Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

The Littlest Hobo

  • TV Series
  • 1979–19851979–1985
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
The Littlest Hobo (1979)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family
The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Dorrell McGowan
  • Stars
    • London
    • Harvey Atkin
    • Allan Royal
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Dorrell McGowan
  • Stars
    • London
    • Harvey Atkin
    • Allan Royal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Episodes114

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated

    Photos15

    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    Carol Lynley in The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    Carol Lynley in The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    Mary Beth Rubens in The Littlest Hobo (1979)

    Top cast

    Edit
    London
    London
    • The Littlest Hoboas The Littlest Hobo…
    114 episodes114 eps • 1979–1985
    Harvey Atkin
    Harvey Atkin
    • Neiderhoffas Neiderhoff…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1980–1984
    Allan Royal
    Allan Royal
    • Olivieras Olivier…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1980–1985
    Ted Follows
    • Tony Kendallas Tony Kendall…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1980–1982
    Jamie Dick
    • Mitchell Farrellas Mitchell Farrell…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1981–1985
    Chas Lawther
    • Drugueas Drugue…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1983–1984
    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Walter Henigas Walter Henig…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1980–1984
    James B. Douglas
    • Holdenas Holden…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1980–1983
    Megan Follows
    Megan Follows
    • Marti Kendallas Marti Kendall…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1981–1982
    Jonathan Welsh
    • Georgeas George…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1980–1982
    James Edmond
    James Edmond
    • Harryas Harry
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–1984
    Roger Dunn
    Roger Dunn
    • Bert Tuddleas Bert Tuddle
    4 episodes4 eps • 1980–1983
    Sean McCann
    Sean McCann
    • Det. J. Flagleras Det. J. Flagler…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1982
    Alfie Scopp
    Alfie Scopp
    • Oakieas Oakie
    4 episodes4 eps • 1980–1984
    Chris Wiggins
    • Ed Thompsonas Ed Thompson…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979–1981
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Meg Farrellas Meg Farrell…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1981–1985
    Dawn Greenhalgh
    Dawn Greenhalgh
    • Denise Kendallas Denise Kendall
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    John Evans
    • Dr. Edward Henshawas Dr. Edward Henshaw…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979–1982
    • Creator
      • Dorrell McGowan
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Mr. Dressup
    9.1
    Mr. Dressup
    Polka Dot Door
    7.6
    Polka Dot Door
    Lassie
    6.5
    Lassie
    Danger Bay
    7.5
    Danger Bay
    Degrassi High
    8.1
    Degrassi High
    The Raccoons
    7.4
    The Raccoons
    Skippy
    6.3
    Skippy
    The Care Bears
    6.0
    The Care Bears
    Family Ties
    7.2
    Family Ties
    The Facts of Life
    6.8
    The Facts of Life
    Eight Is Enough
    6.6
    Eight Is Enough
    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
    6.7
    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    Storyline

    Edit
    London is an extremely intelligent, wandering German shepherd who walks into a different place in each episode of this long-running television series, and comes upon people down on their luck or in trouble. London always befriends and helps the struggling person or persons. Then, when his job is done at episode's end, London declines to be the pet of the people he has helped and departs to continue his cross-country drifting. —Kevin McCorry <mmccorry@nb.sympatico.ca>
    • dog protagonist
    • smart dog
    • intelligent dog
    • hero dog
    • heroic dog
    • 8 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The series is a modern day western. Hobo, whose background, origins, motivation, and ultimate destination are never explained, wanders from town to town and befriends those who need help. At the end of each episode, despite the people he helped attempting to adopt him, he would head off by himself, preferring to be on his own.
    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Park Boys: The Kiss of Freedom (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Maybe Tomorrow
      (theme song)
      Composed by Terry Bush
      Lyrics by John Crossen
      Sung by Terry Bush

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    Absolutely Classic
    I was fortunate enough to grow up with this show, as those good people at RTE (Ireland's national tv station) used to show it regularly. What can I say? I loved it, and still do. One of the most important aspects of this programme is, for me, the unforgettable theme tune sung by Terry Bush - "maybe tomorrow, I'll wanna settle down, until tomorrow I'll just keep movin' on". This tune is still sung by me, my friends, and many like-minded Irish & Canadian people I've met who share my love & respect for this show. Definitely a cult classic.
    helpful•18
    1
    • DavieG
    • Sep 6, 2000

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • October 11, 1979 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Vagabund - Die Abenteuer eines Schäferhundes
    • Filming locations
      • Markham, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canadian Television (CTV)
      • Glen Warren Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Related news

    Enough, Scrappy-Doo! The TV Dogs Who Need to Chill the F Out
    Enough, Scrappy-Doo! The TV Dogs Who Need to Chill the F Out
    Aug 15Den of Geek
    The Littlest Hobo Set a High Bar by Parachuting a Dog into a Forest Fire in its Very First Episode
    The Littlest Hobo Set a High Bar by Parachuting a Dog into a Forest Fire in its Very First Episode
    Jul 7Den of Geek

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    The Littlest Hobo (1979)
    Top Gap
    By what name was The Littlest Hobo (1979) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page
    Add episode

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.