Tarzan (2003 TV series)

Tarzan (2003 TV series)

infobox television
show_name = Tarzan


caption = "Tarzan" logo
format = Action - Drama
picture_format = 480i SDTV,
720p HDTV
runtime = approx. 43:00 (per episode)
creator = Edgar Rice Burroughs (characters)
starring = See Cast below
country = USA
network = The WB
first_aired = 5 October 2003
last_aired = 23 November 2003
num_episodes = 8
imdb_id = 0367424

"Tarzan" is an American television series that premiered on 5 October 2003 on The WB. Based on the Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this TV series was set in New York City, depicting a modern-day adaptation on Burroughs' characters. The series was cancelled after eight episodes.

ynopsis

A NYPD detective, Jane Porter's ordinary life is disrupted when a routine case unexpectedly leads her to John Clayton, who prefers to be called Tarzan. After being proclaimed dead for 20 years, John Clayton was found in the jungles of Africa by his billionaire uncle, Richard Clayton, who is the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries. Held against his will at his uncle's home, Tarzan escapes and prowls all over the city, helping others in need. Upon meeting Jane, he begins to follow her from her home to crime scenes, simultaneously assisting her with her police cases.

Cast

Main Cast

*Travis Fimmel as John Clayton Jr./Tarzan, Heir&Shareholder of Greystoke Industries
*Sarah Wayne Callies as Detective Jane Porter
*Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Detective Sam Sullivan
*Leighton Meester as Nicki Porter
*Lucy Lawless as Kathleen Clayton,Shareholder of Greystoke Industries
*Mitch Pileggi as billionaire Richard Clayton, CEO&Shareholder of Greystoke Industries

Recurring/guest

*James Carroll as Howard Rhinehart
*Fulvio Cecere as Detective Gene Taylor
*Marcus Chait as Gary Lang
*Joe Grifasi as Lieutenant Scott Connor
*Tim Guinee as Donald Ingram
*Johnny Messner as Detective Michael Foster
*Douglas O'Keeffe as Patrick Nash
*David Warshofsky as Sheriff Tim Sweeney

List of episodes

The series premiered on 5 October 2003 and ended on 23 November 2003 with a total of 8 episodes.

List of songs used

The opening theme song is "Try" by Paloalto.

Production and Crew

Filming location

*New York City, New York, U.S.A.
*Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.
*Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Crew

*Eric Kripke - developer, story, teleplay and co-executive producer
*Michael Colleary - developer and story
*Mike Werb - developer and story
*Leonard Dick - writer and producer
*David Gerber - executive producer
*Lynne Litt - writer
*Peter McIntosh - producer
*Molly Newman - co-executive producer
*David Nutter - executive producer
*P.K. Simonds - writer and executive producer
*Mere Smith - writer and co-producer
*Pamela Oas Williams - producer
*Laura Ziskin - executive producer
*Jason Derlatka - music composer
*Jon Ehrlich - music composer

ee also

*Tarzan
*Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

External links

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* [http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/portal/site/TelevisionWithoutPity/menuitem.5853592f3d9209d415fc0f1045001d30/?channelid=314c6684354c2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&hotfourmchannelid=173c6684354c2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&pollchannelid=bd3c6684354c2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&ShowName=Tarzan&currentPage=1&strSortCoulmn=airdate_desc&strSeason=all "Tarzan"] at Television Without Pity
* [http://www.ibelongwithyou.com Wild Innocence] , a comprehensive fansite


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