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'''''The Littlest Hobo''''' is a Canadian television series (French title: ''Le Vagabond'') based upon a 1958 well-known film of the same name directed by [[Charles R. Rondeau]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/an-oral-history-of-the-littlest-hobo-canadas-greatest-tv-show-144|title=An Oral History of The Littlest Hobo, Canada's Greatest TV Show {{!}} VICE {{!}} Canada|language=en-ca|access-date=July 8, 2016}}</ref> The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]], and was revived for a popular second run on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]], spanning six seasons, from October 11, 1979, to March 7, 1985. The concept of the show was that of "an ownerless dog".
 
All three productions revolved around an extremely intelligent stray [[German Shepherd]], the titular '''Hobo''', who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept (of a dog saving the day) was perhaps similar to that of ''[[Lassie]]'' and/or ''[[Rin Tin Tin]]'', the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help (all portrayed by actors in celebrity guest appearance roles). Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would headheads off by himself at the end of each episode.
 
Referred to as “Gulliver” in a single episode, the dog is often referred to by the name Hobo or by the names given by temporary human companions. His origins, motivation, and ultimate destination are never explained on screen.