KUNG FU T.V. INTRO

[retrocleo]

Loved this show as a kid. Still have the gum cards somewhere.

[BaiLong45]

Ah yes, this intro brings me back. Watched Kung Fu when it was in syndication. Had to get up pretty early in the morning on a Saturday (6:00 or 7:00 AM i believe) to watch it on TNT.

[donnyab]

sorta liked it but it WAS a little bit boring in reality

[6ThanatoS6]

fucking classic



[TDavidY]

Several people have posted about Bruce Lee being in the role of David Carradine. In actuality, the series was loosely based on Bruce Lee and a chapter in his life where he was unable to return to Honk Kong because of an incident.

From what I recall: He was at a party, about 3 or 4 British sailors showed up and a fight ensued. One of the guys pulled a knife, Lee killed him and then fled. The Limey was related to someone high up and Lee was a wanted man for some number of years.

[dipstickers]

What still boggles me is how the dragon tattoo never lasted after he emigrated to the states. Gotta have been the change of air - or something to that effect

[FreeHeretic]

No way would a series like this make it in today's shallow marketplace. No fuckin' way.

[psilosome]

The scene at 2:01 is classic

[rubenramirezmd]

This series was originaly developed thinking of Bruce Lee (Chinesse-american) as the central caracter, but 'cause of studio policy, the part was given to David Carradine (an American). It was a very good series 'cause of the misticism that made us realize that all things are connected, but maybe... just maybe, it would been more credible with Bruce. Don't you think?

[MrStathis77]

@rubenramirezmd the fight scenes would have been better with Bruce Lee. That I know for a fact. David new nothing of Kung Fu.

[kotchman78]

@rubenramirezmd  i would agree

[PedroDelgadoDonoso]

THAT IT RETURNS THIS SERIES TO THE TV. CHILE.

[HandofDoom01]

Did you hear the Grasshopper fart? Oh wait, that was me.

[dragonquest20]

modifizieren einen weisshäutigen!!

[dragonquest20]

die wollten bruce lee nehmen aber stattdesen haben sie ein weissbrot genommen für diese serie

[nathanwilefrazier]

It looks like he spent years training just to save money on oven mitts - what's up with that?

[RodneyIsCougerMan]

A graphic portrayal of the orignal oriental Western. It amuses me that Kane travelled faster from town to town on foot than on horseback.

[Wellch]

how would Billy Jack handle it?

[JWirtel]

Kung Fu rocked...Carridine was a Christ like figure....Great relationships amongst the cast...magical stuff

[BugleGuitar]

'ello mates. Now go hear the longer version posted by 'creativelocation' and see the hilarious comment from sludgefingers. Cheers!

[musicfan2ful]

I don't know pan68. But go to the right of this screen and click on the post of this Intro by 'creativelocation' - it's a longer version of this one here. It's believed that it was written by a Jim (James) Helms and perhaps that will help you in your search.

[pan68]

Does any one knows the uncut version of the intro track? Maybe on vinyl or CD?

[musicfan2ful]

It's also where people are saying it sounds a lot like the main melody in Steve Vai's song For the Love of God. Including me.

[BugleGuitar]

Even though both are basically the same Kung Fu intro's, yank mates who actually saw the programme when it originally aired in American said the version posted on the right side of this page by youtuber "creativelocation" is what they remember best. Cheers!

[videoblast]

I saw the original broadcasts here in California. This was one of the openings. They had at least two different intro's. They also edited them for syndication. This post is edited, I think. It's been a long time since I've seen the full version.

[musicfan2ful]

Go to the one "bugle" mentions below and is also show at the right of the screen from creativelocation. From what people say, that's the long and better version.

[videoblast]

You are right. That is better!

[Ibringthetruth1]

They never play reruns on tv anymore.

[shoufimafi64]

Why do you guys keep saying Bruce Lee would have made the show even better?

Bruce lee would have made the show more realistic when it comes to fighting, but no way would have kept the poetic aspect of this series.

Who remembers KungFu for the quality of the fights? not me!

I liked it because of the calm, serenity of the caracters and the "avoid fighting at any cost" thread beneath it.

It was a non violent movie, and Lee would have made it more brutal and aggressive.

[Ibringthetruth1]

@shoufimafi64

bullshit.  stop talking.

[shoufimafi64]

to lbrinthetruth1.

I'm not talking,

I'm writing!

Btw, I like Bruce Lee a LOT! I've seen all his movies, but somehow I still think he would have made the Kung Fu series less poetic.

And whay not do as I have: I bought the full Kung-Fu series, all seasons, and I watch this with my 12 year old boy.

Brings me 30+ years back

And lbringthetruth1-hopper. Remain calm and avoid using agressive language, when you can, it will be time for you to leave...

[thelowmax]

@shoufimafi64 I totally disagree. Kung Fu was originally Bruce Lee's concept. He would have brought a legitimacy to the show, seeing as he's actually Chinese and a martial artist. Lee was a excellent actor too. He would have been awesome. The very spirit that Carradine embodies was Lee's. Kung Fu was NOT non-violent. Caine avoided fighting but not at all cost. He got into a fight and kicked somebody's ass in every single episode. But just like Lee, he knew when the time to fight was.

[Wytchfinde]

@shoufimafi64

Agreed completely.

[3dsmaxmaster]

I think that Hollywood really screwed up with this, I think Bruce Lee was much better for this series.

[thelowmax]

Bruce Lee would have made this show even better. Too bad America wasn't ready for an Asian looking Asian.

BTW... Is that Keith Carradine playing the younger Caine?

[hollywoodhottie19]

America = Is CONTINENT that extends from TIERRA DEL FUEGO, ARGENTINA near the South pole ALL THE WAY UP THE LAST ALUTIAN ISLAND IN ALASKA THIS AMERICA.. AMERICANS

[thelowmax]

hollywoodhottie19, Thanks for the geography factoid. Though, technically, what you are describing is referred to as 'the America's'. North and south. Ultimately, what is your point?

[thelowmax]

Oddly enough, I don't consider Russia to be European at all.

[hollywoodhottie19]

REALLY?? WOW!!! YOUR OPINION MATTERS "So much to me and the rest of the world" Mr. Columbus Professional Cartographer..

[joeyvader]

Yep...That's Keith...there are episodes with the elder Carradine John, Robert, and Keith...(and of course David), all together...

[rice0boy0]

lmao i love utube republican and kungfu how the hell do u get republican from a video on kungfu?

[4D36739]

lol i went back four pages just to read this argument haha its got nothing to do with anything and its funny =D

[kyrieeleison1]

oh yeah I forgot....

It wasn't that good of show.

[kyrieeleison1]

ignorant? as in, "you're a dumb ignorant jealous" wannabe illegal alien?

[Radicalreels]

Rest well Grasshopper! We will miss you...

[cLo5eR]

qe tranza con carranza carnal

how can i tell you???

....who cares about Bruce Lee?

xD

[kyrieeleison1]

apparently...u do. otherwise, you wouldn't be losing sleep over this comment.

[cLo5eR]

que te puedo decir, padezco de insomnio ii pierdo el tiempo en necedades...

[kyrieeleison1]

and a me no give a damn about yo no care abot anyting

[cLo5eR]

la cocaina no es buena para su salud... ::D

[kyrieeleison1]

anda whatevera youa thinka saya cara...blah blah blah.

[cLo5eR]

watafaka madafaka?

lol xD

[kyrieeleison1]

it means, you don't know jack.

[cLo5eR]

ii una mierda tio, tu no entiendes ni puta Ñ!

u_u

[kyrieeleison1]

and you a puta too...jevato!

[cLo5eR]

jojojo xD

it's so fucking funny an american trying to speak spanish, peace my anglo-bro!...

[kyrieeleison1]

and it's even funnier when you're the object of all my jokes.

[cLo5eR]

if that's make you happy that's ok, but your jokes are awful, i can't understand u_u

[kyrieeleison1]

here's one you'll understand then:

it may be funny how some americans "try" to speak spanish but it's even funnier when some mexicans "want" to be americans.

[cLo5eR]

asshole. look at the map, mexico and canada are on north america, that mean that those people are americans too, anyway, it's a shame to be or act like an american idiot... : )

[kyrieeleison1]

sounds like jealousy to me. hahahahaha.

[cLo5eR]

bah, those "american people", always thinking about themselves, their cars and their screens.

this is about understanding, boy!

u_u

[kyrieeleison1]

the jealousy keeps building up, huh...Jevato?!

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[cLo5eR]

pff, u don't know a shit!

what's jevato?

really u r fucked up man u_u

but if that u,that's ok

c::

[kyrieeleison1]

YEAAAAH. You're the one replying constantly. Why don't you just make that midnight run over the border once and for all. It's obvious, you're jealous of us americans or as you call us....gringos but you're desparate...so carry on.

[cLo5eR]

mmm. surely you're republican...

i can't envy u, coz i don't like your life style,

and all in the world think that u.s. don't give a fuck .

still trusting in your god...

[kyrieeleison1]

what was that again? who can't get across the border?

[cLo5eR]

i can, but ii don't even like.

anyway, brave the idiots who live on illegal labor...

hey kid, tv is on, take your meal and forget the real world.

[kyrieeleison1]

who you talkin' to? All 30 of your family members living in the same shack?

[cLo5eR]

pff, ypu ask who i'm talking to?

niñato, crees ser un ente evolucionado?

estas a millones de años del progreso individual

[kyrieeleison1]

*&(#@!$%^$%^$@!*&^%?

^&%U(((%/%^#!#(*?

since it's clear that I made an easy hit to your "ego" or what's left of it, you should do the right thing and bow out while you still have what little dignity you still have.

[cLo5eR]

hahaha

ii answer just because im bored, if u stop ii just leave, u know, just killing time, it´s fun when i say "ignorant" and you answer "so what".

[kyrieeleison1]

*sigh*

oh what do I care. He's no bruce lee...

[cLo5eR]

pero sii que es D. Carradine, valla insensato u_u

[kyrieeleison1]

umm, umm, yo no speaka espanola.

[TheCharmerBee]

R.I.P...David.....a lovely show with so many great memories...thank you......

[mariuspunk]

RIP David! You were a customer of my Grandma at Security Pacific in the 70s, & she loved the conversations you two had. . .

[1986130486]

whaaaaat did your mom meet to david carradine that´s so great... well if it´s real just confirm what you are saying and I´ll believe you man please

[Alice45Rodriguez]

This was a good show. It was more thought provoking than much of the brainless crap on TV today.

[pazvato]

Just heard that David Carradine died today in Bangkok at age 72. Loved this show as a kid circa 1972/73.

[Zabuza1981]

God bless him,and may he rest in peace...

[araujostate27]

kung fu era meu seriado favorido, eu via quando tinha 10 anos de idade, bons tempos...