Tarzan - 1966 Internet Archive Exclusive _hot_

Because the rights are a nightmare. The Tarzan estate (Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.) has famously suppressed the 1966 pilot. Rumors suggest it’s because Riordan’s Tarzan was openly bisexual in the unaired second episode (a claim CelluloidGhost hints at in the upload notes, though that episode remains missing). Others say the estate simply hates the depiction of the apes as violent, non-comedic creatures.

The "exclusive" you're referring to is most likely the , starring Ron Ely. The Internet Archive (archive.org) hosts a significant, fan-preserved collection of this series, which is often considered "exclusive" because: tarzan 1966 internet archive exclusive

On the Internet Archive, the series exists as a user-curated collection. The uploads—often digitized from VHS recordings or earlier DVD transfers—capture the show in its raw, nostalgic glory. While they may lack the 4K polish of a modern restoration, the grain and color palette transport the viewer back to a Saturday morning in the late 60s. Because the rights are a nightmare

collection maintained by the Old Time Radio Researchers (OTRR) Group. Related Ephemera Others say the estate simply hates the depiction

Accessing the is refreshingly simple, yet it requires a specific method to find the "exclusive" features.

: The show was initially filmed on location in Brazil before moving production to Mexico , providing a realistic backdrop that set it apart from studio-bound productions of the time. Exploring the Internet Archive "Exclusives"

: Digital copies of the source material by Edgar Rice Burroughs , such as " Tarzan of the Apes ," are available as both texts and LibriVox audio recordings. Rights & Availability