"Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle" (1976) TV series 1976-1978

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Writer:

Edgar Rice Burroughs (characters)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Genre:

Action | Animation

Plot Keywords:

Tarzan | Character Name In Title

Cast

Robert Ridgely

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Tarzan (1 episode, 1976)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (36 episodes)

Country:

USA

Color:

Color

Company:

Filmation Associates

Trivia:

The Tarzan yell in the cartoon was not done by Tarzan voice actor Robert Ridgely. In fact, it was performed by Danton Burroughs, grandson of Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Movie Connections:

Followed by Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981)

My Introduction to Tarzan

This was my first exposure to Tarzan, along with the old Johnny Weismuller movies, although I remember being confused at the differences between the two versions. I preferred my Tarzan `smart,' meaning speaking perfect English, but I always wondered why the cartoon Tarzan didn't carry a knife (thanks, network censors!) But otherwise it was perfect, the kind of show that made me go out in the backyard and do Tarzan yells until I was hoarse. It also made me seek out the Tarzan novels in my school library, and made me a fan of one of fiction's great heroes.

I really wish someone would show this series again (Cartoon Network, I'm looking at you!) It had adventure, excitement, fine animation, and it made an excellent introduction to the Tarzan legend. I hope I get to see it again someday.