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The "Mystic Knights of the Sea" as depicted in the pre-1943 serial version of "Amos 'n' Andy" were clearly intended as a Masonic parody. Correll and Gosden were both 32nd Degree Masons and Shriners, and consciously patterned the administrative structure of the Mystic Knights of the Sea after that of Freemasonry: Great Supreme Kingfish = Grand Master, Kingfish = Worshipful Master, Whale = Senior Warden, Mackerel = Junior Warden, Shad = Secretary/Treasurer, Jellyfish = Deacon, Swordfish = Tiler.The initiation ceremonies of the Mystic Knights of the Sea, as delineated in episode 65 (6/29/28), required the candidated to be blindfolded and led thru the lodge room to receive instruction from the officers. Other rituals are occasionally referred to, under the specifically-Masonic term "degree work." Other Masonic terms, including references to "demitting" or "taking a demit" from the lodge occasionally occur during the early years of the program's run. These references were all dropped by the time the series converted to a situation comedy format. (E.M.)
Chandu (real name Frank Chandler) studied occult arts in Egypt and India. Previously he had worked for Allied intelligence in World War 2. Remote viewing, astral projection, physical projection, crystal-gazing, hypnosis, mind control etc. Chandu battles black magicians (including arch-enemy Roxor) to save the world. Chandu seems to be part of a larger order ("Brotherhood", "Secret Order").
Jethro Dumont is a wealthy American who studied in Tibet for ten years, and has secret powers. There are only three extant shows.
"The Green Lama strikes for Justice!"
