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Flipper

1964–1966 Action & Adventure • Drama • Family

Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.

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Overview

Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
3
Total Episodes
88
First Air Date
Sep 19, 1964
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 15, 1967
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
5.6
Seasons
3
Episodes
88

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1964 • 30 episodes

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Season 2

1965 • 30 episodes

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Season 3

1966 • 28 episodes

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