Premiering in 1963 broadcast on prime-time from 1968-1971 and airing in syndication until 1988 the Emmy Award-winning MUTUAL OF OMAHA'S WILD KINGDOM was one of the longest-running and most beloved television series of all time. A pioneer of the narrative nature-documentary format the educational series followed venerable host and ecologist Marlin Perkins (later joined by Jim Fowler Peter Gros Stan Brock and Tom Allen) as he trekked to the farthest reaches of the globe to study wild animals in their natural habitats.
| Season | From | To | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Seasons | |||
| Specials | February 1975 | February 1975 | 2 |
| Season 1 | January 1963 | March 1963 | 12 |
| Season 2 | October 1963 | March 1964 | 19 |
| Season 3 | October 1964 | April 1965 | 17 |
| Season 4 | October 1965 | April 1966 | 15 |
| Season 5 | November 1966 | April 1967 | 14 |
| Season 6 | January 1968 | June 1968 | 17 |
| Season 7 | January 1969 | May 1969 | 12 |
| Season 8 | September 1969 | February 1970 | 11 |
| Season 9 | September 1970 | March 1971 | 13 |
| Season 10 | September 1971 | April 1972 | 12 |
| Season 11 | September 1972 | March 1973 | 12 |
| Season 12 | September 1973 | March 1974 | 12 |
| Season 13 | September 1974 | May 1975 | 12 |
| Season 14 | May 1975 | March 1976 | 12 |
| Season 15 | September 1976 | March 1977 | 12 |
| Season 16 | September 1977 | April 1978 | 13 |
| Season 17 | September 1978 | March 1979 | 11 |
| Season 18 | September 1979 | March 1980 | 14 |
| Season 19 | October 1980 | March 1981 | 13 |
| Season 20 | September 1981 | March 1982 | 11 |
| Season 21 | September 1982 | April 1983 | 12 |
| Season 22 | October 1983 | April 1984 | 11 |
| Season 23 | September 1984 | May 1985 | 15 |
| Season 24 | September 1985 | April 1986 | 11 |
| Season 25 | October 1986 | March 1987 | 12 |
| Season 26 | May 1975 | January 1988 | 8 |
| Season 27 | September 1988 | 1 | |
| Season 28 | 0 | ||
| Unassigned Episodes | 0 |
| Season | From | To | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specials | 0 | ||
| Unassigned Episodes | 336 |
| Season | From | To | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 0 | ||
| Unassigned Episodes | 336 |
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| Name | Number of Episodes | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Fowler | 1 | 01/06/1963 | |
| Marlin Perkins | 1 | 01/06/1963 |
| Name | Number of Episodes | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Meier | 1 | 01/26/1969 |
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Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom pioneered the narrated nature adventure genre, which uses a knowledgeable host and field correspondents to guide viewers through close encounters with wildlife and wilderness. For over 50 years, Wild Kingdom hosts added their unique personalities and commentary to the action of the natural world.
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