 Mahoney's strong presence, work ethic, and lean (6 foot, 4 inch, 220 pound) frame impressed producer Sy Weintraub, who wanted a "new look" for the fabled apeman.In 1962, Mahoney became the 13th actor to portray Tarzan when he appeared in "Tarzan Goes to India", shot on location in India.A year later, he again played the role in "Tarzan's Three Challenges", shot in Thailand.