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A AcmeTiki Tiki Centralite Denver Joined: Feb 08, 2020 Posts: 28	A AcmeTiki Posted posted on 01/24/2025 In 1967, Larry Lee became manager of Denver's Tiki Kai. Lee, who was known as "America's foremost Chinese comedian," had previously performed at the Tiki Kai as part of the Eurasians. Here's newspaper blurb announcing Lee taking the reins. On top of his managerial duties, Lee served as the comedic emcee for the dinner shows. In his act, he played a clever character with a thick Chinese accent that probably wouldn't be considered acceptable today. But in the mid 60s, his act was such a hit that it packed the Tiki Kai. They soon featured his photo in advertising and created a "When In Doubt, Punt" busy-hour menu with descriptions written in his character's voice. [ Edited by AcmeTiki on 2025-01-24 11:08:47 ] [ Edited by AcmeTiki on 2025-01-24 11:27:50 ]

In 1967, Larry Lee became manager of Denver's Tiki Kai.

Lee, who was known as "America's foremost Chinese comedian," had previously performed at the Tiki Kai as part of the Eurasians.

1966-Denver_Post_published_as_THE_DENVER_POST.___September_9_1966-(1)

1966-Denver_Post_published_as_THE_DENVER_POST.___September_16_1966-(1)

Here's newspaper blurb announcing Lee taking the reins.

1967 Denver_Post_published_as_THE_DENVER_POST.___April_28_1967

On top of his managerial duties, Lee served as the comedic emcee for the dinner shows. In his act, he played a clever character with a thick Chinese accent that probably wouldn't be considered acceptable today. But in the mid 60s, his act was such a hit that it packed the Tiki Kai. They soon featured his photo in advertising and created a "When In Doubt, Punt" busy-hour menu with descriptions written in his character's voice.

1967-Denver_Post_published_as_THE_DENVER_POST.___September_8_1967