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Ron Ely famously insisted on performing his own stunts. This dedication gave the show an intense, visceral energy but came at a high physical cost. Over the course of the show's 57 episodes, Ely suffered: Two broken shoulders A multi-inch lion bite to the thigh
When NBC premiered Tarzan on September 8, 1966, it broke the mold of previous adaptations. Producer Sy Weintraub wanted a modern, sophisticated Tarzan who had been educated in civilization but chose to return to the wild. Key Elements of the Series tarzan 1966 internet archive exclusive
Many syndicated reruns of Tarzan on cable networks were heavily edited to fit modern commercial time slots, often cutting 5 to 7 minutes of footage per episode. The Archive collection features unedited versions, restoring crucial plot points, character interactions, and extended stunt sequences. 2. The Two-Part Feature Film Versions
Have you watched the exclusive Tarzan 1966 scan? Share your thoughts on the Archive’s comment page. Long live the Lord of the Apes. Over the course of the show's 57 episodes,
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VIII. Reception and legacy
| Field | Value | |-------|-------| | | September 8, 1966 – April 5, 1968 | | Network | NBC (National Broadcasting Company) | | Production Company | Banner Productions / Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. | | Format | MPEG-4 (H.264), 480p (4:3 aspect ratio) | | Audio | Mono (AAC, 128 kbps) | | Runtime | Approx. 50–52 minutes per episode (no cuts) | | Language | English (Original broadcast audio) | | Subtitles | English .SRT (fan-generated, verified) | | Scan Source | 16mm kinescopes and syndication prints | | Restoration Notes | Light noise reduction, frame stabilization, original grain preserved |
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