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1982105 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(828 ratings)• TMDB

Wild America

1982105 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(828 ratings)• TMDB

$135,000 was the amount earned by Marty Stouffer per episode from PBS for the first wildlife show dedicated solely to North America's flora and fauna.

“I'm the most influential bastard in 2000 years.”

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$135,000 was the amount earned by Marty Stouffer per episode from PBS for the first wildlife show dedicated solely to North America's flora and fauna.

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Marty Stoufferdirector

Jan Kounen

Jan Kounendirector

John Savage

John Savagewriter

Michelle Brandt-Mortonwriter

Dr. Greg Hayeswriter

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Marty Stouffer, a filmmaker known for his work in wildlife documentaries, created Wild America, which first aired on PBS in 1982. The series focuses on the diverse wildlife and natural environments of North America. It features innovative film techniques, such as slow motion and close-ups, to capture the continent's flora and fauna. Running until 1994, Wild America became one of PBS's most popular programs. Reruns continue to air on commercial television, and a feature film inspired by the series was released in 1997.

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