Let’s rewind. By 1966, Tarzan was in a rut. The Johnny Weissmuller era was a distant memory; the late 50s and early 60s had seen a few low-budget adventures, but the cultural bite was gone. NBC decided to take a massive swing. They greenlit a new series simply titled Tarzan .

: In a bold move for the franchise, producer Sy Weintraub decided to exclude Jane entirely, focusing instead on Tarzan’s bond with the orphan boy Jai (played by Manuel Padilla Jr.) and, of course, Cheeta the Chimp .

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★★★★★ "Better than any Tarzan movie. Ron Ely was a beast – literally doing his own cliff dives. The jungle looks real because IT IS real." –

September 22, 1966 A mysterious plague sweeps through a village, and Tarzan races to find an antidote while fending off a superstitious witch doctor who blames the "white ape-man."

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Here is what makes the of Tarzan 1966 a revelation:

Unlike previous iterations that portrayed Tarzan as speaking in broken English, the 1966 NBC series presented a Tarzan closer to Burroughs' original novels. Ron Ely portrayed an educated, articulate John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, who had rejected civilization to return to the jungle. No Stunt Double: The Ron Ely Standard

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Before the era of high-definition streaming and CGI blockbusters, this NBC series brought the Lord of the Jungle to life with a raw, physical authenticity that still captivates audiences today. Unlike previous film incarnations that relied on "Me Tarzan, you Jane" tropes, the 1966 series presented a sophisticated, articulate, and intelligent hero. Ron Ely, performing many of his own stunts, defined the character for a generation, balancing the brute strength of the wild with the intellect of a civilized man.

While the Ron Ely television series is the primary focus for many, 1966 was a banner year for Tarzan on all fronts. It also saw the release of a major theatrical film: Tarzan and the Valley of Gold , which introduced former NFL player Mike Henry as the new movie Tarzan.

Starring former NFL player Mike Henry in his debut as Tarzan, the film is known for its very James Bond-like portrayal of the hero. This globetrotting Tarzan wears a tropical suit, carries a suitcase, and battles a megalomaniac millionaire who has kidnapped a young boy to find a legendary city of gold. The movie was the first of three Tarzan films produced back-to-back by Sy Weintraub, all starring Mike Henry.