Well for me there are many reasons. First, Charlie Chan helpe dto show more about family values. Second, his famus acroyms, one was able to apply in ones own life. third, he was original and unique when he was first born I believe 80 years ago. Here was a chinese detective portrayed by a swedish actor, that made Chalrie Chan famous and help me to remember my heritage and reminded of a man I thought was my grandfather. As well as to do owns own detective work when something needed to be learned/solved.