6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tarzan (1966)
Tarzan (1966)
Overview
Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of civilization, had returned to the jungle where he had been raised. The show retained many of the trappings of the classic movie series, including Cheeta, while excluding other elements, such as Jane, as part of the "new look" for the fabled apeman that producer Sy Weintraub had introduced in previous motion pictures starring Gordon Scott, Jock Mahoney, and Mike Henry. CBS aired repeat episodes the program during the summer of 1969.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of civilization, had returned to the jungle where he had been raised. The show retained many of the trappings of the classic movie series, including Cheeta, while excluding other elements, such as Jane, as part of the "new look" for the fabled apeman that producer Sy Weintraub had introduced in previous motion pictures starring Gordon Scott, Jock Mahoney, and Mike Henry. CBS aired repeat episodes the program during the summer of 1969.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values due to its central focus on environmental protection and the critique of human exploitation of nature, with Tarzan acting as the primary defender against destructive external forces.
This film features traditional casting with a white male lead and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative portrays the main character as a heroic figure, with no significant critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The 1966 "Tarzan" television series, like its source material, focuses on adventure and jungle survival. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The 1966 'Tarzan' television series does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, the framework for evaluating portrayal is not applicable, as there is no depiction to assess.
The 1966 Tarzan television series primarily focuses on Tarzan's physical prowess. Female characters, including Jane, are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct physical confrontation and victory in such scenarios.
The 1966 Tarzan series features Tarzan and other established characters maintaining their canonical genders from the original source material. No significant characters established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender.
The 1966 'Tarzan' television series features Tarzan, a character canonically established as white in Edgar Rice Burroughs' novels and prior adaptations, portrayed by a white actor. No major characters in this adaptation appear to have their established race changed from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.1
6.7
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