Produced by , the 1966 series broke away from the "me Tarzan, you Jane" trope. Starring Ron Ely in the title role, this version depicted Tarzan as an educated, articulate man who, tired of civilization, returned to his jungle roots.
The series was initially filmed in Brazil before moving production to Mexico . It ran for two seasons, totaling 57 episodes .
Users can find old comic strips from the same era (1960s) that reflect the visual style of the series.
Digitized copies of ERBzine and other fan publications on the Archive detail the show's development and its place in the broader history of Tarzan on television . Copyright and Public Domain Status
