Released in 1975 by TVOntario, Canada’s version of PBS, The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim tells the story of a young orphan boy living on the streets that finds an old trunk that’s really a portal in time to the year 1775. In the past he befriends Zachariah Gibson, a traveling salesman who sells medicinal cure-all elixirs of dubious quality.

Zachariah feels that people don’t like him and that he cannot trust anyone. The two form an unlikely bond across time that teaches Zachariah the value of friendship. Heartwarming and morally educational that demonstrates that regardless of the era, we all need be loved by each other.

nb: This rare 1970s TV show appears to only be available in 480p SD resolution. It’s still very watchable and enjoyable!