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    Adventures of Captain Hartz, The

    1 9 5 3 – 1 9 5 5 (USA)
    15 minute episodes

    These adventure stories for children from ABC related the sea adventures of Captain Hartz as he travelled to different jungles around the world, bringing home exotic animals to show to the viewers.

    Philip Lord starred and narrated the stories. The sponsor was Hartz Mountain Pet Foods.

    Also known as Captain Hartz and His Pets.

    Captain Hartz
    Philip Lord (1)
    Ned Locke (2)
    Assistants
    Jerry Garvey
    Tony Mercern
    Brigid Bazlen

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