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Volume 3715

1930s
Film and Radio Blitz ~ Merchandising ~
Pioneer John Carter Animation ~ Aviation ~ Film Production
ERB Bio Timeline
RADIO
Created one of first syndicated radio serials on 16" ET discs - Starring daughter Joan and son-in-law James Pierce
Electrical Transcription ET LabelET 16 inch disc: King of the Royal Mounted radio show
Master discs for the Tarzan Radio serial of 1932: Photo of Hully and discs by Bill Hillman
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www.erbzine.com/mag27/2728.html
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www.tarzan.com/radio/TA01.mp3


MERCHANDISING PROMOTION
ERB was always in the forefront of merchandising and promotion:
ice cream, cereal, toys, games, clothes, razor blades, glue, doll, colouring books, gas, etc.
using the latest technology in creation, promotion and distribution of merch . . . including the formation of associated youth clubs
Tarzan Clans
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Signal Oil Tarzan Club
www.erbzine.com/mag1/0169.html


 


George McWhorter: Lord of  Tarzan ~ ERB Memorial Collection
www.erbzine.com/mag27/2722.html


Pioneer Animation
He endorsed plans for a John Carter adventure animation feature that pre-dated Disney's Snow White.
Animators were son John Coleman Burroughs and the legendary Bob Clampett.
www.erbzine.com/mag21/2175.html
www.johncarterofmars.ca
John Carter art by John Coleman Burroughs

AVIATOR
ERB took pilot training, earned his wings and bought a modern aircraft
www.erbzine.com/bio/years30.html
www.erbzine.com/mag5/0509.html

FILM AND RADIO
He promoted ongoing radio serial syndication and Tarzan film features which used the latest technology
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www.erbzine.com/mag5/0502.html

FILM PRODUCER
Formed own film production company - Burroughs-Tarzan: used latest film and recording equipment to produce numerous films including the New Adventures of Tarzan on location in Guatemala.
www.erbzine.com/mag2/0287.html
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