Anna and the King 1972
What is Anna and the King?
Anna and the King is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 11, 1972
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Anna and the King is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A strict teacher confronts a flamboyant 19th‑century king in a battle of wills.”
- Compelling clash between a stern teacher and an aristocratic king
- Blend of comedy and drama
- May feel dated to contemporary viewers
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas that mix humor with serious character conflict.
The series balances lighthearted moments with dramatic tension, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise?
A stern schoolteacher clashes with an aristocratic 19th‑century king.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Margaret Landon.
Who plays the king?
Yul Brynner portrays King Mong.
What genres describe the show?
It is classified as comedy and drama.
When was the series released?
It premiered in 1972.