The Littlest Hobo (Season 2)

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.

  • Poster for The Balloonist

    The Balloonist (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1980-09-18

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Duddleman and the Diamond Ring

    Duddleman and the Diamond Ring (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1980-09-25

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Guinea Pig

    Guinea Pig (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1980-10-02

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Trapper

    Trapper (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1980-10-09

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Pearls

    The Pearls (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1980-10-23

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Carnival of Fear

    Carnival of Fear (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1980-10-30

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo stalks an ominous carnival patron.

  • Poster for Mystery at the Zoo

    Mystery at the Zoo (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1980-11-06

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo investigates the disappearance of zoo animals. Carol Lynley.

  • Poster for Sailing Away

    Sailing Away (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1980-11-13

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Hunt

    The Hunt (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1980-11-20

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Fast Freddie

    Fast Freddie (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1980-11-27

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A con man tries to cheat wealthy small-town residents.

  • Poster for Licence to Steal

    Licence to Steal (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1980-12-04

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Portrait of Danger

    Portrait of Danger (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1980-12-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo protects a photographer who snapped a shot of a bank robbery and decides to sell his picture to the papers. James Stephens.

  • Poster for Ghost Rig

    Ghost Rig (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1980-12-18

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo and an insurance investigator help recover a missing truckload of diamonds.

  • Poster for Here's Joey Jackson

    Here's Joey Jackson (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1981-01-22

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Runaway

    Runaway (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1981-02-12

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo reunites a runaway boy with a family who wants to adopt him.

  • Poster for East Side Angels

    East Side Angels (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1981-02-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A teen is dropped from a basketball club for arson.

  • Poster for Mystique

    Mystique (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1981-03-05

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Trail of No Return

    The Trail of No Return (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1981-04-09

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo contracts botulism trying to save two children.

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