The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan is a 1972 TV series made by Australia's Eric Porter Studios for American Hanna-Barbera Studios and CBS. It premiered shortly after what would have been Charlie Chan creator Earl Derr Biggers' 88th birthday. The voice of Mr. Chan, Keye Luke is the only actor of Chinese ancestry to play the title character in any screen adaptation.
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (Season 1)
The Crown Jewel Caper (Episode 1)
Air date: 1972-09-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Crown Jewels have disappeared from their case.
To Catch a Pitcher (Episode 2)
Air date: 1972-09-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A famous pitcher is missing and feared kidnapped.
Will the Real Charlie Chan Please Stand Up? (Episode 3)
Air date: 1972-09-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Chan Clan must find the impostor who is framing Mr. Chan for the hotel robberies.
The Phantom Sea Thief (Episode 4)
Air date: 1972-09-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A mysterious thief steals a painting during the Chan Clan's performance aboard a cruise ship.
Eye of the Idol (Episode 5)
Air date: 1972-10-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A thief uses a smoke bomb to distract the Chan Clan and everyone in the room while he steals a jeweled idol's eye.
The Fat Lady Caper (Episode 6)
Air date: 1972-10-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Chan's visit a circus and are present when Dimples, the fat lady, is stolen. Now it's up to Charlie Chan to solve the case while his children attempt to help in their own way.
Captain Kidd's Doubloons (Episode 7)
Air date: 1972-10-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Chan Clan must solve the theft of the doubloons.
The Bronze Idol (Episode 8)
Air date: 1972-10-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A con artist uses an idol statue to trick the villagers into giving it more pearls
Double Trouble (Episode 9)
Air date: 1972-11-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Prince Hareem, who plans to be in an auto race, is kidnapped and replaced with an impostor.
The Great Illusion Caper (Episode 10)
Air date: 1972-11-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A magician's dog has been stolen, and the Chans must help find her.
The Mummy's Tomb (Episode 11)
Air date: 1972-11-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A golden coffin of a famous pharaoh is stolen.
The Mardi Gras Caper (Episode 12)
Air date: 1972-11-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A valuable ring is stolen while the Chan Clan is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
The Gypsy Caper (Episode 13)
Air date: 1972-12-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A mural has been stolen. While on the case, Stanley accidentally makes Henry swallow a clock.
The Greek Caper (Episode 14)
Air date: 1972-12-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A statue of the winged goddess, Athena, is stolen and replaced by a plaster copy. Mr. Chan enlists Alan's help to find it.
The White Elephant (Episode 15)
Air date: 1972-12-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Maharaja's white elephant Sing Ha disappears from the elephant enclosure when they are feeding it, and is feared stolen.
Scotland Yard (Episode 16)
Air date: 1972-12-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: While visiting Westminster Abbey the Chan's are present when the coronation stone, the Stone of Scone, is stolen. As Chan assists Scotland Yard in solving the crime, his kids attempt to solve it at the same time.
