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The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

1954 – 1959 · ABC
5 seasons · 164 episodes
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The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is an American children's television program. Beginning in October 1954 until May 1959, 166 episodes originally aired on ABC television network. It starred child actor Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, who was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West. Texas-born actor James Brown appeared as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters. Co-stars included veteran actor Joe Sawyer and actor Rand Brooks from Gone with the Wind fame.

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James Brown
Lt. Rip Masters
Lee Aaker
Cpl. Rusty
Joe Sawyer
Rin-Tin-Tin II
Rinty
Rand Brooks
Cpl. Boone (uncredited)
William Forrest
Major Swanson
Tom McKee
Holt
Dehl Berti

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Oct 15, 1954
Original language
EN
Country
US

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