Frequently Asked Questions About Zorro

Have a question about Zorro? If so, I'll do my best to try to answer it for you. However, I get a lot of mail, and as most of it asks questions that have been previously asked before, I have put together this list of frequently asked questions. Hopefully you'll find the answer you need here, but if not, look for the e-mail link at the bottom of the page.

What was the name of Zorro's horse? What color was he?
Zorro used two different horses during the series. Well, actually multiple horses were used for different stunts and tricks, but they all represented Zorro's two horses. The main one, Tornado, was black, and was seen in the majority of the episodes. At the start of the second season Diego visited the city of Monterey and it would have been difficult to explain where Tornado came from when Diego became Zorro, so the writers introduced a new horse. This one, Phantom, was white, and was given to Zorro by a dying soldier. It was never explained where Phantom was hidden or what became of him when Diego returned home to Los Angeles.

Can I buy copies of the shows on tape or DVD?
As of the time this was written (July 2007) Disney has released the first season on DVD, but it's only available in the United States through The Disney Movie Club (www.disneymovieclub.com). You have to join the club and agree to buy several DVDs over a period of time. More details and a review of the set can be found on this site here. The first season has also been released on DVD in France. Several Internet sites offer the complete series on DVD, but these are not authorized by Disney and reports are that quality can vary greatly, with most sets having the Disney Channel logo on the screen. Disney had previously released several episodes and the compilation feature "The Sign of Zorro" on VHS tape in the United States, but these titles have long been out of print and are now hard to find.

Why did you take the show off The Disney Channel?
First of all, I personally did not take the show off the air, so don't blame me! Many people visiting the site don't realize it but this is a hobby for me and does not officially represent the views of The Walt Disney Company. If it was up to me, the show would still be on. I have more information on Disney's decision to take the show off the air here, with addresses you can use to let Disney know you would like to see the show back on television again.

Is Guy Williams still alive? Can I send him a fan letter?
Unfortunately Guy died in 1989 while living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Click here for his obituary from "The Los Angeles Times". Obviously that means you can't send him a fan letter. The same is true for George J. Lewis, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon and Britt Lomond (Capitan Monastario). Happily, Don Diamond (Corporal Reyes) is still with usand often appears at autograph shows. Sorry, he has asked that his address not be given out.

Can you send me some pictures from the show?
Due to the costs and other issues involved I am just not in a position to do this. I occasionally sell duplicates from my collection on eBay under the ID of "billcotter".

Why was Guy living in South America when he died? Where was his wife?
Guy had originally visited Argentina to promote the Zorro series and was enthusiastically welcomed there by his fans. He enjoyed it so much that he later moved there with his wife. She later decided to return to Los Angeles without him and they amicably went their separate ways, remaining friends until his death.

How much is my Zorro watch worth?
Well, it really depends on a variety of things. One is condition - does it run, for example? This type of watch is very prone to over winding, which leaves the watch relatively useless. If you have the box and instructions that adds quite a bit to the value. Like with other collectibles, the prices on the watches goes up and down according to the law of supply and demand. My best suggestion is to keep an eye on sales on www.ebay.com and see if it's worth trying to sell it. Thanks, but I'm not interested in buying it.

Where can I buy or sell Zorro merchandise?
My two recommended sources are eBay and Hake's Americana. You can usually find a large number of Zorro items there at any time. Good luck with your hunt!

What can you tell me about the lives and careers of the actors?
My site is really devoted to the Zorro series and not the overall lives and careers of the cast members. If you're looking for more info on this subject than what is here on the site I recommend visiting Mary Spooner's great website.

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