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The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Lt. Rip, Rin Tin Tin and Rusty

Rusty and Rin Tin Tin (1954-1959) starred Lee Aaker as Rusty Lee.

Heroic German shepherd dog Rin Tin Tin ('Yo ho, Rinty!) and his young orphaned master, Rusty, sole survivors of an 'Injun' raid on a wagon train are found by members of the Fighting Blue Devils of the 101st. Cavalry. Brought back to Fort Apache, Arizona, they are officially adopted by Lieutentant Rip Masters (James L Brown) and made honorary troopers - Rusty is commissioned a corporal and Rin Tin Tin a private.

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Rin Tin Tin and Rip Masters
One episode was called "The White Buffalo" and involved Rusty's encounter with an ancient Indian legend after "seeing" a White Buffalo.

Follow this link for further information and to listen to the song which followed it:

http://www.thinhippo.com/steve/whitebuf.htm

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