Run, Joe, Run Second Season Themes

[MarcellusTheGreen]

Josh McCoy .. a boy and his corn-cob. (Because of the way he walked.)

[shoresean1237]

Later still, they attempted to repackage the S1 episodes by adding to the S2 intro with something like :

"...but there was a time when all Joe could do was run, and hope he could evade his relentless pursuers..."

[MrStarchild100]

70s 4ever nuff said

[alirahim1]

Those two heartless bustard gave this clip thumbs down!

[dahanks1]

I always wondered, how the hell did Josh know his name was Joe?

[jorgebotija]

@dahanks1 si mal no recuerdo el perro tenia una placa  en el cuello creo haber visto esa parte

[sbuzzini]

This was one of my favorite shows. I grew up watching this show in Brazil and it was called "Joe o Fugitivo". I always wanted a German Sheppard due to the inspiration of this show (never got one...). Anyway it is great to go back in time. Does any Brazilians remember the show?

[electriengineer]

Does anyone know the story of Joe? Real name, his owner, trainer, etc?

[mattie1166]

@electriengineer joe was killed by a cain 1980

[mattie1166]

@electriengineer 

[60guitarzan]

The narrator sounds very familiar. OMG! it's Ted Williams!!! LOL!

[davelounder]

@60guitarzan It's the late Paul Frees. He was the voice of Santa in "Frosty The Snowman."

[unconventionalmeans]

You know, it's a shame that Will Corey and Josh McCoy never got the chance to meet one another before the plug was pulled on this show.

If they had, they might have fallen in love, celebrated a gay marriage..and then they could have watched over Joe together! Just two men in love...raising a big German Shepard with lots of love!

But then again, this show aired during the mid-1970's...and middle-class America just wasn't ready for that sort of thing to be aired on TV at that time!

[James76255]

@unconventionalmeans I don't think anybody is ready for that to be aired even now. Not because of the gay theme, because it sounds really stupid.

[electrif]

I was telling other people about this show but they couldn't remember it. I'm glad i can prove it existed thanks to youtube !

[hugh750]

@electrif i remember this show i used to watch it as kid in the 70's i was about 8 or 9 years old when it came out.

[usaruss]

Someone with handle Frankenberry contacted me awhile back that he had dvd's of some episodes. I can't retrieve his messages anymore. Frankenberry, if you see this please contact me again. I'd love a dvd of this.

[persebra]

i vaguely remember the music, but thats it.

[ThoughtTraveler]

I am wondering if there are any other 40+ people like me who watched this show as kids and were moved my poor Joe's plight?

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I try and talk to my nieces and nephews about how Saturday Morning Cartoons were back in the day......they just look at me like I am from another planet.

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These poor kids....they are plugged into the Internet and their IPODS and IPHONES like they are a bunch of BORG!!!.

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Sad.

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I am SO glad I grew up in the 70s....I would not change that for ANYTHING!!!!

[cbSundance75]

@ThoughtTraveler i loved this show,im 46 now and still love it.i have a german shepard named joe .another 40s fan here!

[RustyKeys72]

@ThoughtTraveler The 70's was a better time when things were simple and fun. I loved the first coin op video games and still play them today. Sure, they had some questionable fashion sense back then, but overall it was a time of change and wonder for most of us who are in or around our 40's today.

[incdogrobber]

@ThoughtTraveler I remember. I wanted 2 take in a dog like that the Army used.

Joe, like all other dogs used during the Vietnam conflict were framed for crimes they didn't commit so the Army could justify putting them down. Some dogs used during the Conflict like their human counterparts found readjustment to civilian life difficult because of post-traumatic stress & were deemed dangerous so the Army felt the dogs had to be put down. Unfortunate Sgt. Corey was recalled & never found Joe.

[mwillblade]

I'LL say the same thing as I did as a kid about this show "Mommy can I turn the channel ?".

[geekaleek]

looks like a fake littlest hobo

[Talljim01]

@geekaleek Not anymore than Deep Impact was a fake Armageddon.

[Rometiklan]

The guy hunting Joe across the country must have been pretty hard up for $200.

The entire premise for Run Joe Run is suspiciously a lot like The A-Team...wanted for a crime they didn't commit.

[akabigdaddydawg]

200 bucks in the 70's was a ton of money. LOL

[onemileaway]

"together they work their way across the country finding new friends and adventures wherever they go.." LOL! This sounds just so natural for the seventies; you would NEVER have that as a plot for a series today.

[usaruss]

I'd like to see TV Land get this and some other shows from the 70's & 60's. This was 1 of my favorites. Family channel also use to show some good old westerns, etc. Haven't seen this anywhere.

[xistntial]

gotta love the Nordic Horn call in the music, at 1:23

[sciotto8]

Conveniently his new friend who doesn't know about Joe's past names him Joe as well!

[stonecoldjason]

he had a dog tag with joe on it nothing convenient about it

[volvo4377]

Love the awesome car phone!

[mistofoles]

Is it just me, or does anybody else think Josh looks suspiciously like yong Patrick Duffy?

[stonecoldjason]

during his man from atlantis days

[altha2008]

please bring this seris on dvd

[regency98us]

I always loved this show too, very dramatic for a Sat morning kids show. It had a good objective, and would even make me sad at times. Great shows back in the 70s, and can never match the garbage on TV today. I wanna hug a German Shepherd!

[volfire2]

It seems that the 1950s, 60s and 70s had better shows than the garbage of today. I rarely watch much TV these days unless it's a reality show (Even then there's garbage!)

[cjperri]

I loved this show!

I have a German Shepherd now and I always think of this show!

[Kappatekki]

do do do do do do do!

[firetaker25]

I liked it too.  Our neighbors had a german shepard.

[JLD1964]

OMG! What a flaskback! It was a classic and ten times better than Lassie and Rin Tin Tin! I named my cat Joe because we couldn't have a dog in our apartment building back then!

[wordonthestreet2006]

I loved this show when I was a kid, but it's amazing how many people don't remember it!

[ecklerpa]

Too funny! I have named 2 of the 5 shepherds I have had since that show, Joe. Yes Im a dork

[ncnikonguy]

Fantastic show, because of this show I now have 2 GSD's

[kurtscash]

Yeah i guess the human hanging with him helped the story ,but since his owner was looking for him ,to try to clear his good name mind you, i think the new guy actually interfered once or twice, with good intentions of course! ha ha lol... and of course if the army guy he "ALLEGEDLY" attacked found him the show would've been over- what a catch22 for those os us who wanted him cleared!

[Rogersocal]

The hippy probably got him stoned so he didn't care about helping people anymore. Dang hippies ! They're ruining the country ! Say NO to bud !

[80skiwi]

I'm 39, and I remember this show as well. It was one of those frustrating programs though where the person in persuit never catches up with whoever, or whatever he is chasing.

[faridperez]

80skiwi i'm 39 like you,and I always had the same feeling that you just expressed, even tho I really like this show,and never missed it.

[smudgey6120]

i'm 39 and i remember this as a kid i loved it i always wanted a german sheperd when i was small so i could call it joe....ended up with a hamster..o'h well

[kurtscash]

DID U NAME THE HAMSTER JOE OR JOEY ?

[tracyterry]

Old show. I was like 17 then.

[lise2006]

Also-isn't Joe's owner's hair long for a guy in the army?Ah,the '70s!

[lise2006]

I was just wondering-is the dog that is in this show related to the dog in Komissar Rex?(An austrian show,but the dog is owned & trained by an American & usually takes commands in English)I'm amazed to see all these shows from my childhood,especially this one.Joe reminds me a lot of Kommissar Rex.

[stacyatcollege]

i am 38 and I remember this show...good times before the fucking 80's and 90's destroyed TV...give me the past

[Mystifier122]

Man, I haven't seen this since the 70's when I was a little kid. Very cool.

[Lumpy63]

Wow I didn't think anyone else remembered this Saturday

morning classic, you always felt sorry for Joe. The Kung Fu, Fugitive comparison was really good. Anyone remember Big John Little John on NBC also?

[UpAtDawn]

I will be 44 in June - so how old was I when this was on? Remember the show clearly; just don't remember how old I was. Along with Shazam, Isis, Speed Buggy, Scooby Doo, Lidsville, (never settled for the newer ones), Land of the Lost, etc. etc. etc. I shoulda had a life as a kid, eh? In the end, nothing compared with Looney Toons!

[darrin924]

1974 was its first season, and lasted till 1976....three seasons..so i am guessing u were ten to 12 when it was on...maybe elevn to 13

[ElStuddo]

I remember this quite well. Came on "Smiling Saturday Mornings On NBC" And I remember 'Johnny Whitaker'annoucing it in the closing credits of 'Sigmund The Seamonster': "Now stay tuned for 'Run Joe, Run".

[LaDracul]

Man, this totally pwns that "Firehouse Dog" movie...

[cvc1984champs]

My favorite show of the 70s. Would be great to see this show on the great classics of TV.

[1bigbrother]

Loved the show. The second season sucked azz though because Joe was with a hippy instead of traveling the country doing good deeds, while his master was looking for him.

I recall the first season was more Kung-Fu/incredible Hulk/Fugitive type of show. The second season I guess was more about traveling with a hippy.

[felixxxx999]

I loved this show! Always felt sorry for the dog as a kid. Joe was on the run aka The Fugitive.

[seattleskies13]

wow, great memories!