The text of our Charlie Chan Family Chat for June 8, 2026
Feature: Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
Chat Number: 1,364
Extra:
None
Note:
“TYSM” count from Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum: 0 (Total from all series films thus far: 176)
Participants:
Charlie’s ANGEL
Fredsmom
Godwinshelley
hounder
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi
Nothere
Paul Minturn
Rich in Maine
Rush
06-07 16:53
Rush:
06-08 19:00
Rush:
Hello, Hounder!
I was able to make it in tonight!
How are you this evening?
06-08 19:04
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
HI Rush!
06-08 19:04
Rush:
Mike n Rachel!
Good evening!
06-08 19:04
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Good to be here! And happy to see that you made it.
06-08 19:04
Rush:
How is our doctorly duo this evening?
Yes, I was able to make it!
06-08 19:05
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Doing well. Just making some tacos for dinner with our Chan.
06-08 19:05
hounder:
hi made it back
06-08 19:05
Rush:
We are at a relative’s house who has good internet….so…
06-08 19:05
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Hi hounder
06-08 19:05
Rush:
Hounder! Welcome back!
YAY!
06-08 19:05
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Outstanding. Always good to have “well-connected” family
06-08 19:06
Rush:
06-08 19:06
Rush:
It took some doing, but it worked out tonight!
Next week, I am not too sure….
06-08 19:06
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Is there an online copy of the film tonight? My collection is back in DC
06-08 19:07
Rush:
Yes.
Sadly, there are those pesky commercials….
06-08 19:07
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
And next week we will be in Tacoma, WA likely without internet so we may miss a week
06-08 19:07
Rush:
I am using it too.
Ok.
NT!
06-08 19:07
Nothere:
Rush? I thought you said you’d be gone
06-08 19:07
Rush:
Welcome!
8 minutes….
06-08 19:07
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
He’s not here, Nothere.
06-08 19:08
Rush:
7 minutes….
Rich!
06-08 19:08
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Hi Rich!
06-08 19:08
Rush:
Good evening!
06-08 19:08
Rich in Maine:
The the wax museum version of Rush! very realistic….
06-08 19:08
Nothere:
Thanks. I am not here but I still have 80% recycled jokes and comments about this movie.
06-08 19:09
Rush:
Ready to continue the TYSM count?
Perfect, NT!
06-08 19:09
Rich in Maine:
recycled is always a better option NT
06-08 19:09
Nothere:
You lead Rush we’ll follow.
06-08 19:09
Rush:
Ah!
06-08 19:09
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Yes, Rush. Last week was a bumper crop.
06-08 19:09
Rush:
Hopefully not over the cyber cliff!
06-08 19:10
Rush:
Loved it, M/R!
5 minutes to go…
06-08 19:10
Rush:
Here is the link to the online copy.
Paul!
WELCOME!
06-08 19:11
Paul Minturn:
good evening gang
06-08 19:11
Rich in Maine:
I can hand out the scissors and paper for the paper dolls if you want?
06-08 19:11
Rush:
4 minutes…
GS!
YAY!
06-08 19:11
Godwinshelley:
Hello all
06-08 19:11
Rush:
Hello!
06-08 19:11
Nothere:
Hey Paul God Rich
06-08 19:11
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Hi GS!
06-08 19:11
Rich in Maine:
hey GS
06-08 19:11
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Hello Paul
06-08 19:11
hounder:
hi gs
06-08 19:11
Rush:
I hope everyone is doing well.
06-08 19:11
Rich in Maine:
hiya NT
06-08 19:11
Godwinshelley:
Paul – ready for your Pittsburgh trip:
06-08 19:12
Rush:
THREE MINUTES…
06-08 19:12
Paul Minturn:
hi GS. will your be at Monsterbash this next weekend or are you all “traveled out”?
06-08 19:12
Nothere:
GENTELMEN START YOUR ENGINES
06-08 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Sadly no Bash this year – just got back from Scotland and can’t really afford extra trips
06-08 19:12
Rush:
Next week I may need help, as I am not sure I will be able to make it.
Our trip out to Calif.
06-08 19:12
Godwinshelley:
What’s our feature next week Rush>
06-08 19:13
Rush:
THREE MINUTES…
Everyone ready?
06-08 19:13
Godwinshelley:
I’m cued
06-08 19:13
hounder:
ready
06-08 19:13
Rich in Maine:
ready to hit the button
06-08 19:13
Paul Minturn:
i kinda figured that was the case, GS
06-08 19:13
Rush:
Opening title, please…
06-08 19:13
Nothere:
Ready but wax me isn’t. At present its more a wax blob. Pull yourself together man
06-08 19:14
Godwinshelley:
Yes – it’s not easy being an adult
06-08 19:14
Rush:
ONE MINUTE
06-08 19:14
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Hello FM!
06-08 19:14
Nothere:
Hello Mom of Fred
06-08 19:14
Rush:
I was off on my count…
40 seconds…
30…
06-08 19:14
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Time flies when you’re having fun, Rush
06-08 19:14
Rush:
25…
06-08 19:14
Nothere:
Have you asked the Count von Count for help?
06-08 19:14
Fredsmom:
Good Evening! One of my faves tonight!
06-08 19:14
Rush:
20
15…
06-08 19:14
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Two Fredsmothers?
06-08 19:14
Rush:
10…
5…
GO!!!!
06-08 19:15
Fredsmom:
oh wow an imposter!
06-08 19:15
Nothere:
Fred has us surrounded.
06-08 19:15
Rush:
Sorry about the mixed up countduwn!
06-08 19:15
Fredsmom:
hahaha
06-08 19:15
Rush:
I was a little distracted….
06-08 19:15
Fredsmom:
who knows? maybe the shadow…
06-08 19:15
Rush:
FM!
WELCOME BACK!
06-08 19:15
Nothere:
One mistake is 20 years. Oh the shame of it.
06-08 19:15
Fredsmom:
Hi Rush!
06-08 19:15
Rush:
And here we go…
06-08 19:15
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Dramatic music to start this one
06-08 19:15
Godwinshelley:
I could probably help next week Rush – what’s our feature and special features?
06-08 19:16
Rush:
The courtroom scene…
06-08 19:16
Nothere:
At Sing Sing? But what if I sing?
New joke
06-08 19:16
Rush:
And, neither will this…
06-08 19:16
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
You could sing “Sing Sing Sing” at Sing Sing, NT
06-08 19:17
Rush:
I had my first conmercial.
06-08 19:17
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Keystone Kops on guard there
06-08 19:17
Rush:
Yes!
EASY escape!
06-08 19:17
Nothere:
Anything good Rush?
06-08 19:18
Rush:
Grainger
06-08 19:18
Rich in Maine:
only $.25 tickets!
06-08 19:18
Nothere:
Well when the getaway vcar arrives right on time it is easy. You’d never manage that in todays traffic.
06-08 19:18
Rich in Maine:
fog machine full gear
06-08 19:18
Fredsmom:
LOVE the noir in this movie
06-08 19:19
Rush:
That would equal about $5 today.
Yes, FM!
Agreed!
06-08 19:19
Rich in Maine:
still pretty cheap
06-08 19:19
Nothere:
Or am I crazy? Do you really want me to answer that?
06-08 19:19
Rush:
06-08 19:20
Rush:
“The Works”
06-08 19:20
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
the woiks
06-08 19:21
Nothere:
13 bullets? O.k asaide from the waste of bullets how many guns did he have?
06-08 19:21
Rush:
13 bullets….
06-08 19:21
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
no laws against extra large magazines in those days…
06-08 19:21
Charlie’s ANGEL:
(6:00)??
06-08 19:22
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
7:00
06-08 19:22
Nothere:
645
My commericals were animal themed.
06-08 19:22
Rush:
Yes…NT is correct.
06-08 19:22
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
ha. no commercials yet here
06-08 19:22
Rush:
Willie Fern
06-08 19:23
Nothere:
Don’t worry Mike and Racheal you two will get your commericals soon enough. But don’t get excited. They won’t last long enough to do anything fun.
06-08 19:23
Charlie’s ANGEL:
I’d hate to NOT be found dead!
06-08 19:24
Nothere:
Just try not to do it on the toilet Angel.
06-08 19:24
Rush:
Another commercial…
06-08 19:24
Charlie’s ANGEL:
Notty🤣🤣🤣
06-08 19:24
Rush:
13th offspring….
06-08 19:24
Nothere:
Anytthing good Rush?
06-08 19:24
Rush:
One more to go….
06-08 19:24
Rich in Maine:
13th offspring… but I was away that year?
06-08 19:24
Rush:
It was very quick…didn’t catch the content!
06-08 19:24
Nothere:
1st recycled comment. Do the Chan kids ever stay in college?
06-08 19:25
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
That one weekend Charlie made it back…
06-08 19:25
Nothere:
955
06-08 19:25
Rush:
“Dr. Bunn”
06-08 19:25
Charlie’s ANGEL:
WiFi here just froze.
Let’s go out to the lobby,
let’s go out to the lobby . . .
06-08 19:25
Rush:
I am at about the same time, NT.
06-08 19:25
Nothere:
And have ourselves a drink.
06-08 19:25
Rush:
Angel….sorry!
Also…welcome!
06-08 19:25
Fredsmom:
chip off ol chopstick
06-08 19:25
Rich in Maine:
Cream’s Crime show
06-08 19:25
Nothere:
After 2 sets of commericals? Their gyping you Rushy.
06-08 19:26
Rush:
Argh…
No TYSM yet…
06-08 19:27
Rich in Maine:
You insult me !
06-08 19:27
Nothere:
But pone poision dart. Perhaps we should sdtart a poision count. Chan killers are so special. TRhey never use the same one twice.
06-08 19:27
Rush:
Thanks, Jimmy….
06-08 19:28
Rush:
Old Roman Law….
Vs. New Roman Law…
06-08 19:29
Nothere:
So Chan knows Creames criminal history, but the local police chief dosen’t. No wonder they need Charlie to solve the crime.
06-08 19:29
Rush:
No DNA back then….
BUT, they should have used dental rtecords!
06-08 19:29
Rich in Maine:
true NT…..only CC knows
06-08 19:29
Nothere:
But mice do get cheesed off.
06-08 19:29
Rich in Maine:
first fog, now rain….waiting for hail
06-08 19:30
Fredsmom:
dark and stormy night…..
06-08 19:30
Rush:
What was a music teacher doing there?
06-08 19:30
Nothere:
2nd recycled comment. So mkany Chans with fog, this is one of the few that have a dark and stormy night.
06-08 19:30
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Great disguise
06-08 19:31
Rich in Maine:
how long is her holder?
06-08 19:31
Nothere:
They were serving fish and the music teacher wanted the scales.
06-08 19:31
Rush:
Remember when Bogart had his face redone? He wasn’t supposed to even talk for a couple of weeks!
06-08 19:31
Nothere:
Uhm I’d say the holder is about a foot. At most two.
06-08 19:31
Rush:
MacBirney might be wrecking Cream’s work.
06-08 19:32
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
The holder is supposed to be….elegant?
06-08 19:32
Nothere:
What murdering a cop on national radio at his secret crime lab. Nah what could go wrong.
06-08 19:32
Rush:
Annother commercial.
06-08 19:32
Rich in Maine:
maybe the holder collapses to fit in her purse?
06-08 19:33
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
A clue that McBirney may not be the criminal genius he’s assumed to be, NT
06-08 19:33
Nothere:
In the movies yes. I think it was mostly just to filter out stuff and keep the smoke from her face.
06-08 19:34
Nothere:
Apparently the modern model is extendable and goes for 22.50 today.
06-08 19:35
Rush:
06-08 19:35
Rich in Maine:
like Virginia Slims NT?
06-08 19:36
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
06-08 19:36
Rich in Maine:
OMG Mike
06-08 19:36
Rush:
Just a note…I am reading a book about Anna May Wong, and as a “choice” movie at the end of the year, i would like to nominate “Shanghai Express” with Anna may Wong and Warner Oland.
06-08 19:36
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Only $6.98!
06-08 19:36
Rush:
06-08 19:37
Fredsmom:
love Anna May Wong
Have
06-08 19:37
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Same here, FM. Looks very interesting, Rush.
06-08 19:37
Rush:
Anna May Wong was in the first Chan movie, a silient…”The Chinese Parrot”
06-08 19:38
Fredsmom:
Do not think I have seen that one!
06-08 19:38
Nothere:
Sorry Rich I can’t find it again so I cant give you a brand name
06-08 19:39
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Just noticed that the two women in this film are similar to the “Ginger” and “Mary Anne” of Gilligan’s Island
06-08 19:39
Nothere:
Though I prefer the one Mike and Racheal found. 50% off always good
06-08 19:40
Nothere:
Mrs. Rock now fan of Chan
06-08 19:40
Fredsmom:
Yes NT!
06-08 19:41
Nothere:
Everyone line up. Chan will now examine every scratch on you.
06-08 19:41
Rich in Maine:
beware of infection, it lurks everywhere
06-08 19:41
Fredsmom:
06-08 19:42
hounder:
love the shadows and lighting in this 1
06-08 19:42
Nothere:
Did you see Lane on the street?
06-08 19:42
Rush:
I lost the movie and its sound….
Sorry!
06-08 19:42
Fredsmom:
agree Hounder
06-08 19:42
Rush:
Any TYSMs to report yet?
06-08 19:42
Nothere:
Not that I know.
06-08 19:42
Rich in Maine:
not so far rush
06-08 19:43
Rush:
Time please?
06-08 19:43
Nothere:
2825
2845
06-08 19:44
Rush:
TYSM!
06-08 19:44
Nothere:
Well that man is taking being exectued calmly.
06-08 19:45
Nothere:
So much for themed ads. I got a bank and a car that time.
06-08 19:46
Rush:
Get the mashmallows….
Yes.
06-08 19:46
Nothere:
WEll good thing they were acting out a dinner cause Von Braun is cooked. New joke
06-08 19:47
Rich in Maine:
Tonga! of course
06-08 19:47
Rush:
Tonga.
Yes!
06-08 19:48
Nothere:
What you thought they
‘d use tetragine with Tonga avalible?
06-08 19:48
Rush:
Dyak headhunters – The Dyak, once a fierce and feared people, were among the original inhabitants of the island of Borneo, located in the western Pacific north of Java. In 1927, forensic doctor William Krohn set off for Borneo to collect ethnological specimens for Chicago’s Field Museum, living among the Dyak people, learning everything he could about their beliefs and way of life. The results of his work were published in his book Among the Dyak Headhunters.
06-08 19:48
Rich in Maine:
is Tonga generic or brand name version?
06-08 19:48
Nothere:
Round up all the Dyaks in San Fransico.
06-08 19:49
Nothere:
Headhunters. Well at least Jimmy is safe.
06-08 19:50
Rush:
True.
06-08 19:50
Rush:
Jimmy appears.
Am I about at the right spot?
06-08 19:51
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Yes. Made his grand entrance about a minute ago
06-08 19:51
Rich in Maine:
shoplifting at the automat for toothpicks?
06-08 19:51
Nothere:
3620
Everyone heading to office
06-08 19:52
Rush:
She was the costumer on “Opera”
06-08 19:53
Rich in Maine:
yes Rush!’
06-08 19:53
Rush:
TYSM, NT
06-08 19:53
Nothere:
O.k. everyone promise not to hurt me. So does Mrs. Rock like to roll?
06-08 19:54
Rich in Maine:
ouch NT
she likes Rick Astley songs
06-08 19:57
Rush:
NT:
06-08 19:57
Nothere:
I am with the others. WE all broke out.
06-08 19:57
Charlie’s ANGEL:
STILL no wifi here.
06-08 19:58
Rush:
Oh, no!
06-08 19:59
Nothere:
Sorry to hear that Angel. You at home>
I am nothere but I am not the man who wasn’t there when JJimmy looked.
06-08 19:59
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Perhaps a distant relative, NT?
06-08 19:59
Rush:
Still no TYSM!
06-08 20:00
Rush:
Jimmy helps out, if only by accident!
06-08 20:01
Nothere:
Among Cremes flaws hypocracy. If hes so sure crime dosen’t pay why is he a crook>
Shaggy Rogers studied the Jimmy method for years Rush
06-08 20:02
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
I wonder how Deagan worked that out. “Hey Buddy, I’ll give you $20 if you go get shot in my place.”
06-08 20:02
Rush:
06-08 20:03
Nothere:
At the time this film was made? 20 bucks went a long way. He probably left out the get shot part.
06-08 20:04
Rush:
“Too many theories…”
06-08 20:05
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
No TYSM yet but the venerable “lights out” trick appears
06-08 20:05
Rush:
Lights out!
06-08 20:06
Rich in Maine:
somebody touched my cigarette
06-08 20:06
Nothere:
The killer is busy. A two for one. Hey did we tincan Braum>
THe fiend. I swear eternal and bloody vengance for you Rich.
06-08 20:07
Rush:
AH!
(Tincan….for Braum…)
06-08 20:07
Rich in Maine:
yes NT! to the death
06-08 20:07
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
It’s very impolite to touch a lady’s cigarette…unless you’re married of course
06-08 20:08
Nothere:
No comment
06-08 20:08
Rush:
Chan used a similar trick before.
06-08 20:08
Rich in Maine:
even then Mike, ask permission first
06-08 20:08
Rush:
M/R:
06-08 20:09
Nothere:
Dog and bus commercials.
06-08 20:09
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Greyhound bus, Rush?
06-08 20:09
Nothere:
Amtrack
06-08 20:09
Rush:
TinCan…
06-08 20:10
Nothere:
Tonga knife blow to the head. Pick a murder theme Degan.
06-08 20:12
Rush:
I guess a method is a method is a method!
06-08 20:14
Rich in Maine:
she is a pro shot
she’s Degan ??? wow he is a good doc
06-08 20:14
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
early hormone therapy
06-08 20:15
Rush:
Maybe Willie is Dagan!
06-08 20:15
Nothere:
Sorry but Degan will never get a job as a human statue.
06-08 20:16
Fredsmom:
Busted!
06-08 20:16
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Prosecutor will have an uphill battle with that confession
06-08 20:16
Rush:
Good aim, Charlie!
06-08 20:17
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
He’s as good with a toothpick as Mrs. Rocke is with her revolver
06-08 20:17
Nothere:
So if he asks his boss for a raise before his boss trial does that count as witness tampering?
06-08 20:17
Rich in Maine:
only 5 years?
06-08 20:18
Rich in Maine:
hahahahah
06-08 20:18
Godwinshelley:
The End
06-08 20:18
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
<kids-yeah>
06-08 20:18
Nothere:
Mary Ann ended up with the P{rofessor?
06-08 20:18
hounder:
the end. yay.
06-08 20:18
Rush:
No TYSMs today!
06-08 20:18
Fredsmom:
clapclapclapclapclap! Enjoyed! Have a good week and see you all soon!
06-08 20:18
Nothere:
<APPLAUSE>
06-08 20:18
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Nice Chan noir flick
06-08 20:18
Rush:
I am a little behind….
06-08 20:18
Rich in Maine:
have a great week all
06-08 20:18
Nothere:
Night Mom of Fred and Fred
06-08 20:19
Rush:
THE “END” now!
06-08 20:19
Nothere:
Night Rich
06-08 20:19
Rush:
TYSM everyone!
06-08 20:19
Rich in Maine:
CYA NT
06-08 20:19
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
We made it through without ads, Rush. Got lucky in Ypsi!
thanks everyone for a wonderful evening. have a great week…
06-08 20:19
Nothere:
Commerical do that to you Rush, but we’ll wait for you. Just not in Cremes museum.
06-08 20:19
Rush:
Next week: “Phantom of Chinatown” with keye luke!
06-08 20:19
Rich in Maine:
aha!
06-08 20:19
Nothere:
Night Mikw and Racheal
06-08 20:19
Rush:
In celebration of his birthday.
06-08 20:19
Charlie’s ANGEL:
Wifiis back!!!!
06-08 20:20
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
We may miss because of travels, but will try to tune in!
06-08 20:20
Nothere:
Congrats Angel. Now you can watch the movie.
06-08 20:20
Rush:
If I am not here then, please carry on !
06-08 20:20
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Charlie Chan carries on, Rush.
06-08 20:20
Rush:
06-08 20:20
Godwinshelley:
I’ll try to help out next week
06-08 20:20
Mike n Rachel in Ypsi:
Take care, everyone!
06-08 20:20
Rush:
have a good trip, , Doctors!
06-08 20:20
hounder:
bite all
06-08 20:21
Rush:
Said Bela…
06-08 20:21
Nothere:
As always if theres no Rush whoever is here first is in charge. Untill we go over the walkl
06-08 20:21
Godwinshelley:
Safe travels everyone
06-08 20:21
Rush:
TYSM!
06-08 20:21
Nothere:
Au revior all
06-08 20:21
Godwinshelley:
Night all
06-08 20:21
Rush:
So, have a GREAT week!
take care….
06-08 20:21
Paul Minturn:
give his own POP a POP in the trousers
06-08 20:22
Rush:
Yes!
A fine “ENDing” tonight.
06-08 20:22
Rush:
Good night, Angel, NT, and Paul!
06-08 20:23
Paul Minturn:
fun little romp
06-08 20:23
Rush:
Yes!
Be happy and safe, guys!
Good night!
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