 18, 1979
No description available.
Manhunt (2)
Oct 25, 1979
No description available.
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
No description available.
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
No description available.
Big Al and Sam Strawberry
Jan 13, 1980
No description available.
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
No description available.
The Million Dollar Fur Heist
Mar 6, 1980
No description available.
Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend
Mar 13, 1980
No description available.
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
No description available.
Guardian Angel
Apr 3, 1980
No description available.
The Pied Piper
Apr 10, 1980
No description available.
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.
