Tarzan: The Epic Adventures
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: Joe Lara, Aaron Seville, Lydie Denier
Season 1
22 episodes
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.LCC45minAug 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.LCC45minAug 28, 1996
3. Tarzan and the Leopard QueenTarzan 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.LCC45minSep 28, 1996
4. Tarzan and the Lost LegionA Roman Legion that has wondered the jungle for 900 years learns that the Empire has fallen. Claudius is challenged for his authority by his niece Athena while Themba and Tarzan are pitted against each other in the circle of death.LCC45minOct 5, 1996
5. Tarzan and the Scarlet DiamondWhen a female pilot comes to the jungle in search of her friend, she finds a new friend in Tarzan. Emma's friend is an archeologist and has started a war between the Ungala and the Lizarians. The reason for the war? The Scarlet Diamond.LCC45minOct 12, 1996
6. Tarzan and the Black OrchidTemba becomes the victim of a deadly plague after an ape attack. The jungle may only have a few months before the plague over runs it, unless Tarzan finds the cure. The Black Orchid holds that cure but is considered non-existent.LCC45minOct 19, 1996
7. Tarzan and the Reflections in an Evil EyeTarzan falls prey to an evil sorcerer who places him under a spell that divides his ""ape"" instincts and ""man"" self.LCC45minOct 26, 1996
8. Tarzan and the Priestess of OparNo synopsis available yet.LCC45minMay 28, 1997
9. Tarzan and the Fury of the ZaduWhen a solar eclipse turns a peaceful tribe into savges, Tarzan forms a shaky alliance with La--whose mysterious potion can return tribe members to their normal selves.LCC45minNov 9, 1996
10. Tarzan and the Revenge of ZimpalaThe brutal hunter Zimpala stalks Tarzan to avenge the death of his brother, who was killed by Tarzan for poaching his ape mother.LCC45minNov 16, 1996
11. Tarzan and the Return of KukulcanTasi is bitten by one of the Snake People. Tarzan and Themba must take her to the Sienota in the ancient Mayan village. The Mayan's believing that Tarzan is their God, KuKulcan, are willing to take on the Snake People's way of life.LCC45minNov 23, 1996
12. Tarzan and the White PebbleVusi, an oracle, challenges Tarzan with a series of tasks to teach him about his past, his human side and his future as a warrior.LCC45minJan 26, 1997
13. Tarzan and the Moon GodTarzan and Themba spearhead a fevered search for the pirates who've stolen a statue the Waziris use to honor the moon god.LCC45minFeb 2, 1997
14. Tarzan and the Forbidden CityThemba, Tarzan and one of his friends fall prey to a vicious mercenary, who forces them to lead him to the Forbidden City so he can steal the tribe's riches.LCC45minFeb 9, 1997
15. Tarzan and the Leopard DemonTarzan intercedes when the Leopard Demon kidnaps a hunter's daughter. He then finds he must contend with the members of a bloodthirsty seach party.LCC45minFeb 16, 1997
16. Tarzan and the Demon WithinIn a clip-filled episode, Tarzan must overcome his own fears over being trapped in enclosed spaces when he and Themba become lost in a caved-in mine shaft.LCC45minFeb 23, 1997
17. Tarzan and the MaharsTarzan is reunited with his old nemesis, Rokoff, when the two men travel to the Earth' core to battle a tribe of flesh eating winged creatures.LCC45minMar 2, 1997
18. Tarzan and the AmtoransSearching for missing tribe women, Tarzan stumbles upon a portal to another universe, where he uncovers a plot to use the women to repopulate a civilization.LCC45minApr 27, 1997
19. Tarzan and the Beast of DunaliTarzan travels to a mysterious border town, where he joins the manhunt for a giant ape-like creature responsible for the deaths of several women.LCC45minMay 4, 1997
20. Tarzan and the Shadow of AngerNo synopsis available yet.LCC45minMay 28, 1997
21. Tarzan and the Mystery of the LakeA pair of scientists, searching for a legendary sea creature, change their agenda when Tarzan finds something else--a man they presume to be ""the missing link"".LCC45minMay 18, 1997
22. Tarzan and the Circus HunterTarzan has the ride of his life when a simple trip turns into a murder mystery involving a devious magician and the ape man's missing cousin.LCC45minMay 25, 1997
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Tarzan: The Epic Adventures
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
