Who was Grasshopper in Kung Fu?

Who was Grasshopper in Kung Fu?

Actor David Carradine, a born seeker and cult idol who broke through as the willing student called "grasshopper" in the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" and decades later as leader of an assassin squad in "Kill Bill," was found dead Thursday in Thailand.

Why did Kung Fu end?

The original 'Kung Fu' reportedly ended because David Carradine suffered too many injuries. According to most sources, Kung Fu raked in strong viewership ratings throughout its three-year-long run on ABC.

Was the TV show Kung Fu Bruce Lee's idea?

So clearly, the idea that Lee's idea for a TV series, The Warrior, was stolen by Warner Bros. Television and turned into Kung Fu is a common belief. ... Bruce himself had been working on the idea of a Shaolin priest, a master of kung fu, who would roam America and find himself involved in various exploits.

What did Kung Fu say to grasshopper?

“I now see the great clarity that instructs his efforts.” “I will show you that your lie was indeed the truth. Trust me.” “Not to understand a man's purpose does not make him confused.”

Why was Bruce Lee not in Kung Fu?

Long before Carradine was cast as Caine, Bruce Lee himself auditioned for the role but didn't get the job. Tom Kuhn, who was the head of Warner Bros. ' TV division, defended their decision not to cast Bruce Lee in Kung Fu by arguing that his accent would have made it difficult for audiences to understand him.

Was kungfu Cancelled?

Kung Fu wasted little time making an impression on viewers. ... It was no surprise when The CW renewed Kung Fu for a second season rather early into its run. However, the show won't be returning later this year as the network unveiled the fall portion of its 20 TV schedule and Kung Fu season 2 is not on it.

Who trained David Carradine?

Carradine fancied himself a decent martial artist, and why shouldn't he? From the get—go, he had great instructors to learn from — like Kam Yuen and later Rob Moses. And he kept at his training for nearly 40 years.