The first episode in the thrilling adventures of "Tarzan of the Apes," sponsored by the Signal Oil and Gas Company was proclaimed the most fascinating and colorful radio program by critics and thousands of motorists who jammed the World Premiere Radio Show at Fox Pantages Theatre in Hollywood
Among those who participated in the stage show were Jim Pierce, all-American football player and well-known actor, who played the part of Tarzan in Signal's sensational radio serial; Miss Joan Burroughs, talented actress and daughter of Edgar Rice Burroughs; Mr. Burroughs himself, internationally known author of all "Tarzan" stories together with the entire Tarzan radio cast, including Lord and Lady Greystoke, Captain Tracy, Cecil Clayton, Yont, Professor Porter, Philander, (Joan Burroughs as Jane Porter and James Pierce as Tarzan).
Representing the motion picture fraternity were Johnny Weissmuller, the 'Tarzan' of the recent Metro-Golden-Mayer picture, "Tarzan the Ape Man" who, much to the delight of the 3,000 Signal guests present, gave the famous Tarzan yell, as well as scores of famous stars and Hollywood celebrities, including motion picture directors, editors and writers for motion picture magazines.
Representatives from local radio stations, including KFI, KHJ, KFWB and the entire staff of KNX were in attendance, while the KNX Rangers appeared in the stage show.
Included among the guests of the Company were several hundred Signal dealers and their families, Company employees and their families, and representatives from other oil companies, the California Oil and Gas Association and representatives from all the press.
Thousands of radio fans who were unable to attend in person enjoyed the premiere through the courtesy of KNX, who broadcast the entire three hour show.
Congratulations were received on every side by the Signal Oil and Gas Company on the World Premier which introduced the Company's thrilling Tarzan radio broadcasts. Congratulations are now being received by the Company on the program itself, since radio fans all over the State have heard the first week's episode over KPO (San Francisco), KNX (Los Angeles), KGB (San Diego), KDB (Santa Barbara), KMJ (Fresno), KERN (Bakersfield), and KFXM (San Bernardino).
Judging from phone calls to the radio stations, dealer reports from customers, as well as the universal enthusiasm and interest displayed everywhere by grown-ups as well as kids, it was said that Signal's "Tarzan Over Radio" was off to a flying start.
https://www.erbzine.com/mag1/0169.html The Signal Tarzan Club
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