Quote Originally Posted by Gold Horse Dragon View Post
Being at or near the top of the ratings of the time plus the popularity of the 70's series proves they had the right formula and actor. The actor's personal life has to be separated from the series. There are many actors who have problems and difficulties of one form or another. It would be best to not be so judgemental of a person's weaknesses...it was not like he was hurting someone else...and he has taken steps to overcome this. The series and the character of KCC as portrayed by DC did just as much as BL to promote the art of KF. Doesn't matter if DC knew KF at the time the series started...it is a show...acting. Most, if not all actors portray something they are not an expert in or even know very much of anything about it. What counts is how they act and portray the character.
I agree that DC was the right choice for the time. He and Bruce Lee did more to promote the martial arts than can be imagined. Even though a Caucasion had the lead role, there was a huge cast of Asian actors. Carradine readily admits that he started out as a dancer who has had to fight many of his own demons over the years. Let's give the guy a break. He has fought hard to improve himself as an individual, and has been a diligent student of martial arts for many years now. How good he is is open to interpretation, but all any of us can do is to put diligent effort into our art, and be the best we can be.

There should be an Asian in the lead role this time. It is a different era with different values and needs.