He confesses that he had originally planned to write only two Tarzan books. He mentions that Tarzan strips are appearing 300 newspapers and Tarzan is being published in 35 countries and has been translated into 58 languages. Tarzan of the Apes is voted second best Argosy story of all time. It is rejected by all magazines. ERB is losing confidence in his work.
Studios appear afraid to touch it.
In the sample columns written for the show he makes it known that he has no love for the Roosevelts, Hitler, Nazis or communists. He mentions that the recently deceased Douglas Fairbanks came close to playing Tarzan in the first Tarzan film. There is no sponsor interest and the show is never broadcast. Another Tarzan radio show, Commodore Productions' Tarzan - Lord of the Jungle , is produced after ERB's death. He sends a proof to MGM to obtain permission for a tie-in to Weissmuller and the movies.