It's a great thing. The TV show Hunter was a huge hit too, running 7 seasons. I was 21 when the show first aired. I loved it and watched all 7 seasons. His involvement will definitely be a huge plus, and not just in the US. As Roger pointed out, Hunter saw huge international success as well.

My reference to Welch's mention of moving ahead with Chinese distribution was to point out not only that it's very much alive, but it's coming quickly, and will be in full swing even before they've leveraged Fred Dryer to Market the brand. The brand will now be marketed on two continents. Australia, Canada and Mexico might be in the near future as well.

The bashers and their Chicken Little bull shit about the Chinese venture being a fairy tale intended to pump the stock will be shredded. They have zero credibility. As proof emerges they'll duck behind their smoke screens and hide.

The Chinese company is just the beginning. This brand will be a national and an international success.