Posted by: Vhootee March 4, 2012
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60's and when the blacks could barely vote and civil right movement was in full swing across the USA, the entertainment and TV business was dominated by the whites. There were barely any minority as a lead character in a show. Yet in 1966, Bruce Lee played Kato on the the famous TV show "The Green Hornet", an achievement that only few can think or dream about. You can’t comprehend what it means unless you live in the US and understand their history. While it might not make much sense to few Nepali who are accustomed to Bollywood movies, let's say - In America Bruce Lee is bigger and popular than your Amitab or Shahruk Khan. You might think Kung-Fu is a joke compared to cheesy arch (singing, dancing) and chasing in the bush movies, let me assure you, it's the opposite in the rest of the world. Bruce Lee was the first super star of Asian origin in the US. He was an athlete, a true martial artist (not like Van Damme), a philosopher, an entertainer and a Zen master who has left an ever lasting legacy worldwide. So go back, read his history, watch the old "Green Hornet" and all the classic Bruce's master piece. If you're in the US, ask somebody on the street "Do you know Bruce Lee?" and then "Do you know Sharuk Khan", you'll get the answer why Bruce needs your respect.

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