Whichever decade you grew up in, chances are the phrase “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” evokes nostalgia. The iconic wildlife TV series, originally starring Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler, ran on NBC ...
Many years before the launch of Animal Planet, 34 million people tuned in each week to watch a nature show about wild animals. “Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” aired on Sunday nights on NBC from 1963 ...
Debuting in 1963, “Wild Kingdom” showcased animals in the wild and conservation, introducing Americans to the wonders of the natural world. And it was sponsored by Mutual of Omaha. That legacy ...