Adventures of Champion S1E4+E5 | Barry Curtis | CBS Classic TV Western | Full Episodes

Enjoy two classic, back-to-back episodes of the beloved 1955 CBS Western series, The Adventures of Champion, compiled here into one complete video. Follow the frontier adventures of young Ricky North, his loyal German Shepherd Rebel, and the brilliant wild stallion who always answers the call of danger. Completely free to watch, with no subscription required! 🕒 VIDEO BREAKDOWN: 00:00 — Episode 1: The Medicine Man Mystery (S1E4) A traveling medicine show arrives at the edge of town run by Doc Terwilliger, a charming ventriloquist pulling a very specific con. While his dummy, Wilbur, draws the crowds, the puppet is secretly stuffed with stolen jewels hidden by a gang of thieves. When young Ricky spots something suspicious, it is up to Sandy and Champion to uncover the mystery before the outlaws reclaim their loot. 26:00 — Episode 2: Lost River (S1E5) The worst drought in twenty years hits the valley, leaving the local grass ruined and water holes bone-dry. While Champion searches for a new water source to save his wild herd, a corrupt ranch foreman uses the climate crisis to bully an elderly woman into selling her homestead for pennies. Ricky, Sandy, and Champion step in to stand up for her rights and save the horses. 🎬 VIDEO DETAILS Starring: Champion the Wonder Horse, Barry Curtis (as Ricky), Jim Bannon (as Sandy), and Blaze (as Rebel the Dog) Director: George Archainbaud Writers: Peter Dixon (Ep. 4), Oliver Drake (Ep. 5) Total Runtime: Approx. 52 minutes Original Air Dates: October 15 & 22, 1955 Production: Flying A Productions / Gene Autry's Champion Enterprises 💡 HOLLYWOOD TRIVIA & BEHIND-THE-SCENES The Legend of "TV Champ": The horse starring in this series was affectionately known as "Television Champion" or "TV Champ." He was a completely different animal from the Champion featured in Gene Autry's big-screen movies, specifically bred and trained to handle the unique, fast-paced demands of a television set. Western Veterans at the Helm: This classic series was produced by Gene Autry's renowned Flying A Productions and directed by George Archainbaud—a legendary Hollywood veteran who directed dozens of celebrated Roy Rogers and Gene Autry features. A Short But Beloved Run: The show ran on CBS from September 1955 to March 1956 for a total of 26 half-hour episodes, quickly becoming a gold standard for 1950s family programming. 🔔 Love vintage Westerns and nostalgic television? Subscribe to Switch International Classics to catch a brand-new, completely free classic movie or television milestone every single week!