Zorro 1957
What is Zorro?
The television series Zorro, also known as Disney's Zorro, is an American action-adventure Western that aired from 1957 to 1959. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the show stars Guy Williams as Don Diego de la Vega, a wealthy landowner's son who returns from Spain to find Los Angeles under the oppressive rule of Capitan Monastario.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- First aired
- Oct 10, 1957
- Last aired
- Jul 2, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Zorro, also known as Disney's Zorro, is an American action-adventure Western that aired from 1957 to 1959. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the show stars Guy Williams as Don Diego de la Vega, a wealthy landowner's son who returns from Spain to find Los Angeles under the oppressive rule of Capitan Monastario. To combat this injustice, Diego assumes the secret identity of Zorro, a masked swordsman dressed in black. The character fights against corrupt tyrants in Spanish California, using subterfuge and skill rather than brute force. The series draws from the fictional character created by Johnston McCulley in his 1919 novella. It originally premiered on the ABC network and featured supporting actors including Gene Sheldon, Henry Calvin, and Don Diamond. The show was notable for its blend of adventure, heroism, and historical setting, contributing to the enduring popularity of the Zorro legend.
Should you watch it?
“A nobleman fights tyranny in Spanish California as the masked hero Zorro.”
- Classic swashbuckling adventure with strong moral themes
- Iconic masked hero with clever dual identity
- Well-produced Disney series with engaging episodic stories
- Dated production values by today's standards
- Limited character development beyond the central hero
You enjoy classic Westerns with a heroic masked protagonist.
Suitable for families; features non-lethal action and clear good-versus-evil themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Presenting Señor Zorro Oct 10, 1957
- E2 Zorro's Secret Passage Oct 17, 1957
- E3 Zorro Rides to the Mission Oct 24, 1957
- E4 The Ghost of the Mission Oct 31, 1957
- E5 Zorro's Romance Nov 7, 1957
- E6 Zorro Saves a Friend Nov 14, 1957
- E7 Monastario Sets a Trap Nov 21, 1957
- E8 Zorro's Ride Into Terror Nov 28, 1957
- E9 A Fair Trial Dec 5, 1957
- E10 Garcia's Secret Mission Dec 12, 1957
- E11 Double Trouble for Zorro Dec 19, 1957
- E12 Zorro, Luckiest Swordsman Alive Dec 26, 1957
- E13 The Fall of Monastario Jan 2, 1958
- E14 Shadow of Doubt Jan 9, 1958
- E15 Garcia Stands Accused Jan 16, 1958
- E16 Slaves of the Eagle Jan 23, 1958
- E17 Sweet Face of Danger Jan 30, 1958
- E18 Zorro Fights His Father Feb 6, 1958
- E19 Death Stacks the Deck Feb 13, 1958
- E20 Agent of the Eagle Feb 20, 1958
- E21 Zorro Springs a Trap Feb 27, 1958
- E22 The Unmasking of Zorro Mar 6, 1958
- E23 The Secret of the Sierra Mar 13, 1958
- E24 The New Commandante Mar 20, 1958
- E25 The Fox and the Coyote Mar 27, 1958
- E26 Adiós, Señor Magistrado Apr 3, 1958
- E27 The Eagle's Brood Apr 10, 1958
- E28 Zorro by Proxy Apr 17, 1958
- E29 Quintana Makes a Choice Apr 24, 1958
- E30 Zorro Lights a Fuse May 1, 1958
- E31 The Man with the Whip May 8, 1958
- E32 The Cross of the Andes May 15, 1958
- E33 The Deadly Bolas May 22, 1958
- E34 The Well of Death May 29, 1958
- E35 The Tightening Noose Jun 5, 1958
- E36 The Sergeant Regrets Jun 12, 1958
- E37 The Eagle Leaves the Nest Jun 19, 1958
- E38 Bernardo Faces Death Jun 26, 1958
- E39 The Eagle's Flight Jul 3, 1958
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 Welcome to Monterey Oct 9, 1958
- E2 Zorro Rides Alone Oct 16, 1958
- E3 Horse of Another Color Oct 23, 1958
- E4 The Senorita Makes a Choice Oct 30, 1958
- E5 Rendezvous at Sundown Nov 6, 1958
- E6 The New Order Nov 13, 1958
- E7 An Eye for an Eye Nov 20, 1958
- E8 Zorro and the Flag of Truce Nov 27, 1958
- E9 Ambush Dec 4, 1958
- E10 The Practical Joker Dec 11, 1958
- E11 The Flaming Arrow Dec 18, 1958
- E12 Zorro Fights a Duel Dec 25, 1958
- E13 Amnesty for Zorro Jan 1, 1959
- E14 The Runaways Jan 8, 1959
- E15 The Iron Box Jan 15, 1959
- E16 The Gay Caballero Jan 22, 1959
- E17 Tornado is Missing Jan 29, 1959
- E18 Zorro Versus Cupid Feb 5, 1959
- E19 The Legend of Zorro Feb 12, 1959
- E20 Spark of Revenge Feb 19, 1959
- E21 The Missing Father Feb 26, 1959
- E22 Please Believe Me Mar 5, 1959
- E23 The Brooch Mar 12, 1959
- E24 Zorro and the Mountain Man Mar 19, 1959
- E25 The Hound of the Sierras Mar 26, 1959
- E26 Manhunt Apr 2, 1959
- E27 The Man from Spain Apr 9, 1959
- E28 Treasure for the King Apr 16, 1959
- E29 Exposing the Tyrant Apr 23, 1959
- E30 Zorro Takes a Dare Apr 30, 1959
- E31 An Affair of Honor May 7, 1959
- E32 The Sergeant Sees Red May 14, 1959
- E33 Invitation to Death May 21, 1959
- E34 The Captain Regrets May 28, 1959
- E35 Masquerade for Murder Jun 4, 1959
- E36 Long Live the Governor Jun 11, 1959
- E37 The Fortune Teller Jun 18, 1959
- E38 Senor China Boy Jun 25, 1959
- E39 Finders Keepers Jul 2, 1959
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Zorro in the 1957 series?
Guy Williams portrays both Diego de la Vega and his alter ego, Zorro.
Is this the original Zorro TV series?
Yes, it is the first television series based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley.
How many episodes were made?
The series ran from 1957 to 1959 and produced 78 episodes.
Does the show feature any hour-long specials?
Yes, four hour-long specials were aired during the series' run.
What network originally aired the show?
The series originally aired on ABC from 1957 to 1959.