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  • Children
  • Western

The Adventures of Champion was a Western serial radio drama that aired in 1949 and 1950, focused on the adventures of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and a young boy named Ricky West. Set on the Flying A Ranch, the show centered around the faith and loyalty between Ricky, his adopted Uncle Smoky, their dog Rebel, and the wild horse Champion, who only allowed Ricky to ride him. The series touched upon gold mines, rustlers, and Indian problems in five-installment story arcs, running from Monday to Friday. The Adventures of Champion was a spin-off from Autry's Melody Ranch radio program and later adapted into a television series that aired on CBS during the 1955-1956 season. However, despite the show's popularity, little is known about the cast, with many of the lead performers remaining unidentified.