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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

1963·Show
330Episodes in26Seasons
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and heartwarming

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wholesome9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Classic Nature DocumentaryWholesome Educational EntertainmentPioneer of Wildlife TVNostalgic Prime-Time StapleGentle Adventure & ExplorationMarlin Perkins PersonaFamily-Friendly LearningVintage Broadcast CharmEcological AwarenessComfort Viewing

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Is Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom have?

26 seasons

It has 26 seasons with 330 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom air?

It ran from 1963 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom?

2AUCA

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What tropes does Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom use?

Enforced PlugNature DocumentaryGreat White HunterNet GunLong RunnerOh, Crap!

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, including Enforced Plug, Nature Documentary, Great White Hunter.