This page is to give you a little background on myself and some of my experiences regarding Bruce Lee and The Green Hornet. I have been collecting both Bruce Lee and Green Hornet collectables since as far back as I can remember. I have quite the collection, but the prized piece has to be The Black Beauty itself. Possesing the car has opened a lot of doors and resulted in meeting many of people whom I would have never met. I have made several TV appearances, done lots of fan shows, and met many of my TV heroes. I've also met important Bruce Lee friends along the way, some of which I have posted here. I have included a personalized Wende Wagner picture given to me at one of the many lunches we shared, before her untimely death in 1997. We will miss her. Here you also have Van Williams and the 1st time he had seen the Black Beauty in 20+ years, Ted Wong and his visit to the Green Hornet/Bruce Lee "mini museum", a chance meeting with Chuck Norris at the premire of his hit movie "SideKicks," and also the very lovely Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee. So this is my mini scrap book for all of you to enjoy. As always, if you have any questions regarding the Green Hornet show or Bruce Lee, feel free to e-mail me as I will answer all e-mail. Thanks again. 

J.R. 


Chuck Norris and me @ the premiere of Sidekicks


Sifu Ted Wong, one of Bruce's last students in the L.A. Chinatown school
and current teacher of JKD, visited the mini Bruce Lee/Green Hornet museum. 


J.R. and the beautiful Shannon Lee (Bruce's daughter) at the gathering of The Nucelus of JKD and also to honor Bruce and Brandon in San Francisco 1997. 


Van Williams visits The Black Beauty. This was the 1st time Van had seen The Beauty in over 20 years. He had seen the George Barris replica car but, as you all know, George did NOT build the car used on the show. Dean Jeffries did. Van said the car looked great!!!!!!!


The beautiful Shannon Lee in a very rare shot signed: "J.R. - Peace & Harmony, Shannon Lee"


It is one of my all time favorites. Wende Wagner who played Miss Case on the show was in the process of writing a book about the show. We met for lunch a few times to discuss items when she signed this for me. She was a great lady and a wonderful human being. I will miss her.
May she rest in Peace. J.R.

When I was 13 I went to a National Karate tournament because I could get to meet Bruce Lee's Brother , Robert Lee. It was a mob scene, and he sang The Little Dragon song. He even signed my program book. Also in attendance was Corburn and Chuck Norris


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