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    1950s Television Kids TV Shows C 1 Min Read

    Champion The Wonder Horse

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    (USA)
    26 x 26 minute episodes

    The talented exploits of Champion were originally aired in the USA as The Adventures Of Champion where the titular stallion befriended 12-year-old Ricky North in the Texas of the 1880s.

    Although Ricky – who lived on his Uncle Sandy’s ranch – had a peculiar penchant for trouble, he was always rescued by the white-faced Wonder Horse (which only he could ride), aided by the boy’s other constant companion, Rebel, a German Shepherd dog.

    Light relief was provided by cowpoke Will Calhoun.

    The series was created by singing cowboy star Gene Autry as a means of promoting his famed mount.

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    It was cancelled in the US after only one season and screened on UK television – where it was better known as Champion The Wonder Horse – from 15 July 1956.

    Frankie Laine sang the popular theme song.

    Ricky North
    Barry Curtis
    Uncle Sandy North

    Jim Bannon
    Will Calhoun
    Francis McDonald
    Sheriff Powers
    Ewing Mitchell

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