The text of our Charlie Chan Family Chat for December 23, 2024
Feature: The Return of Charlie Chan
Chat Number: 1,287
Extras:
Ross Martin: The Man Of 1001 Faces; Wild Wild West – The Life and Sad Ending of Ross Martin; Ross Martin on Laugh-In (1972)
Participants:
Barbie Dahl
hounder
Godwinshelley
Rush
Ziah
12-23 18:25
Rush:
12-23 18:29
Rush:
Hello, Ziah!
WELCOME!!!
How are you this evening…or early morning?
12-23 18:30
Ziah:
Hello Rush! I’m just calling in briefly, as it is the middle of the night where I am! How are you?
12-23 18:31
Rush:
We have a few “extras” tonight focusing on Ross Martin, Charlie chan in tonight’s film.
Doing well, thank you!
12-23 18:31
Rush:
Yes, I know it is pretty late where you are!
Thank you for at least stopping by!
12-23 18:32
Rush:
How are YOU doing?
Getting acclimated?
12-23 18:33
Ziah:
Half past midnight! It’s not easy stopping by here now I’m in the UK. I miss the weekly chats!
Slowly getting used to UK life and UK schools! Everything is very different, and I’m certainly feeling the cold! I’m not used to that at all.
12-23 18:33
Rush:
I am not too sure as to our turnout tonight.
12-23 18:34
Ziah:
I imagine it’s often a bit slow in the holiday season.
12-23 18:34
Rush:
YES! The climate would be totally different!
Yes.
12-23 18:35
Rush:
That does bring the attendance down.
Busy at this time of year.
12-23 18:35
Ziah:
It’s really nice to be back for Christmas though, and be able to celebrate with my family. Christmas is just another working day in Vietnam, so it didn’t feel very festive!
12-23 18:35
Rush:
I would think that the students are a lot different “back home” as well.
12-23 18:36
Rush:
I know it would be a shock to suddenly be with “typical” American students and the accompanying “attitudes”!
12-23 18:36
Ziah:
Big difference yes. And I’m in primary rather than secondary too, so that’s another big change to get used to.
12-23 18:36
Rush:
Oh, yes!
12-23 18:37
Ziah:
Yes, that sounds familiar! A lot more “attitude” here, even with the younger children!
12-23 18:37
Rush:
And, yes, Christmas would not be recognized in Vietnam today.
Yes.
12-23 18:38
Rush:
That would be the same here.
I work in an elementary school, and we have plenty of that!
12-23 18:39
Rush:
Interestingly, we have a fairly large Vietnamese community in my area.
12-23 18:40
Ziah:
Interesting! I think there are a few places around the world with large Vietnamese immigrant communities. A lot of my friends had relatives living in Australia for example.
12-23 18:40
Rush:
If you are up to staying a little longer, we can start this week’s extras…
12-23 18:40
Ziah:
Sure!
12-23 18:41
Rush:
Yes, to the other countries.
Okay…:)
12-23 18:41
Rush:
The first is…Ross Martin: The Man Of 1001 Faces
12-23 18:41
Ziah:
I’m ready
12-23 18:42
Rush:
A short countdown….
15….
10…
5….
GO!!!
12-23 18:43
Rush:
This was a quiz show called Password.
12-23 18:44
Ziah:
Interesting comparison with London Chaney at the beginning.
12-23 18:45
Ziah:
*Lon
12-23 18:45
Rush:
Yes.
12-23 18:49
Rush:
I used to watch “The Wild, Wild, West” as a kid.
12-23 18:51
Rush:
That’s the first one…
The next one: Wild Wild West – The Life and Sad Ending of Ross Martin
12-23 18:52
Ziah:
I’m really not familiar with Ross Martin’s work, so that was interesting! I should look out for some of these shows.
Ok, I’m ready.
12-23 18:52
Rush:
Ready?
12-23 18:52
Ziah:
Yes
12-23 18:53
Rush:
15…
10…
5…
GO!!!
12-23 18:55
Rush:
Some repeat of information…some new….
An ad here… 
12-23 18:55
Ziah:
Good to hear another point of view though, even if the information is similar.
12-23 18:56
Rush:
I lived near Poway, califirnia.
12-23 18:57
Rush:
And that’s number 2.
12-23 18:57
Ziah:
Great stuff. Thank you Rush.
12-23 18:57
Rush:
The last one shows brief snippits of Martin on a show called “Laugh-in”
12-23 18:58
Rush:
Ross Martin on Laugh-In (1972)
Ready?
12-23 18:58
Ziah:
I’m ready
12-23 18:58
Rush:
15…
10…
5…
GO!!!
12-23 19:01
Ziah:
I’ve never come across this show before!
12-23 19:02
Rush:
And…that’s that!
A little sampling of the abilities of actor Ross martin.
Yes.
12-23 19:02
Rush:
That show ran from 1967 to 1972, I believe.
“Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in.”
It was really popular bcak then.
12-23 19:02
Ziah:
Well it’s just past 1am here, so I’m going to wish you are very merry Christmas, and say good night here! I’ll hope to call into another chat again soon.
12-23 19:02
Rush:
Fast-paced comedy bits.
12-23 19:03
Rush:
okay…
Well, have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, Ziah!
My best wishes to you and yours.
12-23 19:03
Ziah:
Thanks very much Rush. Have a good one!
12-23 19:04
Rush:
And, yes, please do come back when you can!
TYSM!
Take care…
Good night…!
12-23 19:10
Godwinshelley:
Hello – hello – hello(echo)
12-23 19:10
Rush:
WELCOME, GS!
12-23 19:10
Godwinshelley:
Hi – did I just miss someone
12-23 19:10
Rush:
As you can see…not many here at the moment!
12-23 19:10
Godwinshelley:
Is it available via internet?
12-23 19:11
Rush:
Ziah was able to drop by to see the extras.
Yes.
12-23 19:11
Godwinshelley:
Nice
Have I met Ziah and Barbie? they seem new
12-23 19:11
Rush:
I will bring it up…
12-23 19:11
Godwinshelley:
I have the DVD
and it’s cued
12-23 19:11
Rush:
AH!
As do i.
12-23 19:11
Godwinshelley:
so much easier and less commercials
12-23 19:12
Rush:
Hopefully a few more will arrive!
FOUR minutes to go!
12-23 19:12
Rush:
3….
Ready?
12-23 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Are you prepared for the holidatys
yes I’m ready
12-23 19:13
Rush:
This is like the old days!
TWO MINUTES….
12-23 19:13
Godwinshelley:
The old, old days
12-23 19:13
Rush:
Yes!
Yes, we are getting there! And you?
90 seconds…
12-23 19:13
Godwinshelley:
Mostly – not that much to prepare once we get the cards out
12-23 19:14
Rush:
75 seconds…
Yes…
60 seconds…
We are getting our last ones out.
50….
12-23 19:14
Godwinshelley:
We have another waiting to join
12-23 19:14
Rush:
40 seconds…
30 seconds…
20….
15…
10…
12-23 19:14
Godwinshelley:
the excitement’
12-23 19:15
Rush:
5…
GO!!!!
12-23 19:15
Godwinshelley:
boat on water
12-23 19:15
Rush:
Universal logo….
The opening….
Yes.
Playing cards….
12-23 19:15
Godwinshelley:
Oh I started it at the film not the opening – that’s ok it’s only a few secondes
12-23 19:15
Rush:
Yes.
Not a problem!!!
12-23 19:16
Rush:
Next week we will round outn the year with “Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen”
12-23 19:16
Rush:
That will be my first watch of that one!
Peter ustinov as Chan.
12-23 19:17
Godwinshelley:
I like Murder By Death – if you need to fill more spots – I have the dvd of Dragon Queen
So I am prepared for next week
12-23 19:17
Rush:
Very good!
maybe it will be just us then, too!
12-23 19:17
Godwinshelley:
It will be my first time with Dragon Queen – I haven’t watched it yet
12-23 19:18
Rush:
Our extras tonight were about Ross martin.
That will be fun and a first for our chats!
12-23 19:18
Godwinshelley:
Ah I might check out the links – it was in the newsletter, yet?
12-23 19:18
Rush:
yes.
12-23 19:19
Rush:
And it is also on our Message Board.
Hounder!
WELCOME!!!!
YAY! We are up to three!
12-23 19:19
Godwinshelley:
Evening Hounder
12-23 19:19
Rush:
Here is the link if you need it!
How are you tonight?
’70s style music….
12-23 19:20
Godwinshelley:
And fashion
12-23 19:20
Barbie Dahl:
Hello Rush👋🏻
12-23 19:20
Rush:
WELCOME, BD!
12-23 19:20
Barbie Dahl:
Hello GS👋🏻
12-23 19:20
Rush:
Now we are FOUR!
Very good!
12-23 19:20
hounder:
hi everyone.
12-23 19:21
Godwinshelley:
I don’t recall any other Chans sporting the fu manchu mustache
Hello Barbie
12-23 19:21
Rush:
This was 1971 when this film was shot.
12-23 19:22
Rush:
That was in vogue. Joe Namath wore one!
Hello, Hounder!
12-23 19:22
Barbie Dahl:
Bo, sorry, not foe long, I’ve got a staph infection in NY throat and going back to bed. Just wanted to dmsay hello to everyone before I dose myself
12-23 19:22
Rush:
The link is above if you need it!
12-23 19:22
Barbie Dahl:
Hello hounded 👋🏻
12-23 19:22
Rush:
we are at….7:40
12-23 19:23
Rush:
We see an “updated” Charlie Chan.
12-23 19:23
Godwinshelley:
Barbie – sick over the holidays is never fun
12-23 19:23
Barbie Dahl:
Yes, annoying
12-23 19:24
Rush:
Sorry to hear that, BD.
GET WELL!
I hope that you can be here next week!
That is our finale for 2024!
12-23 19:24
Godwinshelley:
Were you hanging outside when you got sick
12-23 19:25
hounder:
get well barbie
12-23 19:25
Rush:
I like CC’s shirt!
Get rest…get WELL!
12-23 19:26
Rush:
Nice transition coming…
The old hat….
Placed on his head….
And, there we go!
12-23 19:27
Godwinshelley:
Which hat did Chan wear more – the white or the black?
12-23 19:27
Barbie Dahl:
Not really, GS
12-23 19:27
Rush:
Black or dark.
12-23 19:27
Godwinshelley:
This reminds me of Mission: Impossible opening
12-23 19:28
Rush:
YES!
12-23 19:28
Barbie Dahl:
Was with several crowds and lots if kids. .
12-23 19:28
Rush:
It DID have that “feel”!
12-23 19:28
Godwinshelley:
Kids are petrie dishes
12-23 19:28
Rush:
Kids will do that to one, BD!
Germ carriers!!!
12-23 19:29
Godwinshelley:
Yes lets just push that nun aside
My god – the LEG ROOM
12-23 19:29
Rush:
Most teachers get sick at the start of the school year, then are more resistant as the year progresses.
OH YES!
When flying was civilized!
12-23 19:30
Godwinshelley:
Number 8 – the same as the Number 5/8
12-23 19:30
Rush:
“Pop is for art”
12-23 19:31
Rush:
An example of Pop Art.
12-23 19:31
Godwinshelley:
Do you think the airport was shot guerilla style
12-23 19:31
Rush:
Maybe.
12-23 19:32
Rush:
I would think that they were allowed to set up shots.
Maybe it was really early on a Sunday morning?
12-23 19:32
Godwinshelley:
There is a “shoe-string’ look to this film
12-23 19:33
Rush:
Vancouver, BC.
Yes, as it was made for TV.
12-23 19:33
hounder:
i got a phone call
12-23 19:33
Barbie Dahl:
I’ll be in and out, laying back to watch now
12-23 19:33
Rush:
It was sort of a pilot for a possible series.
Okay, BD.
12-23 19:33
Godwinshelley:
Stay hydrated BD
12-23 19:33
Rush:
Maybe hot tea with honey and lemon?
12-23 19:33
Godwinshelley:
Are you feeling it in your chest or only your neck, BD?
12-23 19:35
Barbie Dahl:
Head, neck, throat, shoulders
12-23 19:35
Rush:
Jerky lady…
12-23 19:37
Godwinshelley:
What do you think they served Chan on the plane
bsides the fortune cookie
12-23 19:38
Rush:
Something good, I am sure!
12-23 19:39
Rush:
I would guess airline food was not too bad then…and it came with the ticket, which isn’t always true today!
12-23 19:39
Godwinshelley:
I remember
12-23 19:39
Rush:
Yes.
12-23 19:40
Godwinshelley:
It’s rare to actually see alot of food in Chan films
12-23 19:40
Rush:
A flight from Honolulu to Vancouver takes six hours….
That is true, GS.
12-23 19:42
Rush:
When this film takes place, World War 2 was only about 25 years in the past.
12-23 19:43
hounder:
ok. back
12-23 19:43
Rush:
12-23 19:44
Rush:
As I noted earlier, this small turnout recalls the early chats!
12-23 19:44
Godwinshelley:
There was an Hallmark Christmas Romance movie about Ice Wine – “Ice Wine Christmas”
12-23 19:45
Rush:
Hidrachi slips into dance mode…
12-23 19:45
hounder:
it sure does. many nights it was you, me, and va.
12-23 19:45
Rush:
Yes, GS?
12-23 19:45
Godwinshelley:
Since they just discussed Ice Wine in this film
12-23 19:45
Rush:
I misssed that one.
12-23 19:46
Godwinshelley:
I’m hyper focued on food references right now
12-23 19:46
Rush:
You can see where the commercials were placed as we watch this film.
yes, GS?
12-23 19:46
Godwinshelley:
This film is quite the treasure trove – with pineapple and white wine in the first Hawaii scene
12-23 19:46
Rush:
Yes!
12-23 19:47
Godwinshelley:
And I will have to go over the food sequence later on slow to figure out what is on the table
12-23 19:48
Rush:
She blinked when he said “PUT” in her face!
12-23 19:48
Godwinshelley:
cue gong
or is that can
12-23 19:49
Rush:
12-23 19:50
Godwinshelley:
never mind any possible fingerprints on the door handles
12-23 19:50
Rush:
YES!
“You can’t keep a good Chan down.”
12-23 19:52
Godwinshelley:
smuging
smudging
12-23 19:52
Rush:
Yes.
An early example.
12-23 19:54
Rush:
WB, BD.
12-23 19:55
Godwinshelley:
I think he is gone – probably resting
12-23 19:55
Rush:
Looks like it.
12-23 19:55
hounder:
everyone is leaving the scene
12-23 19:57
Rush:
Yes, Hounder.
12-23 19:59
Barbie Dahl:
My wife was a Shaman, I took part in several smudgings she officiated.
12-23 19:59
hounder:
cool barbie
12-23 20:00
Rush:
“Happiness is a warm clue”
The alternate title of this movie.
12-23 20:00
Rush:
An indication of the mid-late ’60s “Happiness is…” “craze”
12-23 20:01
Godwinshelley:
lots of wine references in this film
12-23 20:01
Barbie Dahl:
I like the song muuuuuuuch better.😉🤣
12-23 20:02
Rush:
12-23 20:02
Barbie Dahl:
Who shot JR?!
12-23 20:02
hounder:
i had the pillow on the right.
12-23 20:02
Godwinshelley:
Holly Hobby was big then too
12-23 20:03
hounder:
but my pillow was older than 80’s more like mid 70’s
12-23 20:03
Rush:
Yes, GS
12-23 20:03
Godwinshelley:
12-23 20:03
Rush:
Yes, Hounder?
12-23 20:04
hounder:
Christmas gift from my sister
12-23 20:04
Rush:
12-23 20:07
Rush:
Not a “common man.”
Bruise on her upper arm.
12-23 20:07
Barbie Dahl:
Back I the day when Leslie Neilson was a reliable heavy. I’m glad he branched out… Airplane, The Naked Gun, Frank Drebbin, Dracula…
12-23 20:07
Rush:
Yes.
He was versatile.
12-23 20:08
Godwinshelley:
When I was a simulated patient at Walter Reed for Doctors to practice on – we would paint bruises on some of the “patients” to see if the doctors would ask about them in their discussions
12-23 20:09
Rush:
Interesting!
Were you paid for your work?
12-23 20:09
Godwinshelley:
I find Leslie’s brown eyes in this film uncharacteristic
I used to his blue eyes
12-23 20:09
Rush:
Ah.
12-23 20:10
Rush:
“You have to really CARE….to kill…”
12-23 20:10
Godwinshelley:
If you watch “Ben Hur” or “The Shadow” the leads go through amazing eye color changes – blue is usually love scenes and brown when they are angry or in action mode
12-23 20:10
Rush:
I will need to look for that, GS!
12-23 20:11
hounder:
nice tidbit gs
12-23 20:11
Rush:
Chan family photos!
12-23 20:11
Godwinshelley:
Rush – yes I was paid as a simulated patient – they would give us a script that had our symptoms and how we were to talk with the doctor
12-23 20:12
Rush:
Ross Martin shows his ability to use other languages here.
12-23 20:14
Rush:
With Ziah earlier, we had five tonight. Not terrible…
12-23 20:14
Rush:
Again, next week we will be sharing “Charlie chan and the Curse of the dragon Queen,” starring Peter Ustinov as chan.
12-23 20:14
Godwinshelley:
It will be my first run through with that one
12-23 20:15
Rush:
If you don’t have a copy, we have it online.
12-23 20:18
Rush:
More other language use.
That was what we learned in the extras tonight.
12-23 20:18
Godwinshelley:
Well used in Wild Wild West
12-23 20:18
Rush:
YES!
12-23 20:19
Rush:
And makeup.
i like this hat on CC.
12-23 20:19
Godwinshelley:
yes
12-23 20:20
Rush:
This film runs 91 minutes.
12-23 20:20
Godwinshelley:
What was that drink I missed it
12-23 20:21
Rush:
All I know it was $5!
Today a lot more.
12-23 20:22
Rush:
12-23 20:23
Rush:
CC picking the lock.
12-23 20:24
Godwinshelley:
It would be easier to see Charlie in this Dark film if he wore his white suit and hat
12-23 20:25
Rush:
Yes.
This one is almost a noir film.
12-23 20:25
hounder:
rue gs
12-23 20:25
Rush:
Clue!
12-23 20:25
Godwinshelley:
need to understand typewriters to get that bit
12-23 20:26
Rush:
true!
Andrew!
12-23 20:28
Rush:
“Is my face RED!”
12-23 20:28
Rush:
Note the sound as this was shot inside an actual office.
We even hear the traffic outside.
12-23 20:31
Godwinshelley:
He has his fidget ring
12-23 20:31
Rush:
Flashbacks.
12-23 20:34
Rush:
Left on “stencil”
12-23 20:35
Rush:
12-23 20:35
Godwinshelley:
Lovin Spoonful
12-23 20:35
Rush:
Hidrachi started to have a fit there.
Yep! John Sebastian.
12-23 20:37
Rush:
For the love of justice….continue….
12-23 20:39
Rush:
The Vancouver Police are just looking on at all of this…!
12-23 20:39
Godwinshelley:
Maybe Judd for Defense would be available
12-23 20:39
Rush:
12-23 20:45
Rush:
Another case!
Too bad we will never see it!
12-23 20:46
Godwinshelley:
His signature move
12-23 20:46
Rush:
Don’t forget to vote on our december poll!
YES!
Well!
12-23 20:46
Barbie Dahl:
Yays!
12-23 20:46
Rush:
MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL!
12-23 20:46
Godwinshelley:
So next week a new adventure for me
Stay safe everyone and enjoy the holidays
12-23 20:46
Barbie Dahl:
Fingers crossed for future Chan endeavors. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
12-23 20:46
Rush:
I hope that you will experience the true magic of the season!
Yes, BD!
TYSM….everyone!
12-23 20:47
Godwinshelley:
Night all – and get well BD
12-23 20:47
Rush:
Small turnout….but a good one nonetheless!
Take care….
See you next week!
12-23 20:48
Rush:
Again…have a blessed Christmas!
12-23 20:48
hounder:
nite all. get well bd. see you all next week ans Merry Christmas
12-23 20:48
Rush:
As we wind down 2024 and near 2025!
Good night!
“Curse of the Dragon Queen” next week!
A first for us!
12-23 20:49
Barbie Dahl:
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Killer Kwanzaa, Excellent Eid, Fantastic Festivus, Super Solstice, Stupendous Saturnalia, Kool Yule!
12-23 20:49
Rush:
Thank you, Hounder and BD!
12-23 20:49
hounder:
and to you bd
12-23 20:49
Barbie Dahl:
Thank you, GS🎄👋🏻
12-23 20:49
Rush:
Get rest, BD!
Get WELL!
Good night…!
12-23 20:49
Barbie Dahl:
You, too, Rush! 🎄👋🏻
Thank you Hounder 🎄👋🏻
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