Three on the Run (television) Television show; aired on January 8, 1978. Directed by William Beaudine, Jr. Two brothers enter an annual sled dog race to try to match their deceased father’s record. They eventually win, thanks to a grumpy bear who gives the inept dogs the incentive to increase their speed. Stars Denver Pyle, Davey Davison, Brett McGuire, Donald Williams, Ron Brown, Peggy Rea.