The Adventures of Champion

The Adventures of Champion (1955-1956)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Western

The Adventures of Champion is a television series is about 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, a German shepherd dog named Rebel.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 19:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Calhoun Rides AgainMar 3, 1956
S01E25The Die-HardsMar 3, 1956
S01E24Brand of the LawlessFeb 27, 1956
S01E23The Return of Red CloudFeb 24, 1956
S01E22Bad Men of the ValleyFeb 14, 1956
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Adventures of Champion premiere?

The Adventures of Champion premiered on October 23, 1955.

Who played the role of Ricky North?

Barry Curtis played the role of Ricky North.

Who was the creator of The Adventures of Champion?

The Adventures of Champion was created by Gene Autry.

What was the name of the horse that played Champion?

The horse that played Champion was also named Champion.

What was the genre of The Adventures of Champion?

The genre of The Adventures of Champion was Western.

Who played the role of Sandy North?

Jim Bannon played the role of Sandy North.

Who composed the theme music for The Adventures of Champion?

The theme music for The Adventures of Champion was composed by Carl Cotner.

Where was The Adventures of Champion set?

The Adventures of Champion was set in the American West.

What was the occupation of the North family in The Adventures of Champion?

The North family were ranchers in The Adventures of Champion.

Who distributed The Adventures of Champion?

The Adventures of Champion was distributed by CBS Television Distribution.

Who directed the majority of the episodes of The Adventures of Champion?

William Witney directed the majority of the episodes of The Adventures of Champion.

How many episodes of The Adventures of Champion were produced?

26 episodes of The Adventures of Champion were produced.

What was the format of The Adventures of Champion?

The format of The Adventures of Champion was a half-hour television series.

Who was the main protagonist of The Adventures of Champion?

Ricky North was the main protagonist of The Adventures of Champion.

What was the original network that aired The Adventures of Champion?

The original network that aired The Adventures of Champion was CBS.

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Also known as

  • Champion the Wonder Horse

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