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List of TV series based on Tarzan

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This is a list of TV series based on Tarzan.

Tarzan originated in a series of novels, from which a large number of serial films were derived. Television later emerged as a primary vehicle bringing the character to the public. From the mid-1950s, all the extant sound Tarzan films became staples of Saturday morning television aimed at young and teenaged viewers. In 1958, movie Tarzan Gordon Scott filmed three episodes for a prospective television series. The program did not sell, but a number of later series were produced.

Title Aired Broadcaster Type Tarzan actor Jane actor Notes
Tarzan 1966–68 NBC TV series Ron Ely None Produced by Sy Weintraub.
Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle 1976–80 CBS Animated TV series Robert Ridgely Linda Gary (guest only, in episode 30) Produced by Filmation; episodes later incorporated into the Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour (1977–78), Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978–80), The Tarzan/Lone Ranger Adventure Hour (1980–81), and The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour) (1981–82).
Tarzan in Manhattan 1989-04-15 CBS TV movie Joe Lara Kim Crosby
Io Jane, tu Tarzan 1989 ? (Italy) TV miniseries Sebastiano Somma Carmen Russo
Tarzán 1991–94 TF1, syndication (U.S.) TV series Wolf Larson Lydie Denier In this version, Tarzan is a blond environmentalist, and Jane is a French ecologist.
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures 1996–97 Syndication (U.S.) TV series Joe Lara None
The Legend of Tarzan 2001–02 UPN Animated TV series Michael T. Weiss Olivia d'Abo Produced by Disney as a spin-off from its animated film.
Tarzan 2003 The WB TV series Travis Fimmel Sarah Wayne Callies This version is set in contemporary New York City, with Jane as a police detective. Cancelled after eight episodes.