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1965 - February 8 (Age 25): Hong Kong - Bruce's father passes away in Hong Kong. Bruce
returns to Hong Kong for his fathers funeral. As tradition dictates, in order to obtain forgiveness for
not being present when his father died, Bruce crawls on his knees across the floor of the funeral
home towards the casket wailing loudly and crying.
1965 - May (Age 25): ??? Bruce uses the retainer money from the Green Hornet and flies himself,
Linda, and Brandon back to Hong Kong in order to settle his father's estate affairs. While in Hong
Kong, Bruce takes Brandon to see Yip Man to persuade Yip to perform on tape. Bruce wants to
take the footage back to Seattle and show his students what the man looks like in action. Yip
modestly declines.
1965 - September (Age 25): Seattle - Bruce, Linda, Brandon return to Seattle.
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The Green Hornet series starts filming and Bruce is Paid $400 per episode. Bruce
buys a 1966 blue Chevy Nova. Bruce is later known to have gotten the part of Kato because he
was the only person who could accurately pronounce the star's name, Britt Reid. He later opens 1966 - September 9 (Age 26): Los Angeles - The Green Hornet series premiers. 1967-1971 (Age 27-31): Hollywood - During this time, Bruce lands bit parts in various films and T.V. series. He also gives private lessons for up to $250 an hour to personalities Steve McQueen, James Coburn, James Garner, Lee Marvin, Roman Polanski, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Bruce meets Chuck Norris in New York at the All American Karate Championships in Washington D.C. Chuck fights Joe Lewis and wins. 1967 (Age 27): Washington, D.C. - Bruce meets Joe Lewis at The Mayflower Hotel while both were guests at the 67' National Karate Championships. Joe is competing in the tournament and Bruce is making special appearances as Kato. |
