George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle was a prime time animated television program that was originally broadcast on ABC between 1967 and 1970 and is a parody of Tarzan. The series was produced by Jay Ward and Bill Scott. The title character, voiced by Bill Scott, was a dim-witted but big-hearted "ape man", who lives in the jungle and is called upon each episode to save its inhabitants from various threats. George is supported by his love interest Ursula June Foray, his sapient gorilla friend Ape, (Paul Frees; who is more intelligent than George, and who sounds remarkably like Ronald Colman), and his pet elephant Shep (who acts more like a lap dog; "Big peanut eating doggie"--George).

Theme Song

George, George, George of the Jungle

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Strong as he can be

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(Tarzan yell)

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Watch out for that tree ('crash', ooh)

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George, George, George of the Jungle

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Lives a life that's free

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(Tarzan yell)

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Watch out for that tree

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When he gets in a scrape, he makes his escape

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With the help of his friend, an ape named "Ape"

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And away he'll shlep on his elephant Shep

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While Fella and Ursula stay in step...with

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George, George, George of the Jungle

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Friend to you and me

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(Tarzan yell)

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Watch out for that tree

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Watch out for that...(Tarzan yell)

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('Crash', Ooh) Tree!

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George, George, George of the Jungle

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Friend to you and me

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