This episode showcases the high-production values and beautiful location scouting that defined the second season. The Legal and Ethical Landscape of Digital Archiving
Mike Henry’s casting was a gamble. After being spotted by a producer during an NFL game, he was put on a strict regimen: he lost 20 pounds to achieve the lean, muscular physique of a jungle lord before filming. tarzan 1966 internet archive
The film starred (a former NFL football player) in his debut as Tarzan. Produced by the same Sy Weintraub, the movie featured a then-innovative, James Bond-like portrayal of a globetrotting, tropical-suited Tarzan. Henry was originally slated to reprise his role for the TV series but ultimately declined after some difficult experiences while filming another Tarzan picture, Tarzan and the Great River (1967). Tarzan and the Valley of Gold also introduced Manuel Padilla, Jr. as the boy Jai, a role he would continue in the television series. The film starred (a former NFL football player)