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Tarzan - Old Time Radio Shows
Tarzan - Lord of the Jungle
 | | Show Name: | Tarzan - Lord of the Jungle | | Episodes Available: | 74 | | Latest Episode: | Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle 68 - Evidence Destroyed | Uploaded: Nov 18, 2014 | | Categories: | Jungle | After his first run which lasted between 1932-1936, the radio listening audience had to wait until 1951 to again hear the adventures of Tarzan, and then it was only syndicated on the West coast on the Mutual Don-Lee network. The series, a product of Commadore Productions, was later syndicated nationwide on CBS, replacing Hopalong Cassidy. Unlike the previous series, it was not a serial. The part of Tarzan was played by Lamont Johnson. Walter White, Jr. produced the series. Most scripts were written by Bud Lesser. It opened with:
"From the heart of the jungle comes a savage cry of victory. This is Tarzan, Lord of the jungle! From the black core of dark Africa, land of enchantment, mystery and violence comes one of the most colorful figures of all time. Transcribed from the immortal pen of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan, the bronzed, white son of the jungle!"
The West coast syndication started on January 11, 1951. The nation-wide syndication started on March 22, 1952 and ran for sixty-seven 30-minute episodes until June 27, 1953. It's not known at this time when the West coast Mutual run ended or how many shows that run included. |
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Tarzan - Tarzan of the Apes
 | | Show Name: | Tarzan - Tarzan of the Apes | | Episodes Available: | 59 | | Latest Episode: | Tarzan of the Apes 54 - Witch Doctor Noises | Uploaded: Nov 17, 2014 | | Categories: | Jungle | Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan of The Apes" first appeared on radio on September 12, 1932 in a syndicated serial that lasted for 286 episodes. Sadly only the first 77 episodes are known to have survived, meaning we are suddenly cut off mid-stream.
The show aired three times each week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each episode, not counting commercials, ran for about ten minutes.
Below is part of a release from the sponsors Signal Oil & Gas Co:
"Saturday, September 10th, the first Radio Premiere on record presented to radio fans all over the State the first episode in the thrilling adventures of "Tarzan of the Apes," sponsored by the Signal Oil and Gas Company. Critics and thousands of motorists who jammed the World Premiere Radio Show at Fox Pantages Theatre in Hollywood proclaimed it the most fascinating and colorful radio program they had ever heard.
Among those who participated in the stage show were Jim Pierce, all-American football player and well-known actor, who takes the part of Tarzan in Signal's sensational radio serial; Miss Joan Burroughs, talented actress and daughter of Edgar Rice Burroughs; Mr. Burroughs himself, internationally known author of all "Tarzan" stories together with the entire Tarzan radio cast, including Lord and Lady Graystoke, Captain Tracy, Cecil Clayton, Yont, Professor Porter, Philander, (Joan Burroughs as Jane Porter and James Pierce as Tarzan).... " |
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Tarzan - The Diamond of Asher
 | | Show Name: | Tarzan - The Diamond of Asher | | Episodes Available: | 39 | | Latest Episode: | Tarzan - The Diamond of Asher 39 | Uploaded: Nov 18, 2014 | | Categories: | Jungle | This serial started on May 14, 1934, airing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, consisting of 39 15-minute episodes. Tarzan was played by Carlton KaDell, the show was directed by Fred Shields and narrated by John McIntire.
Although originally broadcast in 1934, the following introduction was penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs for the announcer to read introducing a 1940 broadcast of Tarzan And The Diamond of Asher.
"We bring you Tarzan, that immortal fictional character of Edgar Rice Burroughs, in a new and exciting serial entitled TARZAN AND THE DIAMOND OF ASHER, which is adapted from the novel, 'Tarzan And The Forbidden City.' Deep in the heart of Africa rises a mighty cone-shaped mountain, an extinct volcano, in the huge crater of which lies The Forbidden City of Asher... To reach this stronghold two safaris endure hardships and perils that bring death to some and high adventure to all... One safari is bent on the rescue of the son of its leader... the other, headed by a wily and unscrupulous Oriental, seeks only the Father of Diamonds... And through the intrigue and mystery and the danger moves the majestic figure of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle." (source: old-time.com) |
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Tarzan - The Fires of Tohr
 | | Show Name: | Tarzan - The Fires of Tohr | | Episodes Available: | 39 | | Latest Episode: | Tarzan - The Fires of Tohr 25 | Uploaded: Nov 18, 2014 | | Categories: | Jungle | Tarzan and the Fires of Tohr was the second serial produced by Burroughs. Due to delays the show only played on ten stations, including Hawaii, Canada and Australia. The 39 episodes originally aired during 1936. Here is the original synopsis:
"While investigating the illegal activities of slave traders and ivory smugglers, Tarzan and his friend, Paul D'Arnot save a member of the Burton-Ashleigh Expedition from death. After learning that the expedition is lost, Tarzan agrees to lead the group out of the jungle. Little do they realize however, that they will soon be captured by a strange yellow race, and taken to the lost city of Tohr... There they face the dangers of the arena, rogue elephants and sacrifice to the Fires of Tohr - the result of a hidden lake of volcanic fire that shoots up through a pit to the very arms of the temple god, an idol carved in the likeness of a lion.
Befriending the son of the ruler of a rival city who is held as a slave in Tohr, Tarzan and his friends face death at every turn. Love, hate, jealousy, and political intrigue - as well as courage and loyalty - all play parts in this thrilling serial produced under the personal direction of Edgar Rice Burroughs." |
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