Johnny Weissmuller short interview

[@tracker5849]

Ungawa!! You were a legend that will never die!!!! A hero to billions of kids and a man who is desperately missed by many adults!!

[@Ironeyes4440]

He owned the part of Tarzan, no one else came close. Rip Johnny Weissmuller.

[@garykass114]

You got that right.

[@2bigbufords]

for sure

[@joequillun7790]

X3

[@benjaminguilatcoiv]

He owns the Tarzan yell. Everything else is a pale imitation.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

In the late 70s I had an appointment at the Livingston Parish Court House in the small town of Livingston, Louisiana to cordially see the Judge about a speeding infraction 😇! After having made my donation assessment 😭, I was informed that two of my childhood heroes were there signing autographs and greeting the public. It was former World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis and World Champion Swimmer turned actor, Johnny Weissmuller and famous Tarzan! Joe Louis was wheelchair bound and both were aged but one of those rare but good surprises I'll always remember. RIP, Joe and Johnny!

[@julianmarsh1378]

When he was very old and in the hospital, I think dying, he delighted everyone by giving out his Tarzan yell....anybody else would have been sedated or threatened with being thrown out, but this was the real Tarzan...

[@olinjoe4567]

Johnny is the best TARZAN! Thank you so much. So good.

[@noorjawalkhan873]

This man was Born to be Tarzan He played the part in such a way that it was from fictional to reality

[@Meriale46]

As a child growing up in the 60s and 70s I never missed a single Tarzan film starring Johnny Weissmuller. I loved his character, Tarzan. I especially like the movie where he jumped off the Brookland Bridge to escape capture from the local Poe Poe. He was grace under pressure always. Such an eloquent and educated man... and boy was he athletic and stayed in great shape his entire life. I miss those days. And yes, I am a Boomer and proud of it.

[@wmden1]

I saw them all on the Saturday Early movies, on CBS TV. Me too, on the Boomer.

[@Lonette]

BOOOM!! BOOOM!! BOOOM!!

[@davidjorgensen877]

We Boomers caught him on TV, but his original fans were our parents. I'd love to hear their thoughts on seeing Tarzan first-run on the cinema screen!

[@MoondyneJoe]

It's funny isn't it, certain things are world wide, Johnny as Tarzan, here in Western Australia I remember waiting as a kid for his Saturday movie (born in 1960 this way) it was good clean fun, innocent and we all looked up to him as a hero, no super power's or special effects, unlike today just good clean adventure, then we would probably go outside and play with out mates, (don't come home till the (street) lights come on. with him, flash Gordon, superman, etc, we truly had something we could sink our imaginations into now look at what the kids of today have to contend with....

[@tankhalffull]

Johnny Weissmuller was such a big part of growing up for so many of us.., I still watch his Tarzan movies anytime they're on...

[@henryratajczak3071]

Johnny Weissmuller was always a true and professional gentleman. You might be gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace with God Johnny Weissmuller.

[@popsugarcountrygirl726]

I watched this show on Portuguese television with my dad when I was little. It was one of my favorite shows, ever. My dad was a great swimmer, and he admired Johnny greatly. But to me, it was such a lovely experience to watch the old classic black and white Tarzan episodes with my dad. I will always cherish those memories. Thank you Papi, I miss you, and thank you Johnny. May you both rest in peace.

[@jetcarddude]

Best Tarzan ever! Much respect, RIP.

[@canman5060]

He is the first in the world to swim 100 metres freestyle under 1 minute.

[@marieminshull1400]

He was a Olympic swimmer

[@Cetok01]

He's still my favorite of all the actors who have played Tarzan.

[@johnerwin9024]

Saturday afternoons, TV, back in the day-

[@eltonsmor]

The REAL Tarzan

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

He was by far the best Tarzan!👍✌

[@karenmorente7589]

Cool interview he was a great inspiration and a nice man.He was actually a very good friend of my Aunt.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

He was also my mom's dad's cousin.

[@raymondpease1925]

He was the cousin to my aunt's brother in-laws sister.

[@belingonza318]

Johnny Weissmuller was the one and only believable Tarzan!

[@scottymac62]

I had the pleasure of going to Mr. Weissmuller's house in the early 70's in Florida. My Uncle was his dry cleaning man and he home delivered the clothes. I'll never forget that day. Super nice man.

[@chrisfreeman9960]

Glad to know it. He always seemed like he was nice.

[@RS-cd9cf]

That’s it ? What kind of story is that you clown 🤡

[@ScottySmac]

@@RS-cd9cf ok, here's some more story. He had bowls and a small plastic swimming pool in his living room because his roof was leaking. He had a really small swimming pool. He had lots of Tarzan pictures on his walls. That's about it.

[@mt.shasta6097]

@@ScottySmac Thank you for your story. Sorry some impotent fool mouthed off.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@chrisfreeman9960 JW was down to earth type and even tho a world champion swimmer for a decade he was still humble. I'm reading "Twice The Hero" book now, and I read J.W. Jr's book last year.

[@myrnamariabarahonaaguiluz]

Reminds me of my early years as a child, he was such an attractive, masculine and charismatic man and such a fine actor. He really made us all believe he was a real man living in the jungle with Jane and Chita.

[@robertmabis8908]

I'm glad I grew up in a time when they made movies for pure entertainment , they made my childhood memorable. As kid we used to go in the woods build tree houses & swing through the trees, it was the greatest!!

[@johncwik6618]

All the local kids doing the Tarzan call . ahh a ahhh

[@realfunny7]

one Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller - one 007 Sean Connery - one Robin Hood Errol Flynn - one Lone Ranger Clayton Moore

[@s4dreamland]

one Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau, France's greatest detective -Peter Sellers . I need a pheaun in my Ruem. Housekeeper: "You've ruined that piano!" Clouseau : What is the price of one piano, compared to the terrible crime that has been committed here?" Housekeeper: But that's a priceless Steinway!" Clouseau: Nyot anymeur....

[@orgami100]

+S4 Dreamland ...... Hilarious. .... Peter Sellers

[@walka112]

one superman chris reeve

[@realfunny7]

George Reeves - might be before your time

[@walka112]

They were both before my time. Doesn't change the fact that culturally speaking Chris Reeve is absolutely- by and far the most iconic "Superman" in the history of moving pictures.

[@clamshell6863]

Johnny had many injuries making the Tarzan films. However, he was a pro. He showed class and respect and was a do'er. He was the best Tarzan.

[@karenmorente7589]

Johnny was diagnosed with polio and took up swimming and the rest is history. He was not a quitter and had a kind nature and had a great sense of humor too. What a man what an athlete and he performed his own stunts.

[@bessiemorris5282]

such a handsome man he was an original he is very much loved and missed

[@TheAndroia]

My grandpa told me of Tarzan before I saw my first movie. He had read the books and told me those stories; but in such a way that I believed there really was a baby raised by apes. Johnny Weissmuller only added validity to that misconception. Of course I realized my mistake eventually. But memories of Pawpaw and Johnny Weissmuller take me back to that wonderful fantasy I enjoyed in my youth. I have bought the dvds and plan to share those memories with the grandkids.

[@tillsatt50]

a true gentleman! and the best tarzan ever! they don't make them like that anymore

[@jimquantic]

He said something I will never forget. I don't know if he knew what he said applied to all of life, or not because he was talking about swimming, but it does apply to everything, for everyone. He said, "the hardest part of swimming is to swim as fast as you can--while remaining totally calm". Really think about that. Reminds of what John Wooden said, something very similar, can't remember the exact words, but I do the sentiment, in reference to his team's dominance of the sport "we are quick--but never hurry". Those are two, very different things.

[@bonzodog6872]

He kept his looks fantastically well what a handsome man

[@warrenlightning8137]

He was extremely handsome and charismatic

[@gqgigg86]

A Sports Illustrated profile of him in the early 70s stated that Weissmuller even in his sixties, still got requests to pose in his loincloth again, some twenty plus years after his last Tarzan film.

[@billmitchell3329]

It’s a testament to staying in shape! Even in your golden years.

[@GIOJL]

I loved Johnny Weismuller; he was awesome!!!

[@lloydkline3265]

He in my sports books, my hero

[@clamshell6863]

He had a nice smile and aged gracefully as an older man. He was the best Tarzan by far and had the swimming skills for it.

[@bc78260]

I got to meet him back in the 70's. A very fun guy to be around. A great sense of humor.

[@COYOTE165A]

Grew up with his Movies every Saturday in my Neighborhood Movie House. Johnny W. was the best Tarzan & Maureen O' Sullivan ,Was by far the best Jane ever, & Lets not forget Johnny Sheffield ( Boy) Great Movies gone but not forgotten R.I.P. one & all. For you are Sadly missed.

[@dottieocaspianhorsesrock3643]

A REDTAIL Happen to be watching a marathon of those movies right now on TCM and it's already way past my bedtime. Just can't stop, love them all.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@dottieocaspianhorsesrock3643 I just read JW Jr's book about his dad, and it had me almost in tears at the end. JW had a great life though, and partied with the best for a few years. He had too many wives.

[@johnerwin9024]

Saturday afternoons, TV

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Johnny Sheffield also Played Bomba the Tarzan clone!

[@billmitchell3329]

Let’s not forget Cheetah!

[@paulnaylor062]

the mans a legend.....love his tarzan...still by far the best ever....

[@alonzobraddon6123]

Mop

[@tonyd1031]

The actor Bruce Bennett was originally chosen to play Tarzan. But he broke his shoulder while filming the movie Touchdown. So Johnny Weissmuller got the nod. As they say.The rest is history.

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Bruce Bennett Played Tarzan later on, in 1935 for a decent Tarzan serial.

[@dcbluez4883]

I met him when I was 6 with my dad at Montgomery Wards and he signed a picture of him. Nice guy

[@RONALD511]

HE WAS GREAT GUY & OF COURSE BEST TARZAN EVER...

[@bropous4265]

Johnny Weismuller just seems like he was such a DECENT fellow. Just a real mensch. Thanks for posting this video!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, down to earth and hard working just like my Gramps who was his cousin from Romania.

[@torbenstelling1564]

I love that Johnny ends the interview with an "Ungawa!" .. at least that's what my ear heard.

[@Pintoleite3]

I ask the same with my grandfather. He was one of the most charismatic personalities in Oporto, Portugal, an auto-racer, champion. Died very young at the age of 33, in a car accident. He and Johnny were very good friends. To Johnny's ignorance, he sent my grandfather a gift with a note, still thinking he was alive.

[@israelamaccabee9569]

I'm so proud he has the same origins that I do. Certainly more opportunities over his lifetime and a world of entertainment for the world. There is no other Tarzan for me either, only Johnny Weissmuller. May he rest in peace!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Hi Israela, R U from Romania also? JW worked hard for his success. Being a champion athlete is not easy for most of us. i just read a book about JW. All my ancestors are dead now, so it's hard to get info about where my mom's family was from in Romania. Her parents spoke German and were apparently related to JW.

[@anthony6631]

When MGM was celebrating the movie That's Entertainment back in the 1970's I was there to help behind the scenes. This was the day in my life that I got to meet just about every MGM star. These were real movie stars back then. Nothing like the bitter grapes I see today. It was here that I met Tarzan himself, Johnny Weissmuller. The man actually gave me the time of day. We, me that is, spoke fast and nervous. He finally sits his big hand on my shoulder and said, "I don't even swim that fast slow down will you." He smiles and says, "You aren't trying to get into the movies are you." I replied, "Sometimes." Mr. Weissmuller then said in a serious tone. "Well don't!" He shook my hand smiling, walking away saying, "You're a good kid." That's the last time I saw him. Years later he died and I cried. Thank you for listening Mr. Weissmuller and excuse me for talking faster than you can swim. 🏊 Thanks for being so down to earth. Respectfully yours, Anthony, the kid.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

Johnny wasn't the first Tarzan but he was the definitive Tarzan of my youth

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

He was my hero of the Saturday Matinees at the local theatre when I was a kid...... where have those great days gone?...sigh... :-(

[@donnabrown6756]

I always loved johnny and only johnny as Tarzan. Thanks for sharing this with me ❤️🇨🇱

[@jacksonman5217]

What a wonderful guy Johnny was best Tarzan ever in my eyes the only Tarzan all the rest aint a patch on him rip Johnny you will never be forgotten

[@lauriel4194]

I love this interview. I have the 12 Tarzan movies JW made and I love them all. I miss Maureen O'Sullivan when she left, but having Johhny as Tarzan is good enough. Next I want to get Jungle Jim on DVD. Johnny Weismuller seemed to be such a nice man, and so talented. 50 gold medals in swimming & a bronze for water polo. We lost him in 1984 at age 79 after a series of strokes. Such a loss. At his request, his original Tarzan yell - which was used in later Tarzan movies with other actors (terrible - JW was the only Tarzan) - was played at his funeral. I love at the end of this interview when he says, "ungawa". Anyway, thanks for posting this interview. Wow - he was born in 1904 - looking pretty handsome there at 70!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Too bad Johnny wasn't aware of the raw vegan diet back then. He would have lived longer and been healthier still. I am 65 and haven't been sick since 1986. I still work out and have a similar physique as JW did. He is a 4th cousin of mine, and i can see the similarities.

[@MrVegas-vm2kp]

Ungawa... Timba, Timba ! It always meant EVERYTHING to ALL animals... No matter what Tarzan wanted done .. 👍👍 🐵 LOL & We loved it 😂😂😀

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Mr. Vegas have a nice Ooga Booga day!

[@jerometaperman7102]

Johnny Weismuller is to Tarzan as Sean Connery is to James Bond.

[@Finland1965]

oh no..Roger Moore is James Bond

[@CassandrashadowcassMorrison]

And as George Hamilton is to Dracula

[@coloren1]

Right! There can be no others.

[@billmitchell3329]

Bella Lugosi as Dracula.

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Jerome Taperman Sean Connery also appeared in a single Tarzan film as a villain. That same old film also featured Gordon Scott as Tarzan himself.

[@nerblebun]

When I was a kid I couldn't wait for Saturday mornings and Tarzan Theater followed by Jungle Jim. Johnny Weissmuller is the ONLY Tarzan in my book. Nobody else should even attempt to play the Lord of the Jungle.

[@cynthiaerickson3646]

I still watch tarzan theater every sat morning.he was and still is the only true tarzan

[@jwmcmac]

I think he's the only one who did his own Tarzan yell. GOD Bless him. Great movies by Tarzan. He is Tarzan to me.

[@mikewilliams258]

jwmcmac Fraid not. It was the product of sound engineering.

[@drjerrygalloway]

As I understand it, it was indeed his voice. M.W. might be right about some sound treatments but sound engineering on what? ... on J.W.'s actual voice, that's what. Before him, there was only some unstructured animalistic yell or a cheezy shout, grunts, etc. With J.W.'s voice this became THE OFFICIAL Tarzan yell. Pretty cool legacy, I'd say.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@mikewilliams258 I researched JW and that was his own voice, but in some tapes it was enhanced apparently. He had some kind of injury to his throat that gave him a higher voice. Plus, he worked selling produce door to door in Chicago, and sang that out to the customers.

[@WilliamsDad1989]

@@mikewilliams258 No, it's all Johnny. The stories are Hollywierd crap. And he changed it when the franchise went to RKO.

[@WilliamsDad1989]

Here's one story backing JW - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5e0Z2Zno5qifas

[@aleksthegreat4130]

Great athlete,was of the best swimming sprinters ever.

[@rf-bh3fh]

watched them every sat morning on TV as a child

[@lloydkline3265]

Really, miss Saturday mourning cartoon until 12pm , Tarzan in my sports books my hero

[@stevesolo.]

Fantastic absolutely fantastic actor and extremely humble gentleman 🌹✊🙏🕊️🇬🇧💎😎

[@fanblow]

A true legend and perhaps the best Tarzan. He was also a gentleman.

[@conniemedlin]

Ah he is sooo sweet in this clip.. He was top dog in his day and he was soooo handsome..

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Connie, How are you doing?

[@deborahrowland4264]

I really Loved Johnny Weismuller. He was the best.

[@Хороших]

Какой замечательный и талантливый актёр .Чемпион МИРА по плаванию .Смотрели в детстве фильм " Тарзан " .Статный высокий актёр .Хотелось бы узнать о личной жизни актёра .😍🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋

[@norb1937]

Johnny was the best Tarzan they ever had.

[@grazzi67]

The hero of so many kids around the world ! The only one , true Tarzan! Got all Tarzan movies on dvd , so happy I can watch Tarzan with my kids and have a fun Saturday night.

[@dorenemellene2201]

Johnny Weissmuller is the best. The best with his call, the best swimmer, the best animal fighter, the best at swinging on the grapevine, and the best Tarzan that ever was. Un Gawa.

[@mmdillon1]

...and the most humble and down-2-earth...a very likable guy.

[@lloydkline3265]

My hero in my sports books

[@raven_ous2585]

This lovely man was my beautiful mum's all time hero ♥️💋

[@Northisbest]

I bought full DVD box set. I watch every on Sunday late noon with my mum. Still great to watch those Tarazan movies.

[@lloydkline3265]

Really, he in my sports books my hero

[@moondawg3693]

My hero, as a child I was Tarzan, I can still do the call and swim like a fish. UMGOWA BUWANA !!!

[@vlwaldo1]

No body could be Tarzan like Johnny

[@cesarfernandezlopez2209]

My childhood hero!!! God rest your soul ❤️ Johnny Weissmuller!! 🥇🥇🥇🏊🏻‍♂️The king🤴 of the jungle!!🐘🦍🐒🦏🦛🐊 Ahhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooh!!!!!🤗

[@isabelamacavei1333]

Tarzan was born in Romania. A multi-Olympic Champion (5 Gold in 1924, 1 Bronze in 1928) in swimming respectively polo, he found an entire new career once Hollywood discovered his skills. I'm so proud of him and his heritage.

[@joycemedlock9921]

As a young girl he's my favorite always will be

[@verlarmstrong1491]

this man will be the only true and respected tarzan to me as I grew up with him in the movies

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Sorry but without Elmo Lincoln we wouldn't have Johnny & the other Tarzans please respect the 1st Tarzan

[@scienceofficer5473]

After watching Ron Ely re-runs in the early 70s from the age of three, I thought he was THE Tarzan. But then I discovered Mr. Weismuller’s films after I turned six. He became the quintessential Tarzan. Saw the other actors during this time as well. Scott, Barker, Crabbe, etc. But none could hold a candle to Johnny’s Tarzan.

[@thegalaxybeing]

Excellent footage thanks.

[@duncanedwards036]

The "Sean Connery" of Tarzan movies.

[@noneomarxistactor2863]

Johnny had no acting experience ,but captured/created the character perfectly !

[@briangoodacre7155]

johnny Weissmuller,interview, its good to see all old,actors, actress, interview

[@gilbertosuna3261]

Thanks for sharing the Video. I have a friend that was on The Apollo Program living in Titusville who told me stories of JOHNNY since they were friends. JOHNNY never Changed. YES to me he will always be TARZAN.

[@SADFORIAN]

I'm 51, and this is the first time I've seen him in an interview. Seems like a good guy.

[@johnrobinsoniii4028]

I remember the “Tarzan” movies on CBS TV’s “The Early Show” on Sunday afternoons around 4pm.

[@josephdaviddefrancis2687]

Nothing but love for the man. Great memories of family all watching this together.

[@jbaumun]

Nice man . A pleasure to see

[@Catmom2004]

Johnny was THE Tarzan!! What a nice man he was. I think he was one of the sexiest men I ever saw in the movies when I was a kid. We miss you Mr. Weissmuller.

[@monzyfree9021]

I loved johnny Weissmuller he was a great Tarzan and a great human being

[@gelagiga]

a true American Hero !!! R.I.P Johnny

[@popageorgeta9327]

Was born in Romänien .City timisoara .Cartier freidorf.after was Emigranten in America with Parents.

[@gmaureen]

I lived a short distance from an industrial complex. In one of the factory yards sat an old crane, with a perfect free swinging cable. All of us kids would take turns climbing onto the cranes cab grabbing the cable and swinging out. For many reasons this was quite dangerous, but at the time we didn't understand that...or maybe we just ignored it. Anyway, it was all part of playing Tarzan. Great memories.

[@dottieocaspianhorsesrock3643]

gmaureen Wonderful memories and unfortunately they don't leave anything for kids imagination nowadays. My grandkids love watching these old movies with me, so that's a plus.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@dottieocaspianhorsesrock3643 That's kool Dottie!

[@DCBennycomedy]

Closed the show like a pro with that "ungawa"

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Wonderful ❤

[@harleykingman]

THE BEST TARZAN EVER !!!!!

[@elefazfilmes6650]

Esse foi meu Heroi preferido!!!

[@rdeleeuw4408]

He's cool and shy what a combination..!

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Well I'm at that age of consciousness, where God has me evaluating my life, thus far, the good and the bad, and to show thankfulness to those who helped me along the way. And Johnny Weissmuller is one of the first ones who brought so much aliveness into my life. Honestly who didn't like Tarzan, Jane, and that curly head very likeable Boy. I got my first glimpse of true love, that Tarzan showed to Jane, esp that scene when Jane almost drowned, and Tarzan was over her saying, "Jane! Don't die". As a child, that was touching to me. In my neighborhood of about 500 people and 5 streets, every Saturday morning the streets would be quiet because all of us kids, would be in our own home, watching Tarzan. As soon as it was over, I would go to the front door, and you could hear someone from one street give a Tarzan yell, then the next street, someone would give one, on my street I gave the yell. Then the kids would fill the streets again. We even did Tarzan stunts, like climbing high trees, jumping ditches, and no one was ever hurt. I don't think I would have ever climbed a tree, had I not watched Tarzan, and some of my best times, was climbing and sitting in a tree. In that era, the 60s, I would say that Johnny Weissmuller was one of the best loved person, in the world. ✌❤RIP Johnny Weissmuller ❤

[@cautiouslyoptimistic6185]

My childhood hero..........wanted to be just like him ! Live in the jungle , sleep in the trees ! Lighten up folks , I was just a kid .

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup! It was the the tree house that I liked! Our neighbors had one and we used to play in it imitating Tarzan.(or should I say APING?)

[@rhondawilliams5859]

OH TARZAN!!!!!!!!!!!! HANDSOME , TALENTED MAN.!!!!!💜💗🐒🏊

[@toopoogang]

WHAT A GREAT GUY!!!

[@warrenlightning8137]

Always loved Johnny Weissmuller

[@donaldduke2233]

I set that yell as my wife's ringtone. You should see the looks when her phone rings. I had to settle for the Star Wars theme.

[@Dk-cl3cx]

i was so in love with him i had a huge poster of him mounted on my bedroom wall as you came up the stairs one night my dad came up the stairs and saw this giy looking at him i I never heard my dad yell so loud

[@lloydkline7245]

My hero i read his great swimming stories

[@kingdoug555]

Ung Gawa to you Johnny, always enjoyed your work.

[@marieharrison150]

Wow blast from the past

[@rhudycandelario6809]

johnny weissmuller my favorite tarzan he is the best tarzan i’ve ever seen

[@waynestockton8953]

i have all 12 of Weissmuller Tarzan movies on DVD they still look great today and he is still the best Tarzan. As a kid i was always disappointed if a Tarzan movie was on TV and it wasn't one of Johnny's

[@lauriel4194]

+wayne stockton I have those 12 movies on DVD too and I love watching them. Johnny Weismuller was the only Tarzan for me, and what a nice and talented man.

[@BradBrassman]

Depends when you grew up I expect. For me, the best Tarzan was always Ron Ely of the T.V. Series.

[@briansimmons346]

Grateful Dead

[@pete4373]

me too

[@andyashton4268]

wayne stockton please pm

[@AN-vt8qq]

I was just at silver springs fl where they filmed tarzan...theres a short color clip of johnny filming there on youtube

[@Konsker]

love his version of the tarzan yell

[@traceycrossman1295]

What a nice , mild almost shy gentleman , yeah the best Tarzan.