Daktari CBS (USA Network) / MGM 1966 – 1969.

This series from MGM revolving around Dr. Marsh Tracy, played by Marshall Thompson, a veterinarian at the fictional Wameru Study Centre for Animal Behavior in East Africa. The series produced by Ivan Tors was developed from the 1965 film Clarence the cross-eyed Lion, which had been written by the show’s star Marshall Thompson.

Stories revolved around the work of Dr Tracy, and his daughter Paula, played by Cheryl Miller, and often revolved around protecting animals from poachers, or local officials. Inspired by the real life work of animal rights pioneer Dr A.M. “Toni” Harthroom, the show ran for 4 years, with 89 hour long episodes being produced during this period.