Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 1963
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 6, 1963
- Format
- 26 seasons · 330 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~165 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Don Meier
- Network
- NBC
What is Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is a television series first released in 1963. Catalogued under Documentary, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 330
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 1963
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Documentary, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.3/10
- Format
- 26 seasons · 330 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 330 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is a television series first released in 1963. Catalogued under Documentary, Family. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 26 seasons and 330 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A pioneering wildlife series that takes viewers on global animal adventures.”
- Groundbreaking narrative nature‑documentary format
- Emmy Award‑winning series
- Hosted by renowned ecologist Marlin Perkins and expert co‑hosts
- Production values reflect its 1960s‑80s origins
- Episode depth varies across seasons
Watch it if you enjoy classic wildlife documentaries that explore animals in their natural habitats.
The show is family‑friendly, offering calm educational narration suitable for all ages.
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When did Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom first premiere?
It premiered in 1963.
What years was the series broadcast in prime‑time?
It aired in prime‑time from 1968 to 1971.
Who was the original host of the series?
The original host was ecologist Marlin Perkins.
Did the series receive any major awards?
Yes, it was an Emmy Award‑winning program.
How long did the series remain on television?
It continued in syndication until 1988, making it one of the longest‑running series of its type.
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