Dorrell McGowan
Director
The Littlest Hobo (1979)
Season 4
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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Watch Providers: FlixFling
Production Companies: Glen Warren Productions
Network: CTV
S4E1 - Napoleon
Sept. 16, 1982, midnight
S4E2 - Home Free
Sept. 23, 1982, midnight
S4E3 - Back to Nature
Sept. 30, 1982, midnight
S4E4 - The Imaginative Invalid
A wealthy woman announces that she's leaving her money to her dog.
Oct. 7, 1982, midnight
S4E5 - Finders Keepers
Oct. 14, 1982, midnight
S4E6 - Happy Birthday Mom
Two brothers compete in a bike race to try to earn money for their mother's birthday.
Oct. 21, 1982, midnight
S4E7 - The Spirit of Thunder Rock (1)
A seismologist takes his family along on a field assignment, where they are threatened by impending earthquakes of which only the Hobo appears to be fully aware.
Oct. 28, 1982, midnight
S4E8 - The Spirit of Thunder Rock (2)
The quakes continue to imperil the now separated members of the family and an armed poacher who prefers his privacy only adds to the danger.
Nov. 4, 1982, midnight
S4E9 - The Spirit of Thunder Rock (3)
The biggest quake of them all strikes and causes a cave-in, trapping Marti with the poacher.
Nov. 11, 1982, midnight
S4E10 - Rabies
Nov. 18, 1982, midnight
S4E11 - Day For Night
Nov. 25, 1982, midnight
S4E12 - Trooper
Dec. 2, 1982, midnight
S4E13 - The Loneliest Day of the Week
Jan. 27, 1983, midnight
S4E14 - Double Vision
Feb. 3, 1983, midnight
S4E15 - Winner Take All
Feb. 10, 1983, midnight
S4E16 - Small Pleasures
March 3, 1983, midnight
S4E17 - The Five Labours of Hercules (1)
A boy with a leg injury has his heart set on buying a pure-bred dog, but needs to raise the money fast, so the Hobo helps him with a dog-sitting service. This episode was written by Charles Eisenmann, the owner and trainer of London and the other German Shepherds who portrayed Hobo.
March 17, 1983, midnight
S4E18 - The Five Labours of Hercules (2)
The Hobo must escape from a dog catcher's van and round up several unruly dogs which quickly bring havoc to wherever they roam. This episode was written by Charles Eisenmann, the owner and trainer of London and the other German Shepherds who portrayed Hobo.
March 24, 1983, midnight
Network: CTV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 3420 min.
Released: Oct. 11, 1979
Last Air Date: March 7, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 2+
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