---
title: "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mutual-of-omaha-s-wild-kingdom-1963"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 153296
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 26
episodes_count: 330
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 9.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mutual-of-omaha-s-wild-kingdom-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pioneering wildlife series that takes viewers on global animal adventures."

### Why Watch
- Groundbreaking narrative nature‑documentary format
- Emmy Award‑winning series
- Hosted by renowned ecologist Marlin Perkins and expert co‑hosts

### Caveats & Content Note
- Production values reflect its 1960s‑80s origins
- Episode depth varies across seasons
- Tone & Suitability: The show is family‑friendly, offering calm educational narration suitable for all ages.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: educational, nature, documentary, exploratory, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mutual-of-omaha-s-wild-kingdom-1963#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Don Meier
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jim Fowler** as *Self*
- **Marlin Perkins** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom first premiere?
It premiered in 1963.

### Q: What years was the series broadcast in prime‑time?
It aired in prime‑time from 1968 to 1971.

### Q: Who was the original host of the series?
The original host was ecologist Marlin Perkins.

### Q: Did the series receive any major awards?
Yes, it was an Emmy Award‑winning program.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/153296)
- [Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3336247-mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom)
- [Back From the Brink, from Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom…](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-from-the-brink-from-mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom/id1754202738)

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