Daktari
Series Overview
Daktari is an American children's drama series that aired on CBS between 1966 and 1969. The series, an Ivan Tors Films Production in association with MGM Television, stars Marshall Thompson as Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behaviour in East Africa.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 89 Episodes
60 min per episode
1966 – 1969
Premiered: Tue, Jan 11, 1966
Ivan TorsLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 15: “Judy Comes Home”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Daktari (Theme Song)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2014-12-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Tors, Art Arthur
Leonard B. Kaufman, Ivan Tors
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard B. Kaufman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daktari
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What is Daktari about?
Daktari is an American children's drama series that aired on CBS between 1966 and 1969. The series, an Ivan Tors Films Production in association with MGM Television, stars Marshall Thompson as Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behaviour in East Africa.
How many seasons does Daktari have?
Daktari comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Daktari?
Key cast members in Daktari include Marshall Thompson, Hari Rhodes, Yale Summers, Ross Hagen, Erin Moran.
Who created or directed Daktari?
Daktari was developed and directed by Ivan Tors, Art Arthur.