Ted Follows

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Ted Follows

Born November 30, 1926 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Died October 21, 2016 · aged 89

Ted Follows was a Canadian actor and director, known for his roles in various TV series and films. He appeared in shows like "Anne of Green Gables," "The Beachcombers," and "The Littlest Hobo." Additionally, Follows was the patriarch of a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry; his children include actresses Megan Follows and Samantha Follows. He passed away in 2016, leaving behind a…

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MacbethMacbeth · 1961
Macbeth
4.81961
MovieDrama
This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements. Cynical audiences might not buy into it, but if you were to go back to the early 1600s this is probably the way you'd see it. The plot of Macbeth, if you were snoozing during high school English class, is about an 11th century Scottish warrior who hatches a dubious plan to steal the throne. Spurred on by his wife Lady Macbeth, who wears the pants in the household, he finds himself swiftly slipping down the path of evil.
Oedipus RexOedipus Rex · 1957
Oedipus Rex
6.01957
MovieDrama
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
Cold ComfortCold Comfort · 1989
Cold Comfort
5.51989
MovieDramaThriller
Dolores has everthing she wants for her birthday: a party, 18 glowing candles, and Stephen, the handsome stranger who's more than a guest. He's a prisoner. COLD COMFORT bristles with the suspense, passion and danger of three people caught up in a madman's game.
Paperback HeroPaperback Hero · 1973
Paperback Hero
5.61973
MovieDrama
A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.
The Spirit of Adventure: Night FlightThe Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight · 1979
The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight
10.01979
MovieDrama
British TV-movie, starring Trevor Howard and Bo Svensson
The Littlest HoboThe Littlest Hobo · 1979
The Littlest Hobo
7.51979
SeriesAction & AdventureFamily
The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based upon a 1958 American film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, spanning six seasons and was revived for a popular second run on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985. It starred an ownerless dog. All three productions revolved around a stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept was perhaps similar to that of Lassie, the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help. Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode. Never actually named on-screen, the dog is often referred to by the name Hobo or by the names given by temporary human companions. Hobo's background is also unexplained on-screen. His origins, motivation and ultimate destination are also never explained. Although some characters appeared in more than one episode, the only constant was the Littlest Hobo himself.
War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds · 1988
War of the Worlds
6.41988
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse.
FestivalFestival · 1960
Festival
1960
Series
Festival is a Canadian entertainment anthology television series which aired on CBC Television.

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The Littlest HoboThe Littlest Hobo · 1979
The Littlest Hobo
7.51979
SeriesAction & AdventureFamily
The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based upon a 1958 American film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, spanning six seasons and was revived for a popular second run on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985. It starred an ownerless dog. All three productions revolved around a stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept was perhaps similar to that of Lassie, the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help. Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode. Never actually named on-screen, the dog is often referred to by the name Hobo or by the names given by temporary human companions. Hobo's background is also unexplained on-screen. His origins, motivation and ultimate destination are also never explained. Although some characters appeared in more than one episode, the only constant was the Littlest Hobo himself.

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