The Littlest Hobo 45 years old
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.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Ironside He was 29 , now 74 years old | as Bill |
| John Vernon He was 47 , 72 years old when he died | |
| Geraint Wyn Davies He was 22 , now 67 years old | |
| Jeff Wincott He was 23 , now 68 years old | |
| Abe Vigoda He was 58 , 94 years old when he died | |
| Keenan Wynn He was 63 , 70 years old when he died | |
| Vic Morrow He was 50 , 53 years old when he died | as Sam Powers |
| Edward Albert He was 28 , 55 years old when he died | |
| Dawn Greenhalgh She was 45 , now 90 years old | |
| Paul Burke He was 53 , 83 years old when he died | |
| Cameron Mitchell He was 60 , 75 years old when he died |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Allan Eastman Directing He was 31 , now 76 years old | Director |
The Littlest Hobo (45 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1979-10-11
- Runtime: [30] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 114