Untamed World Explained
Untamed World is a television wildlife documentary series narrated by Phil Carey and Alan Small, originally broadcast from 1968 to 1976. It is remembered by many for its distinctive and interesting theme music. Untamed World is sometimes confused with another wildlife show from the same era, Wild Kingdom.
Background
The show was originally broadcast on CTV and was changed to Untamed Frontier for a short time due to legal issues.[1] Phil Carey was the narrator for the show from 1968 to 1975.[2] Alan Small had been involved with the show from the beginning. He was also a narrator for the show and was previously with CFRB.[3] It was produced by Lawrence E. Neiman and Bud Weiser.[4] Episodes covered different locations around the world, including focusing on flora and fauna.[5]
Phil Carey died on 7 February 2009, aged 83.[6]
Music
The theme music for the show was provided by Mort Garson.[7]
Episodes
Season 1: 1968–1969
Season 2: 1969–1970
Untamed World Presents The Challenging Sea (Series 1)
Season 3: 1970–1971
Season 4: 1971–1972
Season 5: 1972–1973
Untamed World Presents The Challenging Sea (Series 2)
Season 6: 1973–1974
Season 7: 1974–1975
Season 8: 1975–1976
External links
Notes and References
- Tvarchive.ca – Untamed World (Series) (1968–1978)
- Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2009: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture, By Harris M. Lentz III – Page 90
- Priests in the Attic: In My Father's House, By Elaine A. Small – Page 189
- Kids' TV: The First Twenty-Five Years, By Stuart Fischer – The Untamed World
- TV Guide – Untamed World, Episode Guide
- News: . 13 February 2009 . Phil Carey, 83, Longtime 'One Life to Live' Star, Dies . Associated Press .
- Los Angeles Times, 11 January 2008 – Composer was a synthesizer pioneer – Dennis McLellan
