"Cowboy in Africa" (1967) TV series 1967-1968

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

11 September 1967 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure

Plot:

Rodeo champion Jim Sinclair is hired by Commander Hayes to introduce modern methods to his game ranch in Kenya...

Plot Keywords:

Spin Off

Cast

Chuck Connors	...	Jim Sinclair (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Tom Nardini	...	John Henry (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Gerald Edwards	...	Samson (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Ronald Howard	...	Wing Commander Hayes / ... (26 episodes, 1967-1968)

Series Directed by
Andrew Marton		(3 episodes, 1967)

Series Writing credits
Gordon T. Dawson		(4 episodes, 1967-1968)

Series Produced by
Ivan Tors	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Ted Voigtlander		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Max Pittman	....	property master (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Robert Glenn	....	supervising sound editor (26 episodes, 1967-1968)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Earl C. Williman	....	lamp operator (26 episodes, 1967-1968)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Robert Fuca	....	costume supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
George Bruns	....	composer: theme music (26 episodes, 1967-1968)

Production Companies

• Ivan Tors Productions

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1967-1968) (USA) (TV)

Runtime:

60 min (26 episodes) | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Africa USA - 6867 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, California, USA

Company:

Ivan Tors Productions

Trivia:

The character names remained the same as those in Africa: Texas Style (1967) although all but one actor was recast. John Henry continued to be played by Tom Nardini.

Movie Connections:

Follows Africa: Texas Style (1967)

Rip-roaring Rodeo in Africa.

Square-jawed, super tall Chuck Connors takes on Africa. One of Ivan Tors' series based on Tors' own 1967 movie, "Africa, Texas Style" starring Hugh O'Brien.

A retired British Commander hires Texas Cowboy Jim Sinclair (Chuck Connors) to help him teach the Masai how to domesticate wild animals American Style.

As a Chuck Connors fan, I was glad to see him back in action after a bad run on "Branded," an unusually silly Western series that had him going town to town running from a charge of cowardice in the U.S. Cavalry.

Was this better? In some ways. Not a great series, but definitely fun. It was running around the time of the Tarzan with Ron Ely and Daktari (whose theme song went "Daktari - Daktari - Daktari, Daktari, Daktari") - both, shows about Africa.

I don't remember much about the series, except, Jim Sinclair dressed in Safari garb, carried a big carbine rifle, and rode a horse.

Also, I remember lots and lots of African animals. It wasn't that great of a series, but it kept me entertained. Nothing Connors did could rival "The Rifleman," I don't believe.