Hollywood Safari: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Johnson family has made a business out of their love for animals by training them for movies. The remarkable Johnson family embarks on thrilling adventures as they prepare some of the world's most exotic animals for starring roles on the silver screen. With Muddy the dog, Plato the monkey, and a host of fascinating creatures, their lives are anything but ordinary. The family dynamic adds even more excitement. Josh, the daring son, thrives on adrenaline and constantly seeks adventure, while his younger brother Peter has an extraordinary gift for connecting with animals of all kinds. The story takes a dramatic turn when the untamed wilderness collides with the glamorous world of Hollywood. It's up to Troy Johnson, a renowned animal trainer, and his captivating wife Jayne to restore order and harmony amidst the chaos. Packed with action, adventure, heartwarming moments, and family fun, Hollywood Safari proves that with determination and teamwork, nothing is out of reach!

Series details

• Title: Hollywood Safari
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 1998-07-19
• Final broadcast date listed: 1998-12-13
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Animal Planet
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 65913
• IMDb ID: tt0132218
• TVDB ID: 70439

Cast and credited roles

• David Lago — Josh Johnson
• T.J. Roberts — Josh Johnson
• Tommy Devers — Peter Johnson
• Buddy Dillenberg — Peter Johnson
• Sam J. Jones — Troy Johnson
• Caryn Richman — Jayne Johnson
• Kirsten Maryott — Loretta Wilding
• Joe Michael Burke — Greg Nichols

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1998-07-19; final listed air date 1998-12-13.

Source and licence

Adapted from Hollywood Safari on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.