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Tarzan and the Super 7

1979

TV Show

Ended

2 Seasons

English

Tarzan and the Super 7, is a Saturday morning cartoon series, produced by Filmation and originally airing from 1978–1980 on CBS. The show consisted of separate installments featuring seven groups of adventurers; ⁕Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle ⁕The New Adventures of Batman ⁕The Freedom Force — Isis, Super-Samurai, Sinbad, Merlin, and Hercules ⁕Jason of Star Command — the only live-action segment ⁕Manta and Moray ⁕Superstretch and Microwoman ⁕Web Woman The show was an updating of the Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour which aired on CBS Saturday mornings during the 1977–1978 television season. That series featured separate half hour episodes for each hero, with each show having its own opening and closing credits. The two series had previously run separately as Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle and The New Adventures of Batman.

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Director: George Miller•Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

This animated series follows the adventures of Tarzan, his wife Jane, and their chimpanzee companion Cheetah as they protect the African jungle from various threats. Each episode features Tarzan using his strength, agility, and knowledge of the jungle to overcome poachers, smugglers, and other villains who seek to exploit the natural world. The stories often highlight themes of conservation and the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Critical Reception

As an animated series from the late 1970s, 'Tarzan and the Super 7' was primarily aimed at a young audience and received a generally positive reception for its action-packed stories and moral lessons. While not critically acclaimed by adult standards, it was a popular Saturday morning cartoon that provided entertainment and educational elements for children.