Cowboy in Africa (1967–1968)

Rodeo champion Jim Sinclair is hired by Commander Hayes to introduce modern methods to his game ranch in Kenya. His Navajo blood brother John Henry helps; 10-year-old orphan Samson adopts them.

Creators:

Ivan Tors, Andy White

Stars:

Chuck Connors, Tom Nardini, Ronald Howard

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Chuck Connors	...	Jim Sinclair (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Tom Nardini	...	John Henry (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Ronald Howard	...	Wing Commander Hayes (26 episodes, 1967-1968)
Gerald Edwards	...	Samson (26 episodes, 1967-1968)

Storyline

Rodeo champion Jim Sinclair is hired by Commander Hayes to introduce modern methods to his game ranch in Kenya. His Navajo blood brother John Henry helps; 10-year-old orphan Samson adopts them.

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Plot Keywords:

spin off | africa

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cowboy Afrikassa

Filming Locations:

Africa USA - 6867 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ivan Tors Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (26 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character names remained the same as those in Africa: Texas Style although all but one actor was recast. John Henry continued to be played by Tom Nardini.

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Connections

Follows Africa: Texas Style (1967)

User Reviews

Rip-roaring Rodeo in Africa.

Square-jawed, super tall Chuck Connors takes on Africa. One of Ivan Tors' series based on Tors' own 1967 movie, "Africa, Texas Style" starring Hugh O'Brien.

A retired British Commander hires Texas Cowboy Jim Sinclair (Chuck Connors) to help him teach the Masai how to domesticate wild animals American Style.

As a Chuck Connors fan, I was glad to see him back in action after a bad run on "Branded," an unusually silly Western series that had him going town to town running from a charge of cowardice in the U.S. Cavalry.

Was this better? In some ways. Not a great series, but definitely fun. It was running around the time of the Tarzan with Ron Ely and Daktari (whose theme song went "Daktari - Daktari - Daktari, Daktari, Daktari")

• both, shows about Africa.

I don't remember much about the series, except, Jim Sinclair dressed in Safari garb, carried a big carbine rifle, and rode a horse.

Also, I remember lots and lots of African animals. It wasn't that great of a series, but it kept me entertained. Nothing Connors did could rival "The Rifleman," I don't believe.