The Littlest Hobo

The story

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.

Cast

L LondonHobo (as London the Dog) A Alan Scarfe D Don Granbery R Roger Dunn W Wayne Best M Megan FollowsMarti Kendall · Rose D Dawn GreenhalghDenise Kendall G Geraint Wyn Davies C Charles P. EisenmannChuck · Mr. Charles (uncredited) J Jeff WincottMel · Barry McLeod E Edwina FollowsErica Kendall D Don LakeMr. Wilkinson

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L Linda GoransonMrs. Greene B Brian George K Kathleen Laskey A August SchellenbergWalter Henig G Gary MerrillWillie Brogan M Michael WincottCharlie · Jeff R Robin WardIan Farrell B Billy VanChief Danford T Tony RosatoCab driver · Samuels (uncredited) A Andrew PrineTom Malone C Chris WigginsEd Thompson P Paul BurkeDrifter E Edward Albert J John Vernon K Keenan Wynn C Cameron Mitchell A Abe Vigoda M Michael IronsideBill V Vic MorrowSam Powers C Casey StevensParamedic J J. Winston Carroll W Wendy CrewsonJenny R Ralph SmallPolice Sergeant H Harvey SokoloffMr. Thompson N Nonnie GriffinMrs. Cavanaugh H Harvey SokoloffMr. Thompson L Louis Del GrandeKent J Jayne Eastwood E Elva Mai Hoover T Ted FollowsTony Kendall S Samantha FollowsStephanie Kendall L Laurence FollowsLouis Kendall J John IrelandPa L Lawrence DaneAlistair McLeod G Gary Farmer J Jack Jessop D Doug Stratton B Barbara WheeldonHead Mistress S Susan HoganMeg Farrell R Rachel BlanchardLisa Farrell A Alan Hale Jr.Harry (as Alan Hale) L Leslie NielsenMayor Chester Montgomery M Mike MyersTommy (as Michael Meyers) M Monte MarkhamRay Caldwell G Gary ReinekeRooker B Barry MorseBen Smith J John David CarsonPaul Hamilton C Clarence Williams IIIDavid L Lloyd BochnerMr Barton T Taborah Johnson " "Whipper" Billy WatsonJudge N Nerene VirginMiss Watson J John Pyper-Ferguson J John CarradineChief Justice Hamilton