This week's Chat/Film Viewing: "The New Adventures of Charlie Chan"
A happy birthday and a tip of the late-‘50’s-style Chan fedora to the venerable James Hong, Number One Son, Barry in the 1957 crime drama series “The New Adventures of Charlie Chan” which starred J. Carrol Naish in the title role. This evening we will pay tribute to Mr. Hong as we watch two episodes from this obscure yet very worthy addition to Charlie Chan lore. Our two half-hour adventures, “The Noble Art of Murder” and “The Hand of Hera Dass,” showcase Chan’s Number One Son whom we see helps his famous dad in such locales as Belgium, France, and Egypt.
Please join us in our Chat Room which is located at our Charlie Chan Family Home: www.charliechan.info, and use any of the “Chat Room” links to join us. We begin with arrivals and greetings at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and we roll our personal copies of our film exactly 15 minutes later (8:15).
Even if you cannot access a copy of the above-noted presentation, please do join us anyway, as you will NOT be left out of our ongoing chat and festivities. Also, as is our custom, newcomers are offered the seat of honor at our humble table. Many of our films, such as this week’s entry, may be found available for viewing online through such outlets as YouTube, etc. SAD NEWS…this week’s adventures from “The New Adventures of Charlie Chan” are NOT available…
NEXT WEEK (February 24) “Charlie Chan in Egypt”
“THE RETURN OF CHARLIE CHAN” ON DVD: If you are interested in purchasing a clear, clean copy of “The Return of Charlie Chan” (Universal – 1971) a made-for-TV movie starring Ross Martin as Charlie Chan, I can recommend a version which you will find at: http://www.ioffer.com/i/the-return-of-charlie-chan-ross-martin-dvd-504052734. It lists for $14.99 which includes postage/handling. However, you may make a lower offer!
A NEW CHARLIE CHAN BOOK: “The Charlie Chan Mystery Movie Guide” by Luke Freemen, who attended last week’s Chat, is available at a list price of $16.99 (and less via Amazon.com). Please read our description of this new Chan entry at our Entrance page at www.charliechan.info.
Please take care, have a pleasant Monday, and let’s all get together for another Chan-filled evening of fun and sharing as we watch two episodes of “The New Adventures of Charlie Chan.”
