7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Littlest Hobo (1979)
The Littlest Hobo (1979)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series consistently focuses on universal, apolitical themes of compassion, justice, and individual action to resolve localized problems, without engaging in broader political or ideological critiques.
The series features a rotating cast of human characters, reflecting general diversity without explicit DEI-driven casting. Its narrative consistently focuses on universal themes of helping others and justice, without critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Littlest Hobo is a family-friendly adventure series centered on a dog helping people with various challenges. The show's episodic format and thematic focus do not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction.
The television series "The Littlest Hobo" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a stray dog helping various individuals with their problems, without engaging with LGBTQ+ identities or issues.
The series centers on a stray dog who helps various human characters resolve their problems, which are typically addressed through the dog's actions rather than direct physical combat between humans. There are no scenes depicting female characters defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The Littlest Hobo (1979) is an episodic series centered on a male dog, Hobo, who helps new human characters in each episode. There are no recurring human characters from prior canon whose gender could be swapped, and Hobo's gender remains consistent.
The Littlest Hobo features an episodic format with a canine protagonist and new human characters in each installment. There are no established human characters from prior canon or source material whose race was altered in this series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
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