Kung Fu (1972–1975) is an American television series which starred David Carradine. It was created by Ed Spielman, directed and produced by Jerry Thorpe, and developed by Herman Miller, who was also a writer for, and co-producer of, the series. The show was preceded by a full length feature TV pilot, an ABC "Movie of the Week", which was broadcast in 1972.
Kung Fu follows the adventures of a Shaolin monk, Kwai Chang Caine [虔官昌 Qián Guānchāng] (portrayed by David Carradine as an adult, Keith Carradine as a teenager and Radames Pera as a young boy) who travels through the American Old West armed only with his skill in martial arts, as he seeks his half-brother, Danny Caine.
Keye Luke (as the blind Master Po) and Philip Ahn (as Master Kan) were also members of the regular cast. David Chow, who was also a guest star in the series, acted as the technical and kung fu advisor, a role later undertaken by Kam Yuen.
Created by Ed Spielman
Jerry Thorpe
Herman Miller
Starring
David Carradine
Keye Luke
Philip Ahn
Radames Pera
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 60 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jerry Thorpe
Running time 50 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel ABC
Original run October 14, 1972 – April 16, 1975
