Tarzan 1966
What is Tarzan?
The television series Tarzan aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character who had returned to the jungle where he had been raised.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 57
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1966
- Last aired
- Apr 5, 1968
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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The television series Tarzan aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character who had returned to the jungle where he had been raised. The show retained many of the trappings of the classic movie series, including Cheeta, while excluding other elements. The series was part of a "new look" for the character that producer Sy Weintraub had introduced in previous motion pictures. After its initial run, CBS aired repeat episodes of the program during the summer of 1969. The series starred Ron Ely as Tarzan, who had grown tired of civilization. The production of the series included filming in Brazil for the first five episodes. The show can be found listed on various online databases, including The Movie Database and IMDb, which provide information on the cast and crew.
Should you watch it?
“A well-educated Tarzan abandons civilization to return to the jungle where he was raised.”
- classic cinematic style
- well-educated protagonist
- lacks traditional character elements like Jane
Watch it if you enjoy classic adventure stories featuring the legendary apeman.
The series maintains the traditional tone and trappings of the classic motion picture franchise.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 31 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Eyes of the Lion Sep 8, 1966
- E2 The Ultimate Weapon Sep 16, 1966
- E3 Leopard on the Loose Sep 23, 1966
- E4 A Life for a Life Sep 30, 1966
- E5 The Prisoner Oct 7, 1966
- E6 The Three Faces of Death Oct 14, 1966
- E7 The Prodigal Puma Oct 21, 1966
- E8 The Deadly Silence (1) Oct 28, 1966
- E9 The Deadly Silence (2) Nov 4, 1966
- E10 The Figurehead Nov 11, 1966
- E11 Village of Fire Nov 18, 1966
- E12 The Day of the Golden Lion Dec 2, 1966
- E13 Pearls of Tanga Dec 9, 1966
- E14 The End of the River Dec 16, 1966
- E15 The Ultimate Duel Dec 23, 1966
- E16 The Fire People Dec 30, 1966
- E17 Track of the Dinosaur Jan 6, 1967
- E18 The Day the Earth Trembled Jan 13, 1967
- E19 Cap'n Jai Jan 20, 1967
- E20 A Pride of Assassins Jan 27, 1967
- E21 The Golden Runaway Feb 3, 1967
- E22 Basil of the Bulge Feb 10, 1967
- E23 Mask of Rona Feb 17, 1967
- E24 To Steal the Rising Sun Feb 24, 1967
- E25 Jungle Dragnet Mar 3, 1967
- E26 The Perils of Charity Jones (1) Mar 10, 1967
- E27 The Perils of Charity Jones (2) Mar 17, 1967
- E28 The Circus Mar 24, 1967
- E29 The Ultimatum Mar 31, 1967
- E30 Algie B for Brave Apr 7, 1967
- E31 Man Killer Apr 14, 1967
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Tiger, Tiger Sep 15, 1967
- E2 Voice of the Elephant Sep 22, 1967
- E3 Thief Catcher Sep 29, 1967
- E4 The Blue Stone of Heaven (1) Oct 6, 1967
- E5 The Blue Stone of Heaven (2) Oct 13, 1967
- E6 Curse of the Mugumba Tree Oct 20, 1967
- E7 The Fanatics Oct 27, 1967
- E8 Last of the Supermen Nov 3, 1967
- E9 Hotel Hurricane Nov 10, 1967
- E10 The Pride of a Lioness Nov 17, 1967
- E11 Mountains of the Moon (1) Nov 24, 1967
- E12 Mountains of the Moon (2) Dec 1, 1967
- E13 Jai's Amnesia Dec 15, 1967
- E14 Creeping Giants Dec 29, 1967
- E15 The Professional Jan 5, 1968
- E16 The Convert Jan 12, 1968
- E17 King of the Dwasari Jan 26, 1968
- E18 A Gun for Jai Feb 2, 1968
- E19 Trek to Terror Feb 9, 1968
- E20 End of a Challenge Feb 16, 1968
- E21 Jungle Ransom Feb 23, 1968
- E22 Four O'Clock Army (1) Mar 1, 1968
- E23 Four O'Clock Army (2) Mar 8, 1968
- E24 Rendezvous for Revenge Mar 15, 1968
- E25 Alex the Great Mar 22, 1968
- E26 Trina Apr 5, 1968
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The series aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968.
Is Jane in the show?
No, the series excluded Jane as part of a new look for the character.
Is Cheeta featured?
Yes, the show retained the character of Cheeta.
Did any other network air the show?
Yes, CBS aired repeat episodes during the summer of 1969.
How is Tarzan portrayed?
Tarzan is portrayed as a well-educated character who has returned to the jungle.