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The Legend of Tarzan (Toon Disney)

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The Lord of the Jungle has his hands full.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this jungle-set cartoon is based on the Disney film Tarzan -- which, in turn, was based on the classic 1914 novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The series, which has very little objectionable content, continues where the film left off, focusing on themes such as growing up, responsibility, and leadership.

Positive messages: Responsibilites are often both challenging and rewarding.
Violence & scariness: Some hunters/poachers cary guns.
Sexy stuff: Tarzan and Jane learn to live as a happily (and, since it's Disney, chastely) married couple. Tarzan never wears much in the way of clothes.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Disney is always tied to merchandise.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how Tarzan deals with his many responsibilities. As he adjusts to his new roles as husband and ape leader, families can discuss the challenges and frustrations of his new life. Have kids ever felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities that growing up demands? How did they learn to adjust? Why do responsibilities change as you grow up? What are some rewards and challenges that go along with growing up?

What's the story?

What's the story?
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN picks up where Disney's animated feature film Tarzan left off, following Tarzan (voiced by Michael T. Weiss) and Jane (Olivia d'Abo) as they build their new life together among Tarzan's ape family and community. Of course, the honeymoon doesn't last very long, as Jane and Tarzan have to learn to understand each other's ways: Tarzan encourages Jane to loosen up her sensibilities, while Jane, in turn, teaches her husband to act like a civilized human and adult. Marital challenges aside, Tarzan has a few real enemies to deal with, including greedy importer Renard Dumont (Rene Auberjonois) and Tublat (Keith David), a devious gorilla intent on bringing Tarzan down. But no matter what challenges Tarzan has to face, with the support of his friends and family, he successfully solves both problems large and small, reinforcing the idea that it really does take a village sometimes.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Despite the show's charms, it doesn't quite live up to the original film. But it does teach viewers about the responsibilities of growing up -- the good, the bad, and, of course, the funny -- and it's definitely something that families can watch together, especially as it spends a lot of time focusing on family dynamics.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-G
Network: Toon Disney
Cast: Michael T. Weiss, Olivia d'Abo, Rene Auberjonois
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Toon Disney
This review was written by Andrea Graham
 
 

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Mojo02
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its an ok show.
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great enjoyable show
the show is funny and enjoyable. Very much like the movie exsept for it dosent have as much vilonce
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Ok
It's an alright show. But most spinoffs aren't as good as the original.
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