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While the series was popular enough to run for two seasons (57 episodes), its legacy was often overshadowed by the films. However, for those watching on the Internet Archive, it remains a time capsule of 1960s television—a bridge between the classic adventure serials and the more character-driven action shows that followed. Summary of the Series Description Ron Ely (Tarzan/Lord Greystoke) Running Time 1966–1968 (2 Seasons, 57 Episodes) Setting African Jungle (Filmed on location) Key Characters Jai (Manuel Padilla) and Cheetah Primary Digital Home Internet Archive (archive.org)
★★★★★ "My dad watched this as a kid. We watched Episode 6 together before he passed. Thank you for preserving this." – tarzan 1966 internet archive exclusive
Mike Henry’s Tarzan is muscular, cunning, and silent in a 1960s way that feels both retro and refreshing. Whether you are a lifelong Burroughs devotee, a student of action cinema, or just someone looking for a rainy afternoon adventure, head over to Archive.org and search for the exclusive.
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In this version, Tarzan is John Clayton, Lord Greystoke. He is an educated, articulate man who, having grown up in the jungle, chooses to return to it after receiving a formal education in civilization. This duality allowed the show to explore themes of environmentalism, anti-colonialism, and the clash between modern technology and traditional ways of life. Ron Ely’s Definitive Performance
The Internet Archive hosts several collections where this and related Tarzan content can be found: Summary of the Series Description Ron Ely (Tarzan/Lord
October 20, 1966 Tarzan is captured by a corrupt colonial official and forced to lead a safari into cannibal territory. Ron Ely performed his own shackle-breaking stunt.
| Role | Name | Notes | |------|------|-------| | | Ron Ely | Former lifeguard & model; did 95% of his own stunts | | Jai | Manuel Padilla Jr. | Tarzan’s orphaned ward (original to this series) | | Cheetah | Cheeta (chimp) | Animal actor; trained by Stewart Raffill | | Recurring Villain | Rockne Tarkington | Played "Jason" – a noble rival | | Recurring Heroine | Jodie Foster (guest, age 4) | Early appearance in "The Deadly Past" (S2) | | Producer | Sy Weintraub | Previously produced the late-50s Tarzan films | | Composer | William Loose | Jungle jazz & orchestral score | | Stunt Coordinator | Joe Lewis | Real-life karate champion |