The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour |
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| Based on | |
| Starring | Adam West Burt Ward Robert Ridgely |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Norm Prescott Lou Scheimer |
| Running time | One hour |
| Production company(s) | Filmation |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 10, 1977 – September 2, 1978 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle The New Adventures of Batman |
| Followed by | Tarzan and the Super 7 |
The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour was a cool TV show from Filmation. It aired on the CBS network from 1977 to 1978. This show was special because it brought together two different cartoon series. It showed new episodes and reruns of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. It also featured reruns of The New Adventures of Batman.
Later, the show changed its name and added more cartoons. It became Tarzan and the Super 7 and was longer. Some of the Batman episodes even moved to a different network, NBC.
Meet the Voice Actors
Voice actors are amazing people who use their voices to bring cartoon characters to life. They make the characters sound real and exciting!
Voices for Tarzan
The cartoon Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle was part of this adventure hour.
- Robert Ridgely was the voice of Tarzan. Tarzan is a hero who grew up in the jungle.
Voices for Batman and Friends
The New Adventures of Batman brought famous superheroes to your screen.
- Adam West voiced Batman / Bruce Wayne. He was the Caped Crusader!
- Burt Ward was the voice of Robin / Dick Grayson. Robin is Batman's loyal sidekick.
- Melendy Britt voiced two important female characters. She was Batgirl / Barbara Gordon. She also voiced Catwoman / Selina Kyle.
- Lou Scheimer lent his voice to Bat-Mite. He also voiced the Batcomputer.
- Lennie Weinrib voiced many different characters. These included Commissioner Gordon. He also voiced famous villains like Joker and Penguin. Other villains he voiced were Mr. Freeze and Clayface.
