Tarzan was the brain child of American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, who after having had several failed attempts at penetrating the pulp fiction scene finally made a name for himself with this jungle fantasy adventure. In 1932, the novel was adapted into a radio program that starred James Pierce as the infamous lord of the jungle, Tarzan. Coincidentally, Burroughs’ daughter Joan who happened to be Pierce’s wife also played Tarzan’s love interest, Jane. The show was an overnight success and captured a staggering number of listeners. This old time radio program was broken into three parts. Tarzan of the Apes was the first installment in the series and narrated his history and background. In 1934, Carton KaDell portrayed Tarzan in the second series, Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher. The third and final arc was serialized in 1936 entitled: The Fires of Toth. Due to its mass appeal, this old radio show was later revived in 1951 and enjoyed air time until 1952, with Lamont Johnson breathing life into the character of Tarzan once again. The political views deeply entrenched within the story allowed Tarzan to carve a place in the golden age of radio as a unique and terrifyingly original series. A world of danger and thrills await you deep in the forests of Africa, enjoy Tarzan! Click here to read more about Tarzan Of The Apes
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Please enjoy these 84 old time radio episodes:
Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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+ Episode 8 continues the story of this exciting Tarzan adventure starring Carlton KaDell as Tarzan,... | |
09.12.1932 | tarzans first birthday |
+ Program #1. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. This syn... | |
09.13.1932 | apes slay parents |
+ Lord Greystoke is being attacked. He is thrown forward. Suddenly he is face to face with the beast... | |
09.14.1932 | young tarzan examines hut |
+ Program #16. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. While T... | |
09.14.1932 | tarzan (03) tarzan in young manhood | ||
09.15.1932 | mutiny on ship |
+ Program #4. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Captain ... | |
09.16.1932 | tarzan (05) tarzan sees a ship |
+ Program #3. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. In the p... | |
09.19.1932 | tarzan (06) tarzan rescues the captain |
+ Program #4. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Captain ... | |
09.21.1932 | tarzan (08) did the bottle really go overboard |
+ Program #5. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. The muti... | |
09.23.1932 | tarzan (10) a fight aboard ship |
+ Program #6. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Tarzan w... | |
09.26.1932 | tarzan rescues the captain again |
+ Program #7. American Radio Syndicate syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Tarzan s... | |
09.26.1932 | tarzan (11) tarzan's shack | ||
09.28.1932 | tarzan (13) tarzan delivers the sailor | ||
09.30.1932 | the captain is in quicksand | ||
09.30.1932 | tarzan (15) clayton tries to rescue the professor | ||
10.03.1932 | tarzan (16) tarzan saves clayton | ||
10.05.1932 | tarzan (18) tarzan reads jane's letter | ||
10.07.1932 | mutinous captain killed | ||
10.07.1932 | tarzan (20) tarzan presides over apes | ||
10.10.1932 | tarzan (21) tarzan rescues jane from the apes | ||
10.12.1932 | tarzan rescues janes father | ||
10.12.1932 | tarzan (23) rescue | ||
10.14.1932 | clayton tries to rescue the professor | ||
10.14.1932 | tarzan (25) clayton hunts tarzan | ||
10.17.1932 | tarzan (26) tarzan fires at clayton |
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