Anna and the King (TV series)

Infobox Television
show_name = Anna and the King


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genre = Sitcom
writer = Bud Freeman
Bill Idelson
Margaret Landon
Jerry Mayer
Harvey Miller
Tim Pine
Tina Pine
Gene Thompson
director = Gerald Mayer
Lee Philips
William Wiard
starring = Yul Brynner
Samantha Eggar
composer = Jerry Goldsmith
Richard Shores
country = USA
language = English
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 13
list_episodes =
executive_producer = Gene Reynolds
producer = Bill Idelson
Harvey Miller
runtime = 30 mins.
channel = CBS
first_aired = September 17, 1972
last_aired = December 31, 1972

"Anna and the King" is a short-lived sitcom broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1972 fall lineup.

Overview

"Anna and the King" was based on the 1956 film of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I", which was in turn based on the novel "Anna and the King of Siam" by Margaret Landon. Unlike the majority of attempts to turn hit films into television series, "Anna and the King" starred the film's king, Yul Brynner, who was probably more identified with that role than any other that he ever played.

The plot, like that of the musical, involved the king's bringing to Siam of a British governess, Anna Owens (portrayed here by Samantha Eggar), to educate his 12 year old son and heir, Crown Prince Chulalongkorn (Brian Tochi). As time goes on, the two develop a platonic infatuation with each other, despite the low status of women in Siamese society, which appalls Anna, as does the king's related practice of polygamy. Also appearing regularly was a member of the royal household, Kralahome (Keye Luke).

While the musical, both film and stage versions, was a tremendous worldwide hit (Brynner was still touring in the stage version until just before his death), this series was not and it was cancelled at the midseason.

Cast

Episodes

References

*Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, "The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows"

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