Edgar Rice Burrough's swinging apeman was re-cycled for television after fifty years of "Tarazan" movies and dozens of novels established him as King of the Jungle. Learn all about Tarzan the television, movie and cartoon episodes by clicking on the image!

Sea Hunt aired on January 1958 and last aired on September 1961. Sea Hunt featured Lloyd Bridges who played Mike Nelson, a sea-faring adventurer who helps out law-enforcement officials, the Coast Guard, the Navy and the Government in tracking down criminals and submersible subversives. The boat was called the 'Argonaut' and, with the ocean floor, served as the salty setting for the show. The "Unofficial Sea Hunt" web site is owned by a Canadian and it is loaded with pictures and information about the program. For your perusal, please click on the image!

Robin Hood first aired in 1955 and last aired in 1960. Actor Richard Greene, who played Robin Hood, put in excellent performances episode after episode that enabled a large audience following. Click on the image for an overview of the program.

The Lone Ranger was played by Clayton Moore, his trusty steed Silver and his Indian companion Tonto scoured the west rescuing people and righting wrongs; yet they left most of the violence to their enemies. The Lone Ranger used only silver bullets, so as to wound, not to kill. The show first aired in September, 1949 and last aired on June 1957. Click on the image for an excellent overview of the show!

"Out of the night when the full moon is bright comes the horseman known as Zorro." (lyrics from the theme song "Zorro"). Zorro first premiered on October 9, 1957. It was produced by Walt Disney and distributed through the ABC television network. Actor Guy Williams played a dual role: that of Zorro and his foppish alter ego Don Diego who was a masked outlaw that battled all enemies of justice and who protected the innocent in Spanish California. Click on the image to Bill Cotter's Zorro web page.

The Beachcombers is a Canadian produced drama. It aired on October 1, 1972 and last aired on April 1990 making it the longest running television series in Canadian history. This family-oriented program has appeared in 31 countries and 5 languages. The show's synopsis evolves around Nick Adonidas, a middle-aged beachcomber who journey's through the exploits of the British Columbia coastline. Mary Jane Miller has written an excellent write-up on the show...please click on the image for details.

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