Poster for the movie The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

1954 — 1959 • 30 minutes
WesternFamily

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.

Picture of James Brown

James Brown

Picture of Lee Aaker

Lee Aaker

Cpl. Rusty

Picture of Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

Picture of Rand Brooks

Rand Brooks

Cpl. Boone

Picture of Rin-Tin-Tin II

Rin-Tin-Tin II

Rinty