Daktari 1966
What is Daktari?
Daktari is an American children's drama series that aired on CBS from 1966 to 1969. The show was produced by Ivan Tors Films in association with MGM Television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 1966
- Last aired
- Jan 15, 1969
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
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Daktari is an American children's drama series that aired on CBS from 1966 to 1969. The show was produced by Ivan Tors Films in association with MGM Television. Marshall Thompson starred as Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian working at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behaviour located in East Africa. The series focused on wildlife conservation and animal behavior, presenting educational content through dramatic storylines suitable for family viewing. As a production of the era, it represented the type of educational programming that major networks like CBS commissioned during the 1960s to appeal to both children and parents. The show's setting in East Africa provided opportunities to showcase exotic animals and wildlife preservation themes that were popular in children's entertainment of that time period.
Should you watch it?
“A veterinarian in East Africa helps animals and teaches kids about wildlife.”
- Engaging animal stories with strong educational value.
- Features Marshall Thompson in a memorable leading role.
- Dated production values typical of 1960s television.
- Episodic structure may feel repetitive to modern viewers.
You enjoy classic family dramas with animal-centered plots.
Suitable for children, with gentle storytelling and positive themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Elephant Thieves Jan 11, 1966
- E2 Predator of Wameru Jan 18, 1966
- E3 Killer Lion Jan 25, 1966
- E4 Adventure of the Lion Cubs Feb 1, 1966
- E5 Trail of the Cheetah Feb 8, 1966
- E6 Leopard of Madla Gorge Feb 15, 1966
- E7 The Diamond Smugglers Mar 1, 1966
- E8 The Chimp Who Went Ape Mar 8, 1966
- E9 The Killer Dog Mar 15, 1966
- E10 Return of the Killer (Part 1) Mar 22, 1966
- E11 Return of the Killer (Part 2) Mar 29, 1966
- E12 The Maneater Of Wameru Apr 5, 1966
- E13 Crisis at the Compound Apr 12, 1966
- E14 The Hostages Apr 19, 1966
- E15 Judy And The Hyena Apr 26, 1966
- E16 Wall of Flames (Part 1) May 3, 1966
- E17 Wall of Flames (Part 2) May 10, 1966
- E18 Judy and the Gunrunners May 17, 1966
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 Return of Clarence Sep 13, 1966
- E2 Deadline to Kill Sep 20, 1966
- E3 Daktari's Last Hunt Sep 27, 1966
- E4 Judy's Hour of Peril Oct 4, 1966
- E5 Cheetah at Large Oct 11, 1966
- E6 The Test Oct 18, 1966
- E7 Born to Die Oct 25, 1966
- E8 The Trial Nov 1, 1966
- E9 Death in the African Sun Nov 15, 1966
- E10 Revenge of the Leopard Nov 22, 1966
- E11 Shoot to Kill Nov 29, 1966
- E12 Cry for Help Dec 6, 1966
- E13 Clarence the Killer Dec 20, 1966
- E14 The Chimp Who Cried Wolf Dec 27, 1966
- E15 Little Miss Nightingale Jan 3, 1967
- E16 Judy and the Gorilla Jan 10, 1967
- E17 House of Lions Jan 17, 1967
- E18 Undercover Judy Jan 24, 1967
- E19 Countdown for Paula Jan 31, 1967
- E20 Terror in the Bush Feb 7, 1967
- E21 Judy and the Baby Elephant Feb 14, 1967
- E22 A Bullet for Hedley Feb 21, 1967
- E23 Judy and the Poacher Feb 28, 1967
- E24 Goodbye Mike Makula Mar 7, 1967
- E25 Operation Springtime Mar 14, 1967
- E26 King Clarence Mar 21, 1967
- E27 The Long Hunt Mar 28, 1967
- E28 Judy and the Vulture Apr 4, 1967
- E29 A Cub Called Danger Apr 11, 1967
Season 3 · 27 episodes
- E1 Judy and the Astro-Chimp Sep 5, 1967
- E2 The Execution Sep 12, 1967
- E3 Crime Wave at Wameru Sep 19, 1967
- E4 Goodbye, Wameru Sep 26, 1967
- E5 The Killer Tribe Oct 3, 1967
- E6 The Scent of Fear Oct 10, 1967
- E7 The Return of the Phantom Oct 17, 1967
- E8 Countdown for Judy Oct 24, 1967
- E9 Judy and the Jailbirds Oct 31, 1967
- E10 One of Our Cubs Is Missing Nov 7, 1967
- E11 Judy and the Thoroughbred Nov 14, 1967
- E12 Return of Ethel and Albert Nov 21, 1967
- E13 Judy and the Wizard Nov 28, 1967
- E14 Clarence's Love-In Dec 5, 1967
- E15 The Elephant Raid (Part 1) Dec 12, 1967
- E16 The Elephant Raid (Part 2) Dec 19, 1967
- E17 Miracle in the Jungle Dec 26, 1967
- E18 Riddle of the Bush Jan 2, 1968
- E19 The Big Switch Jan 9, 1968
- E20 License to Kill Jan 16, 1968
- E21 Judy Strikes Back Jan 23, 1968
- E22 The Killer Cub Jan 30, 1968
- E23 Toto the Great Mar 23, 1968
- E24 The Lion Killer Feb 20, 1968
- E25 The Killer of Wameru Feb 27, 1968
- E26 The Monster of Wameru Mar 5, 1968
- E27 The Will to Live Mar 12, 1968
Season 4 · 15 episodes
- E1 A Family for Jenny Sep 25, 1968
- E2 Clarence the Lionhearted Oct 2, 1968
- E3 African Heritage Oct 9, 1968
- E4 The Outsider Oct 16, 1968
- E5 Strike Like a Lion Oct 23, 1968
- E6 Adam and Jenny Oct 30, 1968
- E7 A Man's Man Nov 6, 1968
- E8 The Runaways Nov 13, 1968
- E9 African Showdown Nov 20, 1968
- E10 Once Upon a Fang Nov 27, 1968
- E11 The Divining Rods Dec 11, 1968
- E12 The Discovery Dec 18, 1968
- E13 Jungle Heartbeat Jan 1, 1969
- E14 A Tiger's Tale Jan 8, 1969
- E15 Judy Comes Home Jan 15, 1969
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Daktari' mean?
The word 'Daktari' means 'doctor' in Swahili.
Who stars in the series?
Marshall Thompson stars as Dr. Marsh Tracy, the main character.
Where is the show set?
The show is set at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behaviour in East Africa.
What network aired Daktari?
It originally aired on CBS from 1966 to 1969.
Is the show appropriate for kids?
Yes, it was produced as a children's drama series with family-friendly content.