How many seasons does National Geographic Specials have?

National Geographic Specials has 45 seasons and 165 episodes in total, premiering in 1965.

Is National Geographic Specials finished or still running?

National Geographic Specials is still running — new episodes are expected. New-season updates appear on this page.

What is the rating of National Geographic Specials?

National Geographic Specials holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 8 votes.

Who stars in National Geographic Specials?

National Geographic Specials stars Alexander Scourby, Richard Kiley, Frank C. Craighead, John Craighead.

What genre is National Geographic Specials?

National Geographic Specials is a Documentary series that first aired in 1965.

What language is National Geographic Specials in?

National Geographic Specials was originally made in English, with dialogue also in english.

Is there a Hindi trailer for National Geographic Specials?

No verified Hindi trailer for National Geographic Specials is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

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National Geographic Specials

Name: National Geographic Specials
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1965-09-10
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Alexander Scourby, Richard Kiley, Frank C. Craighead, John Craighead, Leslie Nielsen

7.1(8)196545 seasons · 165 episodes—

Documentary

For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.

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Status: Returning Series
Type: Scripted
Last aired: 2010-08-18
Language: English

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Top billed cast

Frank C. CraigheadSelf

John CraigheadSelf

Birute GaldikasSelf

John CraigheadSelf

Frank Craighead Sr.Self

Behind the camera

Director

Marshall Flaum Aram Boyajian Irwin Rosten

Writers

Nicolas Noxon Irwin Rosten Marshall Flaum

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Air dates

First aired: 1965-09-10
Latest episode: 2010-08-18
Status: Returning Series
Next release: In production

196510 Sept 1965
20021 May 2002
196730 Jan 1967
196820 Feb 1968
196918 Feb 1969
197010 Feb 1970
197113 Feb 1971
197212 Jan 1972
197317 Jan 1973
197410 Jan 1974
197528 Oct 1975
197613 Jan 1976
197718 Jan 1977
19789 Jan 1978
19797 Jan 1979
19808 Jan 1980
19817 Jan 1981
198213 Jan 1982
19831 Jan 1983
19841 Jan 1984
198516 Jan 1985
19863 Jan 1986
198714 Jan 1987
198820 Jan 1988
19898 Jan 1989
199010 Jan 1990
19919 Jan 1991
199222 Jan 1992
199320 Jan 1993
199412 Jan 1994
199525 Jan 1995
199617 Jan 1996
199725 Feb 1997
199824 Jan 1998
199930 Jan 1999
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201018 Aug 2010

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