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Adventures of Champion

Season 1
The exploits of Champion, a wild stallion who befriends twelve year-old Ricky North in the American Southwest in the 1880's. Although Ricky, who lived on his Uncle Sandy's ranch, had a magnetic attraction for trouble, he was always rescued by the Wonder Horse, aided by the boy's other bosom companion, German shepherd dog, Rebel.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Saddle Tramp
    December 31, 1954
    27min
    TV-G
    In the debut episode of this stirring CBS drama about a twelve-year-old boy and his horse, a down-on-his luck prospector and spinner of tall tales helps Ricky capture a gang of rustlers. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  2. S1 E2 - Crossroad Trail
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Crossroad Trail, A young ranch hand nearly falls in with bad companions until Ricky is blinded from a fall sustained when fleeing the two men and needs his assistance. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky,, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  3. S1 E3 - Salted Ground
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In an episode titled, Salted Ground, Ricky and Sandy try to prevent a gullible general store owner from being fleeced by a couple of con men trying to sell a salted mine. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky,, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Medicine Man Mystery
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In an episode called The Medicine Man Mystery, Sandy investigates Ricky's wild tale of a medicine show operator who he saw stuff a small boy into a box. The Norths learn that Doc Terwilliger, the show's owner, is a ventriloquist who uses his dummy, Wilbur, to draw in crowds.
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  5. S1 E5 - Lost River
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    The worst drought in 20 years has hit the valley where the Norths have their ranch. While Champion searches for a waterhole for his herd of wild horses, a corrupt foreman tries to force an elderly woman to sell her ranch for a low price. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS.
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  6. S1 E6 - Renegade Stallion
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    An elderly prospector finally finds gold, but before he can file a claim, he is murdered by a pair of drifters who stampede a wild horse herd over the man's body to hide evidence of their crime. The sheriff claims that Champion is a wild killer and tries to have him put down. Meanwhile Ricky and Sandy try to find the real killers.
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  7. S1 E7 - Canyon of Wanted Men
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Canyon of Wanted Men, a corrupt horse trader tries to get the ranchers to sign a petition to allow him to round up all the wild horses in the valley. When the ranchers prove reluctant, the crooks try to cause some destruction, hoping to frame the wild horses. Ricky and Lorna discover the truth but are taken prisoner.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse.
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  8. S1 E8 - Challenge of the West
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Challenge of the West, Ricky tries to prove the innocence of an outlaw’s son after a robbery at Sandy’s ranch. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Outlaw's Secret
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    When a thief confesses to the robbery of a stage coach, he also implicates a banker who worked the job as a partner. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company. (In this episode, look for veteran character actor Glenn Strange as Gringo.
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  10. S1 E10 - Hangman's Noose
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Hangman's Noose, a crooked ranch foreman discovers oil on a neighbor’s land. With the help of a businessman, the pair begin to plot a way to take the property, which includes murder. When Ricky suspects they're up to no good, he becomes their target! Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS.
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  11. S1 E11 - King of the Rodeo
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In King of the Rodeo, Champion is captured by a carnival owner who plans to use him as an attraction, offering a prize to anyone able to ride him. Ricky and Sandy try to save Champion before it is too late.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS.
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  12. S1 E12 - A Bugle For Ricky
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    Trapped in a barn by outlaws, Ricky uses his new bugle to call for help. Not surprisingly, the episode is called A Bugle for Ricky. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  13. S1 E13 - The Stone Heart
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    After a prisoner is forced to participate in a jailbreak, Ricky steps in to help when the prisoner becomes the target of the rest of the criminals.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  14. S1 E14 - The Deer Hunters
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    Ricky, Sandy and a conservationist try to convince a railroad construction boss to find a new source of meat after they discover a trapper wiping out the native game.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  15. S1 E15 - Johnny Hands Up
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    A young lawman is being held accountible for the mistakes of those who came before him, so Ricky and Sandy come to his aide. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy,, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  16. S1 E16 - Black Kachina
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    With hopes of a war with the local ranchers, a medicine man holds the tribe's chief hostage.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company. In this episode, look for veteran character actor Glenn Strange as Long Horn.
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  17. S1 E17 - Rails West
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Rails West, Ricky and Sandy succeed in convincing a railroad line to bypass Champion's land, but once gold is suspected to be on the lproprty, getting rid of the prospectors proves to be much harder.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  18. S1 E18 - Andrew and the Deadly Double
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    Ricky's neighbor, Mary Jane, is distraught when she learns her Uncle Andrew is planning to sell the ranch and move East, taking her with him. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company. (Look for character actor James Best in this episode.
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  19. S1 E19 - Bad Men of the Valley
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Bad Men of the Valley, Ricky, Champ, and Rebel help an ex-convict trying to avoid his former gang members, threatening to harm his new wife. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  20. S1 E20 - Return of Red Cloud
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    Ricky and Sandy try to prove the innocence of an Indian chief who has been framed for murder.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company. (In this episode, look for veteran character actor Glenn Strange as Mark Dabney.
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  21. S1 E21 - Brand of the Lawless
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Brand of the Lawless, an outlaw who has escaped from custody is back at his old ways, rejoining his old gang for their next robbery.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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  22. S1 E22 - The Die-Hards
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    The Civil War is in the past, but the new doctor in town (WIlliam Phipps) happens to be a southerner. He and his wife face the prejudices of the town. Meanwhile, RIcky's dog needs help after an encounter with a porcupine. Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS.
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  23. S1 E23 - Calhoun Rides Again
    December 31, 1954
    26min
    TV-G
    In Calhoun Rides Again, an old cowboy joins alongside Ricky and Sandy to bring in a gang of desperadoes.Starring Barry Curtis as Ricky, Jim Bannon as Sandy, and Champion, The Wonder Horse. Originally aired 1955-56 on CBS. This series was made by Flying A Productions which was Gene Autry's production company.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
Champion the Wonder HorseBarry CurtisJim Bannon
Studio
Cinedigm
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