Series: Tarzan Movie

By the mid-60s, James Bond was king. The Tarzan series tried to adapt by going mod. (a former NFL linebacker) played Tarzan in three films that felt less like jungle survival and more like beach party movies.

After Weissmuller hung up the vine, the series needed a new look. Lex Barker brought a more handsome, romantic lead to the jungle, while Gordon Scott (a former lifeguard) started the trend toward a "stronger, smarter" Tarzan. tarzan movie series

The Weissmuller yodel, the Disney soundtrack, or the silent swings? Let us know in the comments below. By the mid-60s, James Bond was king

While not strictly theatrical, you can’t discuss the series without the Ron Ely TV series (1966-68) and the later Tarzan in Manhattan (1989) TV movie. The big screen went quiet until a major animation studio decided to take a risk. After Weissmuller hung up the vine, the series