Run, Joe, Run

Run, Joe, Run
Created by	Richard H. Landau
Starring	Arch Whiting; Chad States;
Narrated by	Paul Frees
Opening theme	Richard LaSalle
Ending theme	Richard LaSalle
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	William P. D'Angelo
Producer(s)	Dick O'Connor
Cinematography	Alan Stensvold
Editor(s)	Lovell Ellis; Rudy Freeman; Antranig Mahakian;
Running time	22 minutes
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	September 7, 1974 – November 30, 1975

Run, Joe, Run was a Saturday-morning television program that aired on NBC from 1974 to 1975. It centered on Joe, a German Shepherd dog in the military's K-9 corps, and his master, Sergeant Will Corey (played by Arch Whiting).

The show was considered as a cross between Lassie and The Fugitive. Like The Fugitive, and later, The Incredible Hulk, it centered on a falsely accused person (in this case, the "person" was a dog) running from authorities and helping out people he meets along the way. The show was produced by D'Angelo Productions, which also produced the NBC young adult drama, Westwind, and other live-action series for Saturday mornings.

Plot

One day, during training, Joe was falsely accused of attacking his master, a crime for which the dog would be euthanised as punishment. However, he escaped before being killed and a $200 bounty was put on his head. Sgt. Corey believed Joe was innocent and also pursued him, hoping to find Joe before the authorities did. While on the run, Joe helped people he encountered.

During the show's second season, Sgt. Corey, having never found Joe (although he always came close), was called back to duty. Joe then teamed with a hiker, Josh McCoy (played by Chad States), and continued to help others, all the while still on the run.

Cast

Paul Frees as Narrator (voice) (Seasons 1 & 2)
Arch Whiting as SGT William Corey (Season 1)^[1]^[2]
Chad States as Josh McCoy (Season 2)^[1]^[2]

Episodes

Season 1 (1974–75)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
1	1	"Bounty Hunter"	N/a	Richard H. Landau, Arlene Stadd, & Leonard Stadd	September 7, 1974 (1974-09-07)	101
Joe is being tracked down by a bounty hunter. Guest stars: Jeanne Cooper, James Griffith, & Harry Hickox
2	2	"Yardbirds"	N/a	N/a	September 14, 1974 (1974-09-14)	102
Joe comes to a railroad station, while there, Joe uses his Army training to help a guard. Guest stars: Bobby Hall, Buck Kartalian, & Bill Walker
3	3	"Bon Voyage"	N/a	N/a	September 27, 1974 (1974-09-27)	103
Joe helps a fisherman get his nephew back in school. Guest stars: Paul Picerni & Ricky Powell
4	4	"Missionary"	N/a	N/a	September 28, 1974 (1974-09-28)	104
Two bounty hunters are to try to chase Joe. Guest stars: Joby Baker, Sandy McPeak, Patricia Morrow, & Owen Orr
5	5	"False Alarm"	N/a	N/a	October 5, 1974 (1974-10-05)	105
Joe becomes the fire dog, but when two boys are setting off false fire alarms, they have to learn the hard way about what they've done when a real fire starts. Guest stars: Sean Manning, Jimmy McNichol, & Richard X. Slattery
6	6	"The Big Race"	N/a	N/a	October 12, 1974 (1974-10-12)	106
While at a race trace, Joe runs into criminals. Guest stars: Ivor Francis, Karen Purcill, & Dub Taylor
7	7	"Homecoming"	Joseph M. Ellis	Harte Catlin & Richard H. Landau	October 19, 1974 (1974-10-19)	107
With Joe hurt, a little girl nurses him back to health. Guest stars: Donald Briggs, Kristy McNichol, E.J. Peaker, Donnelly Rhodes, Albert Salmi, & Maggie Thrett
8	8	"Six Seals, Two Whales and a Dog"	N/a	Martin Donovan & Richard H. Landau	October 26, 1974 (1974-10-26)	108
A little boy and his father make Joe apart of their dolphin act. Guest stars: Todd Bass, James Hampton, Shepherd Sanders, & Bill Zuckert
9	9	"Little Big Bear Hunter"	N/a	N/a	November 2, 1974 (1974-11-02)	109
Joe helps a young Indian while he tries to prove his manhood and encounters a wild bear. Guest stars: Frank DeKova & Claudio Martínez
10	10	"Sunken Treasure"	N/a	N/a	October 9, 1974 (1974-10-09)	110
While resquing a boy, Joe discovers a packet of valuable jewels on him. Guest stars: Chuck McCann & Robbie Rist
11	11	"The Mute"	N/a	N/a	November 16, 1974 (1974-11-16)	111
After being injured in a fall, Joe is helped by a mute boy. Guest stars: Julie Adams, Heshimu Cumbuka, & Hank Jones
12	12	"Blind Girl"	Allen Baron	Richard H. Landau	October 23, 1974 (1974-10-23)	112
A blind girl, who's gotten lost in the forest, Joe leads her to safety while in return she saves him from harm. Guest stars: Paul Carr, Larry Pennell, Pat Priest, & Michelle Riskas
13	13	"Little Old Lady Antique Dealer"	N/a	'N/a	November 30, 1974 (1974-11-30)	113
Joe befriends an elderly antiques dealer. Guest stars: Jack Ging, Eric Laneuville, & Ruth McDevitt

Season 2 (1975)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
14	1	"Joe's New Friend"	N/a	N/a	September 6, 1975 (1975-09-06)	201
While Joe is being chased by two hunters, Joe meets Josh McCoy.
15	2	"The Secret, Part 1"	N/a	N/a	September 13, 1975 (1975-09-13)	202
While working as a handyman, Josh is accused of robbing the house.
16	3	"The Secret, Part 2"	N/a	N/a	September 20, 1975 (1975-09-20)	203
Joe and Josh get caught up in a truck hijacking.
17	4	"Rip Off"	N/a	N/a	September 27, 1975 (1975-09-27)	204
Joe and Josh are unaware that a pair of motorcyclists hid a sack of stolen diamonds in Josh's backpack. Guest stars: Owen Orr & Tom Stern
18	5	"The Prisoner"	N/a	N/a	October 4, 1975 (1975-10-04)	205
Joe searches for an escaped prisoner from a crashed plane. Guest stars: Phil Chambers, Jeff Corey, Roy Jenson, & William Mims
19	6	"The Town Hero"	N/a	N/a	October 11, 1975 (1975-10-11)	206
A dog catcher tries to use Joe and other dogs he's captured to help him commit crimes. Guest star: Walter Brooke
20	7	"Trackdown"	N/a	N/a	October 18, 1975 (1975-10-18)	207
Joe chases a fugitive car thief. Guest stars: Eddie Foy III & Matt Greene
21	8	"The Htchhiker"	N/a	N/a	October 25, 1975 (1975-10-25)	208
Josh breaks his leg. Guest stars: Virginia Gregg & Sid Haig
22	9	"The Wild Stallion"	N/a	N/a	November 1, 1975 (1975-11-01)	209
Joe and Josh find work on a farm where the farmer obsesses over a horse. Guest stars: Don Dubbins & Shannon Terhune
23	10	"The Runaway"	N/a	N/a	November 8, 1975 (1975-11-08)	210
Josh meets a female runaway. Guest stars: Susan Alpern & Robert Carradine
24	11	"The Long Wait"	N/a	N/a	November 15, 1975 (1975-11-15)	211
Josh tries to end a 30 year feud.
25	12	"The Scrap Heap"	N/a	N/a	November 22, 1975 (1975-11-22)	212
Josh gets a job driving a vintage car that is later stolen by thieves who intend to strip the vehicle.
26	13	"The Hunters"	N/a	N/a	November 30, 1975 (1975-11-30)	213
When Josh gets a job in a Café, it is taken over by bank robbers. Guest star: Ralph Meeker

References

Citations

1 2 Beck, Ken; Clark, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of TV Pets: A Complete History of Television's Greatest Animal Stars. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-1558539815.
1 2 Terrance 2011, p. 917.

Sources

Terrance, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 917. ISBN 978-0786464777.

External links

Run, Joe, Run on IMDb
Run, Joe, Run at TV.com

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[TV_Pets-1] 1 2 Beck, Ken; Clark, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of TV Pets: A Complete History of Television's Greatest Animal Stars. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-1558539815.

[FOOTNOTETerrance2011917-2] 1 2 Terrance 2011, p. 917.

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