Jambo (1969)
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Jambo (1969)
Plot.
"Jambo" (Swahili for “Greetings” and rhymes with Mambo) — a live-action Ivan Tors animal series hosted and narrated by “Daktari” star Marshall Thompson. Familiar with the African scene he brings first-hand knowledge to the show. Each episode highlights different animals in personalized, real- life adventure stories. Filmed on three continents and under two oceans.
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Release DateSeptember 6, 1969
StatusEnded
Seasons1
Episodes1
Running Time30m
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Jambo is a wildlife anthology television series broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1971.
Intended for children, the show was hosted and narrated by actor Marshall Thompson. Spots were filmed on location in Africa. The series was intended to be a companion of sorts to Thompson's series Daktari. Ivan Tors was creator and executive producer of both.
The title "Jambo" is a greeting in Swahili, a language used throughout East Africa.