The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954-1959)

EndedScripted show

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin showcasted one of television's earliest canine heroes who left big paw prints for his descendants to follow. The first episode of this canine crime fighter series commenced when the U.S. Cavalry came upon a wagon train that had been attacked by Apache Indians. The only survivors were a young boy named Rusty and his German shepherd he called Rin Tin Tin. The Cavalry took the boy and his dog to Fort Apache in Arizona, where Lt. Ripley "Rip" Masters made Rusty a Corporal so he could stay on at the fort.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 19:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E26The FailureMay 8, 1959
S05E25The Luck of O'HaraApr 3, 1959
S05E24Apache StampedeMar 20, 1959
S05E23The Ming VaseMar 13, 1959
S05E22Pillajohn's ProgressMar 6, 1959
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' premiere?

'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' premiered on October 15, 1954.

Who was the creator of 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'?

Lee Duncan was the creator of 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.'

What was the premise of 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'?

'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' was a western-themed series that followed the adventures of a German Shepherd named Rin Tin Tin and his owner Rusty.

Who played the role of Rusty on 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'?

Lee Aaker portrayed the role of Rusty on 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.'

What was the breed of the dog who played the role of Rin Tin Tin?

The dog who played Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd.

Was 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' filmed in color or black and white?

'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' was filmed in black and white.

Did 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' have a regular time slot during its run?

Yes, 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' had a regular time slot on Fridays at 7:30 PM.

Did 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' win any notable awards during its run?

'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' did not win any major awards during its run.

Who provided the voice of Rin Tin Tin on the show?

Rin Tin Tin did not have a voice on the show.

Did 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, celebrities such as Jay Silverheels and Howard McNear appeared as guest stars on the show.

How many episodes of 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' were produced?

A total of 164 episodes of 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin' were produced.

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