Episode 1 - The Karate Kid
It's our inaugural podcast, so we celebrate by discussing the movie that had us leaving the theater practicing our Crane Technique and wondering if we'd ever get the girl. That's right, episode one is all about "The Karate Kid" starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita.
Movie: The Karate Kid
Year released: 1984
Director: John G. Avildsen
Lead Actors:
Ralph Macchio - Danny Larusso
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita - Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue - Ali Mills
William Zabka - Johnny Lawrence
Things of note:
Even after more than 25 since the film's release, people still get the reference when you say "Wax on, wax off."
Ralph Macchio was 22 years old during the filming.
William Zabka directed a music video for the band, "No More Kings." The song was called "Sweep the Leg" and was written about Zabka's character in The Karate Kid.
Pat Morita was a stand-up comedian early in his career.
Morita's natural accent is American. He faked the Japanese one.
The drunk racist on the beach who placed his beer bottles on Mr. Miyagi's truck was played by Larry Drake, best known for his role as the mentally challenged Benny in the TV series "LA Law".
Host: Daniel Levain, Eric Sweetman, Ian Sweetman.