Series synopsis
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is an American action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Syndication on August 28, 1996. It ended on May 28, 1997. It was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It stars Joe Lara, Aaron Seville, Lydie Denier and Andrew Divoff.
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a syndicated series that aired for one season. It focuses on the character of Tarzan in his early years, after his first exposure to civilization, but before his marriage to Jane. The series uses much of the mythology of Edgar Rice Burroughs' books as background material.
This version of Tarzan was filmed in the Sun City resort in South Africa, making it one of the few Tarzan productions to actually film on that continent.
The character of Nicholas Rokoff, and th ...
Premise
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a syndicated series that aired for one season. It focuses on the character of Tarzan in his early years, after his first exposure to civilization, but before his marriage to Jane. The series uses much of the mythology of Edgar Rice Burroughs' books as background material.
This version of Tarzan was filmed in the Sun City resort in South Africa, making it one of the few Tarzan productions to actually film on that continent.
The character of Nicholas Rokoff, and the fact that Tarzan is not yet married, set this series in-between the two halves of The Return of Tarzan.
R. A. Salvatore wrote an authorized Tarzan novel based on pilot script which was published as a trade-paperback in 1996, and a mass-market paperback in 1997.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Lara as Tarzan
- Aaron Seville as Timba
- Lydie Denier as Olga de Coude
- Andrew Divoff as Nicholas Rokoff
- Dennis Christopher as Paul D’Arnot
- Ralph Wilcox as Mugambi
- Angela Harry as La
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | August 28, 1996 | May 28, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tarzan's Return (1) In this two hour movie that reintroduces us to John Clayton, the Lord of Greystoke. We find Tarzan in Paris where he is becoming more uncomfortable with civilization and ready to return to the jungle. His return begins with a ""Journey to the Center of the Earth"". In order to close the hole to the other world Tarzan must find the gem stolen from the gateway. |
August 28, 1996 |
| 2 |
Tarzan's Return (2) Conclusion: After being devoured by a gigantic snake in the first half Tarzan must follow Rokoff to Pellucidar at the Earth's core. Rokoff plots with the Queen of the Mahars who are human flesh eaters. |
August 28, 1996 |
| 3 |
Tarzan and the Leopard Queen Tarzan meets up with his old friend Themba who returns from Europe to take his place as Chief of the Wogambi. His people disappear and the Leopard Men attack the Wazuari village. In order to save Themba and the women of the Wazuari, Tarzan must face Sheeta The Leopard Woman. |
September 28, 1996 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 28, 1996 |
| Last aired | May 28, 1997 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |