National Geographic Specials - 1984

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Among the Wild Chimpanzees

1 - Among the Wild Chimpanzees

Air Date: January 1, 1984

Follow two landmark decades of Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees.

Love Those Trains

2 - Love Those Trains

Air Date: February 8, 1984

Covers the history of trains from steam engines to diesels, nostalgically remembering the days when trains bridged the continents, empowered the pioneers, and ferried troops. Also follows the iconic Orient Express on one of its routes.

Return to Everest

3 - Return to Everest

Air Date: March 7, 1984

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay return to Everest to celebrate their historic ascent.

Flight of the Whooping Crane

4 - Flight of the Whooping Crane

Air Date: April 4, 1984

Shows the endangered whooping crane's perilous migratory path.