The African Queen (1977 film) "Variety" opined that the leads "Both turn in pro jobs but are necessarily haunted by their predecessors." Though intended to be a pilot for a television series, it received disappointing ratings and was not picked up. The African Queen (1977 film) The African Queen is a television film which aired on CBS on March 18, 1977. It stars Warren Oates as Captain Charlie Allnut and Mariette Hartley as Rose Sayer, reprising roles originated by Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in the 1951 film of the same name. Rather than being a remake, the plot continues after the events of the
Rosie and Jim and can be heard quacking when there are no humans around so that both Rosie and Jim know that the coast is clear. During many episodes, Rosie or Jim can be seen kissing the duck. Rosie and Jim's home is the "Ragdoll", a beautiful canal boat. Throughout its run, the boat was acquired by three owners. Each one playing a role according to their profession. An author who writes stories about Rosie and Jim based upon his own everyday outings. Cunliffe was the only presenter to break the fourth wall, delivering pieces to camera and narration throughout every episode, which