The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Overview

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.

Cast

James Brown

Lt. Rip Masters

Lee Aaker

Cpl. Rusty

Joe Sawyer

Rand Brooks

Cpl. Boone

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Rin-Tin-Tin II

Rinty