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SHEENA: Queen of the Jungle (1955-1956) Swinging with Irish McCalla

David the Bruce • May 03, 2021

One of the most important early TV shows

Orphaned and raised by wild animals in Africa, Sheena became the queen of the jungle.

Series Directed by

Carl K. Hittleman, Arthur Pierson, Stuart Gilmore, Frank McDonald

Writters:

Will Eisner, Lee Erwin, Ken Field, Lawrence L. Goldman, Frank Gruber, Jerry Iger, Budd Lesser, William Lively, Terence Maples, Joel Murcott, Samuel Newman, Herbert Purdom, Joe Richardson, Warren Wilson, Leroy H. Zehren

Cast:

Irish McCalla ... Sheena

Christian Drake ... Bob Rayburn

Neal the Chimp ... Chim

Virgil Richardson ... Rafik

Lee Weaver ... Lagi

Desciption and Titles:

SHEENA: Queen of the Jungle (1955-1956) with commentary

The program includes commentary. Orphaned and raised by wild animals in Kenya, Africa, Sheena became the queen of the jungle. She championed the local natives, protected animals, and battled evildoers. Sheena was a proto-feminist in leopard skin, being the only genuinely independent woman on television in that era. Sheena broke early 50s stereotypes. It is a series that has grown in popularity and importance over the years.