Flipper was a show about a fish and wildlife ranger named Porter Ricks, and his two sons, Sandy and Bud. The show centers around a precocious pet dolphin, named Flipper, and all their adventures.
Flipper was a spinoff from the 1963 feature film. Flipper's theme song also remains one of the most popular themes from the 1960's era.
Cast and Characters
Brian Kelly as Porter Ricks
Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks
Tommy Norden as Bud Ricks
Andy Devine as Hap Gorman (1964-1965)
Ulla Stromstedt as Ulla Norstrand (1965-1966)
Broadcast History, Episode Guide, & TV Schedule First Telecast: September 19, 1964
Last Telecast: September 1, 1968
View the Flipper Episode Guide Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 88
Original Network: NBC
Original Primetime TV Schedule:
September 1964- September 1967, NBC, Saturday 7:30-8:00pm
January 1968- June 1968, NBC, Sunday 6:30-7:00pm
June 1968- September 1968, NBC, Sunday 7:00-7:30pm
Theme Song Lyrics and Opening Credits
They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning,
No-one you see, is smarter than he,
And we know Flipper, lives in a world full of wonder,
Flying there-under, under the sea!
Everyone loves the king of the sea,
Ever so kind and gentle is he,
Tricks he will do when children appear,
And how they laugh when he's near!
They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning,
No-one you see, is smarter than he,
And we know Flipper, lives in a world full of wonder,
Flying there-under, under the sea!
Flipper was a show about a fish and wildlife ranger named Porter Ricks, and his two sons, Sandy and Bud. The show centers around a precocious pet dolphin, named Flipper, and all their adventures.
