Sweeping the Leg with Billy Zabka
I'll just start out by admitting that I'm a total "Karate Kid" nerd, so I sprung at the chance to talk to William Zabka (aka Cobra Kai bad-boy Johnny Lawrence), who is coming to town Thursday for the Fresno Grizzlies' Totally Rad '80s Night.
Totally rad, indeed. Zabka and I talked about his involvement in this promotion, why people still love "Karate Kid," what else he's got going on and even more "Karate Kid" stuff. A shorter text version was in the paper today, but you can listen to the full interview right here at The Beehive.
You'll hear some mentions of "Sweep the Leg", which is a 'Karate Kid'-inspired song and video by No More Kings. Zabka starred in and directed the video. It's definitely worth a watch, if you dig the Cobra Kai and the Miyagi Trilogy. Watch it after the jump. But first, download and listen to my interview with Billy Zabka.
Comments:
I LOVE Karate Kid. I wish i didnt have derby practice Thursday night because i'm sooooo tempted to dress up like a shower and run the bases at Chukchansi stadium while spraying him with a hose.
Posted by: Ms Joey at May 13, 2008 3:33 PM
i would love to re-create the scene where billy was rolling a doobie in Karate Kid. only this time I knock Daniel out and me and Billy enjoy the chronic that karate ninjas only enjoy. can't wait to go to the game thursday night.
Posted by: mdub420 at May 14, 2008 9:25 AM
Nice to hear that he is still around. Hope to see him soon in the theatre because he is truly missed.
Posted by: Melinda at May 23, 2008 3:46 PM
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