Ralph Macchio on the return of the Karate Kid in "Cobra Kai"

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Publicado 2024-07-28
When "The Karate Kid" came out in the summer of 1984, the little movie about rival martial arts students, competing against big-budget blockbusters, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Ralph Macchio and his co-star William Zabka have since transferred their young rivalry into adulthood, by playing the grown-up Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix. For Macchio it's a return to a character that has both enriched his life and challenged it. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @oogrooq
    Rule #1: Karate for defense only Rule #2: First learn rule #1
  • @Crimsonphilosophy
    Oh yes, I remember seeing that at camp as a kid. Movies were more elusive back then. You just heard rumors about movies, which added magic to them.
  • @briankebsch2591
    I’m a 41 yr old super fan. No shame. Cobra Kai will never die 🥋🐍
  • @steveconn
    Haven't watched Cobra Kai since season one, but great Ralph got a fresh take on Daniel (on way to the Queen's funeral I saw Martin Kove who plays Kreese eating a sandwich in the Dallas Airport. Gave him a little salute (smaller than expected)). That scene where Daniel looks up at Mr. Miyagi upon getting that vintage car for his bday and says "You're the best friend I ever had" always makes me cry; such a beautiful father-son moment. Martial arts a fun discipline too ( Ralph also good in Crossroads as a Julliard guitar student who goes with an old black harmonica player to get his soul back from the Devil a la the Robert Johnson legend. Recommended)!
  • @slapshot01j
    “I can get to Macchio. I can get to Macchio.” - Jordan Schlansky
  • @salamaraif1648
    I hope he can get his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ✨ next year
  • @judibickford5306
    When we take our trip to California, my husband and I are going to the miniature golf course where Daniel and Allie have their first date.
  • @PromoCodeLady
    One of me and my little sister's favorite shows of all time. The actors still look good too.
  • @robynmasters335
    I watched the first two Seasons of Cobra Kai during Covid. I don't have Netflix now so I totally forgot the series even existed. I may have to catch up. I was one month shy of turning 16 when The Karate Kid first hit the big screen. A great time to be a teenager.
  • @ampdesign
    @6:19 you meant to say "the cinematic masterpiece, My Cousin Vinny."
  • @JoseMorales-lw5nt
    When you're old enough to remember UP THE ACADEMY! Yup, THAT was his film debut. MAD Magazine founder William Gaines had a field day with the material in that film. Meanwhile, anyone who remembers catching Ralph in that film will know that he was essentially auditioning for KARATE KID by showing his soccer skills!😂❤
  • @mililaniman
    I remember watching the Karate Kid when I was 12. I loved the movie, and I enjoy Cobra Kai.