Lorne Greene's New Wilderness
Lorne Greene's New Wilderness was a Canadian television nature documentary series starting in 1982 starring Lorne Greene. The series initially aired on CTV but was later widely syndicated. It was a followup to an earlier, similar 1970s documentary series entitled Untamed World. It is a multiple award-winning wildlife program, number one in its time slot for five years running, and provides stunning photography coupled with a genuine feeling for the subject matter. There are 104 episodes in the series, each 30 minutes long.
Cast: Lorne Greene
26 episodes
- 1. The Hunters of ChubutOn the rugged coast of Argentina, Sea Lions battle one another to breed and to survive attacks from Killer Whales.CCSep 14, 1982
- 2. A Love story, the Canada GooseThe Canada Goose's persistence in surviving various threats from other animals and man is examined.CCSep 21, 1982
- 3. The Wild Man of the Forest--The OrangutanThe work of a female Borneo research station employee who returns Orangutans to the jungle is documented.[CCSep 28, 1982
- 4. Super Bear: The GrizzlyThe awesome strength of the Grizzly Bear is observed in Alaska.CCOct 5, 1982
- 5. The Cheetah: Mother on the RunA vulnerable African Cheetah mother fights for her life.CCOct 12, 1982
- 6. Old Dog, New TricksThe new ways the Coyote is adapting to mankind's wiles are examined.CCOct 19, 1982
- 7. The Elephant PeopleWith the help of mankind, a month-old Elephant races across the flood desert of Southwest Africa to find his missing family.CCOct 26, 1982
- 8. Heart of a LionOutcast Lions that live a very different lifestyle from other animals of their type are examine.CCNov 2, 1982
- 9. Demon DogsA look at the wild dogs who have joined on the plains called the Serengeti.CCNov 9, 1982
- 10. Elk, Mother Nature's Lonesome CowboysTwo Elk battle for the right to breed, then the winner tries to survive the harsh winter season.CCNov 16, 1982
- 11. Prisoners of the DunesThe sand dunes of southwest Africa's Namib Desert, whose evolution was frozen 50 million years ago and produced some highly unusual creatures, are examined.CCNov 23, 1982
- 12. Army Ants, Sisterhood of FearA trip into the jungles of Columbia to meet the Hamatum, a tribe of nomadic ants.CCNov 30, 1982
- 13. Five Seasons of the FoxThe secret lives of three generations of Red Foxes are examined.CCDec 7, 1982
- 14. The Scariest Place on EarthMammals fight with reptiles for control of the gloomy Columbia rain forest along the Putamayo River.CCDec 14, 1982
- 15. Master Hunter of the NightThe Great Horned Owl, one of the most famed predators in nature, is profiled.CCJan 4, 1983
- 16. Highrise JungleA look at a squirrel monkey's struggle for life in a Brazilian rainforest.CCJan 11, 1983
- 17. Death on the WingA young Golden Eagle manages to survive all of nature's hazards until it encounters the bright, hot Texas sun.CCJan 18, 1983
- 18. Close Encounters of the Deep KindIntelligent Humpbacked Whales are forced to evade pirate whaling ships and Killer Whales to reach their feeding waters.CCJan 25, 1983
- 19. Soft White DeathThe animal residents of Churchill, Manitoba - dubbed the Polar Bear capital of the world.CCFeb 1, 1983
- 20. Cry WolfA Wolf pack battles against man and the elements in a desperate bid to avoid extinction.CCFeb 8, 1983
- 21. Bald Eagle RisingA look at the bald eagle, which is on the edge of extinction but making a comeback with a little help from its human friends.CCFeb 15, 1983
- 22. Treacherous ParadiseThis week's episode looks at life on a coral reef in the Pacific.CCFeb 22, 1983
- 23. The Beach InvadersThe Northern Elephant seal whose escape from extinction is posing a new problem for both itself and mankind, is profiled.CCMar 1, 1983
- 24. Tuxedo JunctionThe penguins and other birds residing in the Falkland Islands.CCMar 8, 1983
- 25. Tales of the Snow MonkeyThe adaptations of the Japanese Snow Monkey to snow conditions for the purpose of survival is examined.CCMar 15, 1983
- 26. The Perilous VoyageA young Fur Seal makes a run for survival to the North barely escaping hunters along the way.CCMar 22, 1983
Lorne Greene's New Wilderness
Lorne Greene's New Wilderness was a Canadian television nature documentary series starting in 1982 starring Lorne Greene. The series initially aired on CTV but was later widely syndicated. It was a followup to an earlier, similar 1970s documentary series entitled Untamed World. It is a multiple award-winning wildlife program, number one in its time slot for five years running, and provides stunning photography coupled with a genuine feeling for the subject matter. There are 104 episodes in the series, each 30 minutes long.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Lorne Greene
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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