George of the Jungle
George of the Jungle

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George of the Jungle

1967
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
English

George of the Jungle is an American animated series produced by Jay Ward and Bill Scott, who created The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. The character George was inspired by the legend of Tarzan. It ran for 17 episodes on Saturday mornings from September 9 to December 30, 1967, on the American TV network ABC. The half-hour program was distributed for many years by Worldvision Enterprises, currently part of CBS Television Distribution.  Each Full Episode was a compilation of 3 mini episodes from 3 different shows: George of the Jungle; Tom Slick; Super Chicken -Each voiced by the same actors.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users74%
Creator: Sam WeismanGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

George, a man raised by apes in the African jungle, travels to San Francisco with his ape companion, "Ape." There, he meets Ursula Stanhope, his childhood sweetheart, who is engaged to the arrogant L.G. "Max" Peabody. George's jungle ways clash hilariously with city life as he tries to protect Ursula and his jungle home from greedy developers.

Critical Reception

George of the Jungle was a commercial success, generally well-received by audiences for its slapstick humor and Brendan Fraser's comedic performance. Critics were more divided, with some praising its lighthearted fun and others finding the humor simplistic and repetitive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its goofy, family-friendly humor and Brendan Fraser's charming portrayal of the titular character.

  • Some critics found the jokes to be hit-or-miss, with a reliance on sight gags and slapstick.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted tone and nostalgic nod to the classic cartoon.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's silly jokes and Brendan Fraser's energetic performance. Many found it to be a fun, lighthearted movie for families, though some noted that the humor could be a bit predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic theme song, "George of the Jungle," was originally written by George and Mike Goetz for the 1960s animated series and was re-recorded for the movie by the band "The Presidents of the United States of America."

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