Swinging Through History: Rediscovering Tarzan (1966) on the Internet Archive
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The show, which ran on NBC from 1966 to 1968, was noted for its high production values and its "new look" for the character: The "Civilized" Tarzan tarzan 1966 internet archive
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For fans of classic adventure, the 1966 Tarzan TV series represents a unique turning point for the legendary Lord of the Jungle. Starring Ron Ely, this version of Tarzan moved away from the "me Tarzan, you Jane" monosyllabic grunts of earlier films, presenting an articulate, well-educated hero who chose to return to the jungle after becoming disillusioned with civilization. Swinging Through History: Rediscovering Tarzan (1966) on the
In the show, Tarzan was supposed to be tracking a rogue elephant. In the standard version, he spots the beast, climbs a tree, and surveys the valley. But in this file, the camera lingered. The shot held for ten seconds, then twenty. It was a static frame of the jungle canopy.
Item: Tarzan_NBC_1966_Pilot_35mm_Scan_Unrestored. Uploader: JungleGhost_99. Date: 2 hours ago. In the show, Tarzan was supposed to be
: The series famously excluded Jane, focusing instead on Tarzan's adventures with the orphan boy (played by Manuel Padilla Jr.) and the chimpanzee Stellar Guest Stars