The Real Reason 'Kung Fu' was Cancelled

Remember that scene in Pulp Fiction when Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta are sitting at the diner and Jackson explains his life dream? He Said that he wants to just walk the earth like Caine's character in Kung Fu - to walk from place to place, meeting different people and getting into all kinds of adventures. Kung Fu undeniably had an impact on Quentin Tarantino who even incorporated various themes from the hit 1970s show into his martial-arts inspired feature film, Kill Bill. For example, Bill himself was played by David Carradine who was the star of Kung Fu. He even sported the same look, flute and all, as his iconic transient wanderer Kwai Chang Caine. Pai Mei, Kill Bill's master also conjured up the memory of Caine's trainer, Master Po. The similarities abound. Kung Fu had far-reaching influence. When it premiered in 1972, it was one of the very first martial arts-themed shows to find success in American popular culture. It didn't hurt that the series was basically a western set in the old wild west in the mid 19th century. Kung Fu was a triumphant piece of television history. The series brought the martial arts into our living rooms while telling the story of Kwai Chang Caine - a young Shaolin monk who travels to the American Old West, equipped with his spiritual sensibilities and values and his knowledge of the martial arts. Throughout his journey, he is on the pursuit of his brother Danny Caine. In the Pilot episode, Caine's mentor, Master Po, is brutally murdered. Caine avenges this death by killing his mentor’s assassin who happens to be the nephew of the Emperor. Following this unfolding of events, Caine is forced to flee to America to avoid certain death. The show broke ground. It inspired many spin-offs including Kung Fu: The Next Generation and The Legend Continues. In 2021 a reboot series is set to premiere on the CW. So be on the lookout for that. This video will show you 10 little known facts about the series that became a cultural phenomenon. IT turns out, that the show enjoyed good ratings for its entire run. So find out why the show was ultimately canceled. Like this content? Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?su... Or, watch more videos here:    • All Videos Facts Verse