For the first time Hanwei took on a lead role

Immediately he shot to fame. 

He  became affectionately known as "Fang Lao Shi"

The teacher character he acted 

Hanwei does supporters proud

Bringing to life and immortalising

 An upright, good character on our TV screen

That will continue to inspire many for years to come...

 

 

First telecast:

13 June ' 95, 7 pm (20 episodes)

Co-stars:

Fann Wong ,Ann Kok, Angela Ang, Huang Biren, Huang Shinan, Zhu Xiufeng, Wang Shuo, Qin Jinfeng, Mai Haowei

Executive Producer:

Jo Ma Jia Jun

Script:

Chow Sao Wen

Songs:

 

* "Hai Kuo Tian Kong" by Emil Chau

*"Shen Qing" by Chen Hanwei 

Repeats:

3-4 times. Remembered August 97 weekday afternoons when Hanwei announced quitting. Last year 10 am. This year Drama Festival, condensed to 3 episodes (Oct 21, 22 and 23)

Credits:

1995

 

 

* Most watched TV show at 7 pm time slot,  viewership exceeding 750,000. 

* Hanwei voted top among the 5 most popular male artistes in Star Awards

1996

 

 

 Nominated for Star Awards:

* Best television drama serial 

* Best Actor

* "Shen Qing"  for most popular song

2002

 

 

 Drama Festival Top TV drama serial. Voted into top 15 favorite TV drama serials.

Posters:

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In English

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In Chinese


Video clips (introduction)

Narrow band

 

Broadband

The show didn't win any awards in Star Awards 96. But it is believed that it helped Hanwei, Fann and Ann won the Most Popular Artistes Awards in 1995 as it was telecast during the voting period.

Source: RTV times (dec 96 issue)

RTV times predicted that it would not win the best drama serial in 96: 

 

The winning factor: Heart-warming drama. Characters spring to life and are lovable. Outstanding actors/actresses. Fang Lao Shi becomes a super idol.

Losing factor: Simple story, narrow social scope. Lacks the quality of winning

Well, judges' choice may not be audience's. Jiang Long, (then head of Drama Unit) when interviewed in 1995  as to why a non-melodramatic show like this can be such a hit echoed  audience's views.  Shows that depict conflicts, violence and hatred can be tiresome. "Morning Express "  which emphasises on kindness, care and love is a refreshing change. 

This show still remains one of the best motivational drama serial ever produced by TCS/MCS. Though the story revolves around school life, the lessons to be learnt go beyond. There are many, many wonderful things about this show that audience young and old will always remember ....

This show and Fang Lao Shi still inspires audience as can be seen by the numerous discussion on MCS message board:

English Website:

Fang Lao Shi vs Ai Yo Yo

Yang guang lie che is coming!

Chinese Website:

Most remembered TV character Fang Lao Shi

I love Fang Lao Shi 

Ever cool Hanwei and Fann in their introduction to this show at the Drama Festival,  7 years later

More about the show:

 Shen Qing | Memories Seagull Spirit | Hanwei & Fang Lao Shi  | In Comics | Morning Express II


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Created 11/11/02, updated 21/11/02