The adventures of an 18-year-old Patriot of the American Revolutionary War. The redheaded Hector Heathcote, "The Minute and a Half Man" regularly saved the day as an unsung hero. Several episodes depicted him active in other moments and eras of American history, typically with no explanation. He would regularly offer essential help to famous historical figures (such as George Washington and Paul Revere), but glory always eluded him.
