The Red Hand Gang

The Red Hand Gang (1977)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Children

The Red Hand Gang was a group of five inner-city pre-teens (and their dog, Boomer) who unwittingly found themselves foiling heists, robberies and kidnaps. They were so called because they left their trademark red hand prints on fences to mark where they had been.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 12:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Devil's CanyonNov. 26, 1977
S01E11Monkey BusinessNov. 19, 1977
S01E10The Photo ClueNov. 12, 1977
S01E09Doc's Big IdeaNov. 5, 1977
S01E08Search and RescueOkt. 29, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Red Hand Gang' premiere?

'The Red Hand Gang' premiered on September 10, 1977.

Who were the main characters in 'The Red Hand Gang'?

The main characters in 'The Red Hand Gang' were Frankie, Doc, Joanne, Lil' Bill, and Boomer.

What was the premise of 'The Red Hand Gang'?

'The Red Hand Gang' followed a group of young detectives who solved mysteries and crimes in their neighborhood.

Where was 'The Red Hand Gang' set?

'The Red Hand Gang' was set in a fictional neighborhood called "The City."

Who was the leader of 'The Red Hand Gang'?

Frankie was the leader of 'The Red Hand Gang.'

What was the age range of the child actors in 'The Red Hand Gang'?

The child actors in 'The Red Hand Gang' were between the ages of 10 and 14.

Did 'The Red Hand Gang' receive any awards?

'The Red Hand Gang' did not receive any major awards.

How many episodes of 'The Red Hand Gang' were produced?

'The Red Hand Gang' had a total of 12 episodes.

Who created 'The Red Hand Gang'?

'The Red Hand Gang' was created by Richard Carpenter.

What was the theme song of 'The Red Hand Gang'?

The theme song of 'The Red Hand Gang' was called "The Red Hand Gang Theme."

Did 'The Red Hand Gang' have any notable guest stars?

'The Red Hand Gang' had a few notable guest stars, including Jodie Foster and Leif Garrett.

How long were the episodes of 'The Red Hand Gang'?

The episodes of 'The Red Hand Gang' were approximately 30 minutes long.

Did 'The Red Hand Gang' have any spin-offs or sequels?

'The Red Hand Gang' did not have any spin-offs or sequels.

Was 'The Red Hand Gang' based on a book or comic series?

'The Red Hand Gang' was not based on a book or comic series.

Did 'The Red Hand Gang' have a memorable catchphrase?

Yes, the catchphrase of 'The Red Hand Gang' was "Red Hand, Red Hand, we're the Red Hand Gang!"

What was the target audience for 'The Red Hand Gang'?

'The Red Hand Gang' was primarily aimed at a young audience, specifically children aged 8 to 12.

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