On this day in 1979, the first episode of the The Littlest Hobo aired on CTV.
Called Smoke, it began a six season run of a show that became a cultural touchstone for Canadians.
Let's learn more about this wonderful show!
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Called Smoke, it began a six season run of a show that became a cultural touchstone for Canadians.
Let's learn more about this wonderful show!
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I’m a freelance, finished a job earlier this week.
Walked back to my car after final meeting humming the tune…
I’m 52
In 1958, the movie The Littlest Hobo debuted. The plot followed a German Shepard that saves a lamb from a slaughter house.
The dog, London, was trained by Chuck Eisenmann.
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"Road Without End" by Jerry Scoggins was the theme.
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On that original show was an editor named Chris Dew, and over a decade later he wanted to bring the show back.
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Debuting under the title of The New Littlest Hobo, the first episode was called Smoke. It involved Hobo saving animals from a forest fire.
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A dog doing extreme things that seemed nearly implausible would become a hallmark of the show during its run.
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The first season was also geared more to American audiences.
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