description Zorro Overview
Zorro is a classic American television series based on Johnston McCulley’s stories about the heroic swordsman Diego de la Vega. Set in 19th-century California, it follows his exploits as a masked defender of the oppressed against corrupt officials. The show, starring Guy Williams, was popular with families and viewers interested in historical adventure dramas. It remains a notable example of television action-adventure programming from the late 1950s.
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help Zorro FAQ
Which Zorro TV show stars Guy Williams?
The classic Disney Zorro series stars Guy Williams as Don Diego de la Vega and his masked alter ego. It aired on ABC from 1957 to 1959 and was produced by Walt Disney Productions.
How many episodes are in Disney's Zorro?
The main series has 78 half-hour episodes across 2 seasons, plus 4 later hour-long specials. Gene Sheldon played Bernardo and Henry Calvin played Sergeant Garcia.
Where and when is the Guy Williams Zorro set?
The show is set in Spanish California, especially Los Angeles around 1820. Don Diego uses the Zorro identity to fight corrupt officials while maintaining his public image as a harmless aristocrat.
Is the 1957 Zorro connected to modern Zorro movies?
It is based on Johnston McCulley's Zorro character, the same source tradition behind later films such as The Mask of Zorro. The Guy Williams series is its own Disney version, with a black-and-white TV style and serialized adventure arcs.
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