Martin Kove Uncut Interview - Original Cobra Kai Dojo - 35 years later!

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2020
  • Calling all The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai fans! With Cobra Kai's popularity on Netflix, we wanted to share our uncut, exclusive interview with actor Martin Kove aka John Kreese, the franchise's infamous villain, with fellow franchise fans. Cobra Kai has just released its fourth season, including the infamous character of Terry Silver...Martin's partner in this very dojo for Karate Kid III!
    Mr. Kove guides us through the original Cobra Kai dojo location -- his first time in 30+ years! -- located in North Hollywood, CA. He shares special stories and comments about movies, television, and his career. This is a interview you DO NOT want to miss.
    Enjoy this full, uncut interview from Beyond the Backlot's archives that was originally filmed for our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode, which can be found in our On Location playlist.
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @BeyondtheBacklot
    @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +426

    We hope you enjoyed this uncut, exclusive interview with Martin Kove (aka John Kreese of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai)! He's the ultimate professional and gentleman. Thank you, Mr. Kove! For all of the Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid franchise fans, please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode on our channel, along with our other videos. More nostalgia to find.

    • @brocaesar7484
      @brocaesar7484 Před 3 lety +5

      Is it possibly true that Martin Kove was drafted during the Vietnam war?

    • @MuscleMindConnect
      @MuscleMindConnect Před 3 lety +3

      Beyond the Backlot
      For sure!!!

    • @mercatorjubio3804
      @mercatorjubio3804 Před 3 lety +7

      I would really love if Stallone brought him back as Erickson for a possible RAMBO VI movie.

    • @norajavier7492
      @norajavier7492 Před 3 lety +8

      Mr. Kove is such a beautiful human being, thank you so much sir for wonderful memories :-), Cobra Kai never dies! :-)))

    • @stormchaser1971
      @stormchaser1971 Před 3 lety +6

      Great interview!

  • @flynnrider8121
    @flynnrider8121 Před 3 lety +1605

    The most hated bad guy always are the nicest people in real life. This dude is a solid cool guy.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +64

      Right?! Make sure to see our On Location episode for Karate Kid. We have more fun in the dojo with Kove

    • @t1000v20
      @t1000v20 Před 3 lety +20

      Looks like you could have some beers with him and an awesome chat.

    • @NeverGiveUp-yt5nl
      @NeverGiveUp-yt5nl Před 3 lety +19

      And hopefully Pat Morita wasn't an asshole in real life, may he rest in peace though. Also hopefully Ralph Macchio isn't a asshole in real life. Because sometimes in most cases the good guys in movies are assholes in real life. Not saying Pat was or Ralph is one. Just simply stating that hopefully it wasn't the case for Pat and it isn't the case for Ralph.

    • @antmanatthemoment7233
      @antmanatthemoment7233 Před 3 lety +17

      I've heard Billy Zabka (the guy who plays Johnny) is a fairly decent guy too

    • @panchitovilla9616
      @panchitovilla9616 Před 3 lety +5

      It's usually the way it is bro, it's weird!

  • @hanifalam5247
    @hanifalam5247 Před 3 lety +1180

    First thing he remembered was his mum and dad respect

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +65

      He is such a class-act. We had more fun with Mr. Kove in our The Karate Kid On Location episode. Check it out! Thanks for watching!

    • @stardawg4209
      @stardawg4209 Před 3 lety +20

      True bad-ass! Respect!

    • @2dollab178
      @2dollab178 Před 3 lety +18

      That really humanized him for me. It reminded me that these are people too, not just the characters we immediately associate their faces with.

    • @davidelkins372
      @davidelkins372 Před 3 lety +3

      it’s mom not mum

    • @davidacobb1
      @davidacobb1 Před 3 lety +9

      @@davidelkins372 depends where you're from. In Australia, NZ and England, amongst others, it's Mum.

  • @sabumnimphillips
    @sabumnimphillips Před 3 lety +1051

    I met Martin Kove at a comic con once. I had just got an autograph from William Zabka, that famous photo from the tournament. I only had enough cash left for a selfie with Martin Kove. He saw I was holding the photo and he asked if I wanted him to sign it as well. I leaned and whispered I'm sorry I don't have anymore money with me. He signed anyway. We chatted for a few minutes and got our selfie. Super nice guy.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +59

      Totally! That's a great story. Love it.
      If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @hardhatrayify
      @hardhatrayify Před 3 lety +61

      Thought you leaned is and said... "No mercy"

    • @BillWillyBillyBill
      @BillWillyBillyBill Před 3 lety +16

      What a class act.

    • @BC-PAC
      @BC-PAC Před 3 lety +8

      Thatnis such an awesome story , i love it!

    • @PeacePham1991
      @PeacePham1991 Před 3 lety +15

      I had no idea that they initially charge money for it. Is it a common things at comic con? I always thought celebrities just give autograph and selfie for free as fan service

  • @Robocoppat
    @Robocoppat Před 3 lety +806

    COBRA KAI was elevated to another level when John Kreese came back. Great actor

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +33

      Amen. An element they needed to have a shadowy figure loom, creating excellent drama. You should check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @Spideymrw
      @Spideymrw Před 3 lety +10

      patrick mcglone so true. Glad they didn’t go with the season 1 storyline of him actually being dead

    • @t1000v20
      @t1000v20 Před 3 lety +11

      Yes! That sense of dread came back. Nobody getting an easy ride with The Kreese on the scene.

    • @Wen6543
      @Wen6543 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes, but i dont like him to be a full villain, i hope he can have some kind of redemption. For now he hasnt done anything that can't be fixed.

    • @superfred.17
      @superfred.17 Před 3 lety

      Chozen comes back in season 3

  • @Incomudro1963
    @Incomudro1963 Před 3 lety +346

    This man is in his 70's.
    Quite the bad ass for that age.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +7

      That's right! "I like that...I like that!"
      If you enjoyed this interview, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @gunsnroses2053
      @gunsnroses2053 Před 3 lety

      75yo

    • @drewski1535
      @drewski1535 Před 3 lety +5

      Hate to say it he looks better the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Right?!

    • @bluecheese8703
      @bluecheese8703 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BeyondtheBacklot PAIN DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS DOJO, DOES IT??!!
      *N O S E N S E I ! !*

  • @Bunkerlipz
    @Bunkerlipz Před 3 lety +498

    I could listen to Martin Kove talk for hours; the man is so intensely passionate about his work.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +20

      He’s the real deal

    • @chuckincharlo
      @chuckincharlo Před 3 lety +7

      Martin love was a character actor before karate kid...he appeared in series such as Rockford files...Incredible hulk..starsky and hutch...etc

    • @nathancruz9172
      @nathancruz9172 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too.

    • @hanzobi1926
      @hanzobi1926 Před 3 lety +2

      @@chuckincharlo As if, we didn't know that already.

    • @jerryuma
      @jerryuma Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed!!!

  • @ap24101988
    @ap24101988 Před 3 lety +429

    This fella is 74 looks well god for his age.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +31

      Yes! He takes care of himself, for sure. Great guy. If you liked this, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun.

    • @alanshumway2541
      @alanshumway2541 Před 3 lety +6

      Phenomenal!

    • @ludicrous23
      @ludicrous23 Před 3 lety +1

      like everyone in the fucking cast in the karate kid

    • @negan5374
      @negan5374 Před 3 lety +4

      My dad is 70 and still has his red hair. Everyone said he look like Chuck Norris back in the day. But I wonder why Lawrence's buddies are bald because they had that cool Skywalker hair back then

    • @cheddar6875
      @cheddar6875 Před 3 lety +3

      looks like 60

  • @pleasedontfailusproduction1968

    Martin Cove doesn't get enough love for his acting as Kreese, it takes a lot of talent to be a good villain and Cove is a genius at it, also love how he gives respect to the writers all the time and the people behind the scenes, absolute legend

  • @hepdragon32
    @hepdragon32 Před 3 lety +84

    As of early 2021, Marty Kove is 74 years old - he’s in terrific shape.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +6

      Right?! He takes great care of himself and has a wonderful attitude. Thank you for watching!
      Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)

    • @robg8502
      @robg8502 Před 3 lety

      Amazing indeed :)

    • @yoyo2ma
      @yoyo2ma Před 2 lety +1

      He still has that commanding presence to be super intimidating as John Kreese.

  • @mainstreetsaint36
    @mainstreetsaint36 Před 3 lety +422

    Karate Kid was one of the many reasons why the 80s was one of the best decades for movies.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +8

      Amen! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you haven't, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode (and others). You'll love it!

    • @mainstreetsaint36
      @mainstreetsaint36 Před 3 lety +4

      @Pine Barrens You're telling me. It felt like the boundaries were wide open. I miss those days.

    • @chrisragone8785
      @chrisragone8785 Před 3 lety +4

      Yup the 80’s and early 90’s

    • @TBBucccaneers
      @TBBucccaneers Před 3 lety +2

      This movie made me wanted to be in the 80’s

    • @briancooper2112
      @briancooper2112 Před 3 lety +5

      Movies today suck! A lot of 80's remakes!

  • @RockoSK321
    @RockoSK321 Před 3 lety +209

    I still have a hard time believing that he's 74. The way he looks, the way he moves, and his brain seem as sharp as ever.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +10

      Absolutely! You'll enjoy our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @diningroomfish5470
      @diningroomfish5470 Před 3 lety +10

      WoW 74 i was thinking maybe 55 wowww

    • @speedyfinalmile
      @speedyfinalmile Před 3 lety +6

      No The kids in the move are 55 to 60 plus.Rob Garrison was turning 60 when he died. Rob Thomas, Chad McQueen and Tony Odell are around or over 60. William is the baby of the group.

    • @anitacathrine
      @anitacathrine Před 3 lety +4

      He is no old man.. or older man!! He is in great Sharp . And look Good!! So happy he is back in cobra cai.... love it 💕

  • @fers_in
    @fers_in Před 3 lety +121

    I'm so glad all Karate Kid actors are honored as they deserve, they made history.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +5

      Amen to that. Such a wonderful franchise. If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!

  • @toopacshowcore4673
    @toopacshowcore4673 Před 3 lety +291

    Glad the guy didn't interrupt martin and let him do all the talking .shows a huge side of respect he has for martin.

    • @keltarking
      @keltarking Před 3 lety +3

      Too busy going mmhmm, mmhmm, right, right every other second.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +12

      Acknowledging answers?

    • @keltarking
      @keltarking Před 3 lety

      @@BeyondtheBacklot It's an annoying distraction for 20 minutes.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +9

      Ah. We don't think so.

    • @keltarking
      @keltarking Před 3 lety

      @@BeyondtheBacklot Of course you don't.

  • @ChristoMac
    @ChristoMac Před 3 lety +26

    74 years old , looking AMAZING with unbelievable ENERGY and enthusiasm. Extremely happy for Martin Kove!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Well said! Thanks for watching!

    • @ermonski
      @ermonski Před 2 lety

      Cobra Kai is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be .. unnatural

  • @neckisstiff
    @neckisstiff Před 3 lety +113

    I'm so happy he is getting his credit in Cobra Kai! Well deserved!

  • @cpester1
    @cpester1 Před 3 lety +86

    Don’t you just hate it when one of your favorite villains makes you like him all in a 10 minute interview

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +8

      Hahaha! He’s such a cool dude! Be sure to check out our On Location Karate Kid episode. You’ll like it.

    • @alimasri2997
      @alimasri2997 Před 3 lety +2

      20 minute

  • @jezzaus2124
    @jezzaus2124 Před 3 lety +27

    Such an iconic 80's villain.

  • @steves2609
    @steves2609 Před 3 lety +140

    The dude is a natural storyteller. Extremely fascinating, intelligent and entertaining. Love seeing these actors in interviews like this, gives you a greater appreciation for the character they play/played. Well done!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Amen! We were struck by how much he remembered. Tough for anyone 30 years later!
      If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!

    • @BushAustralian
      @BushAustralian Před 3 lety

      @@BeyondtheBacklot don't forget the awomen too

  • @Raymund0
    @Raymund0 Před 3 lety +249

    I'm surprised they actually filmed this inside the actual dojo instead of a movie studio set elsewhere.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +22

      We are sure glad they did! Filming locations "out in the real world" are the best. If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!

    • @rayvega3163
      @rayvega3163 Před 3 lety +1

      Dude! My friends also called me "Ray-Ray"! I thought I am the only one who's being called that! And yes, my name is actually Ray. (And no, my full name isn't Raymond. No one on earth called me Raymond because it wasn't in my birth certificate, it's just Ray, or Ray-Ray as a nickname)
      Idk if your name is actually legit "Ray" and/or "Ray-Ray" is your nickname but your username caught my attention.

    • @SamUrai-sh1vu
      @SamUrai-sh1vu Před 3 lety +1

      Jun chongs dojang/dojo was iconic back in the day, quite a few movies were filmed there. Shame it closed.

    • @MrBooBeeDoo
      @MrBooBeeDoo Před 3 lety +1

      Me too. I thought it was a real exterior and a studio for the inside. Incredible.

  • @Taooflu
    @Taooflu Před 3 lety +72

    He was a great “bad guy” in karate kid, perfect role.

    • @CarlosGuzman-vi9xw
      @CarlosGuzman-vi9xw Před 3 lety +2

      He was great also in Rambo 2 & the original Last House on the Left

  • @poutsamouni5483
    @poutsamouni5483 Před 2 lety +13

    This man will live more than 100 years he is in great shape and he will live for centuries as a legend

  • @Massproduce201
    @Massproduce201 Před 3 lety +52

    Let’s be honest, The first trilogy was all Mr Miagi, he brought everything together. I’m so glad that these guys are able to carry the torch and make something that is quality and entertaining to watch.

  • @itsonlyme458
    @itsonlyme458 Před 3 lety +56

    In my childhood my Dad took me to karate lessons. I didn’t last as I was so frightened of Martin Kove’s character. What an amazing actor. Thanks Martin for scaring my childhood. 👍

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +6

      TRUTH! But, we really had such a pleasant experience with him. A classy, professional man. You'd like our The Karate Kid On Location episode. Check it out! Thanks for watching!

  • @DanTasticEntertainment
    @DanTasticEntertainment Před 3 lety +87

    Anyone else tense up when he quotes the Mr Lawrence line??

  • @CovertRadio
    @CovertRadio Před 3 lety +61

    I love how all the other actors, writers, producers, (etc), are called by their real name. But for the entire duration of this, he calls Pat Morita = "Miyagi".

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +4

      Right??
      If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!

    • @P.Whitestrake
      @P.Whitestrake Před 3 lety +4

      Pat was so iconic as Mr. Miyagi.
      Martin is too as Kreese, just as iconic.

  • @scottudell7202
    @scottudell7202 Před 3 lety +17

    "You didn't know whether he was gonna just eat the child walking on the street or offer the kid a little lollypop." 😂😂😂

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      HA! So many great lines in that interview. Kove is a gem.

    • @simt1973
      @simt1973 Před 2 lety

      That was the one of my favourite lines he said in this interview! What a story teller!!!

  • @miguelquazar883
    @miguelquazar883 Před 2 lety +7

    This dude's jaw is insured by a few Million bucks for sure. What a legend.

    • @NH1973
      @NH1973 Před rokem

      He has a Hapsburg jawline. I've never seen one quite so perfect

  • @nsera9462
    @nsera9462 Před 3 lety +54

    I do not know Martin Cove and I have never spoken to him, however he is such a likeable person.

  • @BUBBA808
    @BUBBA808 Před 3 lety +20

    This guys character was in Vietnam. That’s probably why his character seems so violent and aggressive and merciless. It makes sense cuz of what he went through in Nam

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      He's an amazing character, for sure! Thanks for watching!

    • @reallyboeing9666
      @reallyboeing9666 Před 3 lety

      All that you're saying is perfectly explained in the Netflix show

    • @BUBBA808
      @BUBBA808 Před 3 lety

      @@reallyboeing9666 I haven’t seen season 3 yet bruh lol

  • @Thornus_______
    @Thornus_______ Před 3 lety +20

    Such an underrated actor plays such a good heavy

  • @fonzerellie3518
    @fonzerellie3518 Před 3 lety +87

    He’ll be a great bad guy in Expendables 4 .

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +7

      Oh, we like that idea!
      If you enjoyed this video, please check out The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @petergolding8006
      @petergolding8006 Před 3 lety +2

      This comment wins the internet today

  • @KnockManJo
    @KnockManJo Před 3 lety +101

    So fascinating to hear him talk about his past on the set of the movies, great actor; and he brings back the "best" of his character in Cobra Kai too. Respect.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +4

      He’s truly a legend. Thanks for the comment!

    • @KnockManJo
      @KnockManJo Před 3 lety +2

      @@BeyondtheBacklot
      Thank you for this amazing interview of his, the best I've seen him gave recently; and in the old dojo. Can't beat that.

    • @johnfic4751
      @johnfic4751 Před 3 lety +1

      He played a great bad guy. He have it depth. You wanted to know his story.

  • @thecarrow4728
    @thecarrow4728 Před 3 lety +25

    One of my all time franchises. The Karate kid was part of my childhood.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes, ours too!
      If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :) Thanks for watching!

  • @TagTab637
    @TagTab637 Před 3 lety +5

    This man is the REAL hero. He is such a wonderful man and an amazing actor!

  • @KingSolomonreborn
    @KingSolomonreborn Před 3 lety +24

    As an adult I can understand John Kreese a lot more. Living in this world today you have to be tough. “This world is cruel so you have to be little bit cruel yourself” John Kreese hope he gets a redemption arch 😊👍🏾🔥

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Right -- we agree. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun!

    • @Revkor
      @Revkor Před 3 lety +2

      I think he screwed it by betraying Jonny. despite everything in the past Jonny gave him a chance and he ruined it

    • @killerbee2562
      @killerbee2562 Před 2 lety +2

      What goes around comes around...

    • @dubuyajay9964
      @dubuyajay9964 Před 2 lety

      @@killerbee2562 And come around it did.

  • @NinjaCrosley
    @NinjaCrosley Před 3 lety +8

    Martin seems like such a cool down to earth guy. I love how he embraces his role as Kreese.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes! He's the best. Such a professional and gentleman. Thanks for watching!

  • @twisterwiper
    @twisterwiper Před 2 lety +8

    He’s got such a badass face. Great actor, great role.

  • @rasalghul9331
    @rasalghul9331 Před 3 lety +13

    If you look at Martin Kove's IMDB, you can see this guy has been steadily working for 50 years!!! I am so glad he is having fun and enjoying this series and doing great work and he is not too uppity to have fun with his rabid fans!

  • @FJRamosArt
    @FJRamosArt Před 3 lety +86

    It’s pretty bizzare how a great story or film can have a tremendous impact throughout the years. What once may have been a routine job for an actor, it is now an annuity for them. Billy Dee Williams also mentions this about Star Wars.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +5

      “The gift that keeps on giving.” - Martin Kove

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +7

      Mr. Kove was an absolute wonderful person to talk to! So insightful and real. We loved meeting him and his son Jesse Kove. Great family!

    • @jokerfleckcast3196
      @jokerfleckcast3196 Před 3 lety +1

      Martin kove is a legend! Met him at comic con london 2011! Funny guy too!

  • @OfficialDamasceno
    @OfficialDamasceno Před 3 lety +29

    He plays his character so good we actually think he is bad in real life. But that's not true. Great actor. Took some time to appreciate it at season 3.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Loved him in season 3!

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 Před 2 lety

      He couldn't be more the opposite of Kreese, I bet he's the favorite grandpa to his grandkids.

  • @MrOffshore
    @MrOffshore Před 3 lety +7

    Martin Kove creates the perfect villain...as he said, love to hate, hate to love...it’s both. I was so happy to see him join Cobra....he’s the best! Great interview!!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching!
      If you haven't, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun!

  • @chrisrowan702
    @chrisrowan702 Před 3 lety +4

    Great actors can make a villain so hated, but also memorable and iconic. Kove definitely is one of those people.

  • @jasonmerriam2674
    @jasonmerriam2674 Před 2 lety +2

    Martin Kove is the Best! What a gentleman and supremely passionate artist!

  • @DeadMasterMusic
    @DeadMasterMusic Před 3 lety +13

    Had 102 fever during that iconic scene? Many levels of badass

  • @YakiKadafiOutlaw
    @YakiKadafiOutlaw Před 3 lety +22

    Just a _FUN FACT_
    *Terry* *Silver* is in reality *4* *months* *younger* than *Daniel* *Larusso*

  • @rpwbass
    @rpwbass Před 3 lety +6

    WOW. This was truly fascinating and Martin seems like such a very nice man. I appreciate the respect that the interviewer showed to let this great actor speak.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Thank YOU for watching! Please check out our The Karate Kid On Location video. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun :)

  • @MegaFCKforever
    @MegaFCKforever Před 3 lety +10

    Insane how young he looks 74
    Really good genes

  • @Vic161983
    @Vic161983 Před 3 lety +32

    I thought I was gonna watch for like a min...saw the whole thing. This guy is amazing and u wanna know more. As his character and as a human being

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      We are thankful that you did! If you liked that, check out our On Location and Location Scout episodes. :) Thanks again for stopping by!

    • @ShaneJoshua1980
      @ShaneJoshua1980 Před 3 lety +1

      Same, great storyteller

  • @NinjaCrosley
    @NinjaCrosley Před 3 lety +13

    Love the story of his Parents’ photo with Ralph and Pat. It’s nice how he made it special for them and made up a movie poster of it. Martin is a good guy! We would love to meet him one day.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      He’s the coolest! Be sure to check out our On Location Karate Kid episode. We have a lot more fun with him.

  • @simt1973
    @simt1973 Před 2 lety +2

    I remember him as Detective Isbecki in Cagney and Lacey - so handsome and SUCH a good actor, loved him in all his work in C&L, Karate Kid and now Cobra Kai!

  • @Tr0nzoid
    @Tr0nzoid Před 3 lety +28

    A couple of years before "The Karate Kid," the dojo was also used in the movie "They Call Me Bruce" as a dojo.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Nice! We also used it for fun on our The Karate Kid On Location episode. You'd enjoy. Thanks for watching!

    • @Southernguitar74
      @Southernguitar74 Před 3 lety +4

      They call me Bruce was hilarious!

    • @Elsupermayan8870
      @Elsupermayan8870 Před 3 lety

      "Bruce? I'm gonna make Bruises all over you."

  • @BourbonBasement1177
    @BourbonBasement1177 Před 3 lety +5

    remembers his parents first thing, that is one hell of a stand up guy. hes so soft spoken outside of the kreese character

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Well said. You are right! He's great. Thanks for watching our video. Please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun. :)

  • @paulnehls4504
    @paulnehls4504 Před 3 lety +4

    Martin Cove is a class act! I was fortunate enough to meet him and talk with him for a while at a Comic-Con a few years back. So good to see him reprise his bad ass role!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      That's awesome! He's the best. Thanks so much for watching. Please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun!

  • @joshuamora4297
    @joshuamora4297 Před 3 lety +3

    Does anyone else watch these interviews just so you can see how normal and kind actors are, especially antagonists like martin kove! Great guy, intimidating on screen and just the coolest of people off set and in interviews 😎

  • @jokerfleckcast3196
    @jokerfleckcast3196 Před 2 lety +3

    Met Martin at a Comic con in London in 2011. Absolute legend.

  • @johnfic4751
    @johnfic4751 Před 3 lety +40

    I'm glad he's on the series. Hopefully we see more layers to his character. Hopefully he grows as a person.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      So excited to see what he does in S3. Such a great character and his performance is unnerving. Check out our On Location Karate Kid. More Kove action in that episode.

    • @JudgeFudge57
      @JudgeFudge57 Před 3 lety

      I think he's too far gone and he wont let go of his bs until he dies.

    • @avengersintrading3464
      @avengersintrading3464 Před 3 lety

      @@JudgeFudge57 quiet!! I think you are right

    • @pracylopgonzer3176
      @pracylopgonzer3176 Před 3 lety

      It would be neat to see Kreese & Robbie team up & find redemption. Kreese was a Vietnam veteran. He did the dirty work. He was trained by his country & fought for it only to be rejected & shunned & ridiculed for it. He faces a generation of hippies who go on to become successful businessmen that look down on him & others as ‘baby killers’ while they went about their life’s becoming prosperous.
      Now comes Robbie, always rejected. Próspero Daniel comes along to train him to do his dirty work , to start a gang war with Cobra Kai ,who were innocently training initially. Cobra Kai goes on to become an aggressive force due to Daniels provocation. Daniel trained Robbie & rejects him when it goes wrong. Robbie & Kreese are both wounded . Trained taught & then rejected. Daniel goes on being the successful car dealer, but he started the war. It would be neat to see Kreese & Tobbie finally point out to Daniel that if both of them are “Evil”. That ultimately it was because they were taught to be so by people like Daniel. People who need someone to do their dirty work. That those “successful “ types are the ones who instigate war to get what they want without thinking of the consequences. Yea that would be a real kicker out of left field that would leave everyone re-examining themselves.

  • @franklinboy5516
    @franklinboy5516 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m now 35 years old, born in 1984. Unbelievable this room where the dojo scene was played still exists. How he explain things and how he experienced it and about his colleagues. Really fascinating thank you for this open interview, Martin Kove 🥋

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching! Really glad you enjoyed it. This is why we love what we do...especially when we come across a location that still looks the same all these years later.

  • @snugglebunnyhaven7258
    @snugglebunnyhaven7258 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This guy to me is such a real hero. I was 12 when Karate Kid came out in 84 and could so much relate to the realism of how life was as someone that got picked on and bullied through school. The movie inspired me, and actually some other kids in my class to take karate at that time. I took more karate classes later in 2014 and earned 2 belts for 2 different styles. Now enjoying so much the series of Cobra Kai, i just totally love Martin Kove along with all the original and new cast members. As a 51 year old now, it would be a dream to walk into the Cobra Kai dojo and sign up being taught by Krees and Johnny as my Sensei. Love you Martin, and thank you so much for what you've done for my generation. Maybe someday I can meet you and shake your hand.

  • @elchichosantana6410
    @elchichosantana6410 Před 3 lety +8

    Met him once in a Comic Con. He is the nicest guy I ever met. Same with WWE/F Sensational Sherri.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes! He's great. If you haven't, please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location video. More John Kreese fun!

  • @ogbrmusic
    @ogbrmusic Před 3 lety +7

    You know what I like about him he is really giving and candid in every interview and won't hold back emotions or stories from the past that other actors would because they want to play it more reserved. Class Act. Im glad to see him doing big things again especially the Karate Kid universe.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Well said. Very much a class act.
      If you enjoyed this video, please check out The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @DIGOLOGIST
    @DIGOLOGIST Před 3 lety +21

    I loved the first two seasons of cobra kai. I can't wait to see where this series goes. I love it.!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      The writers really did an exceptional job. So many great characters and Johnny and Kreese together is epic!

  • @isabelguarderas1301
    @isabelguarderas1301 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the villains you love to hate and hate to love. True. The character is so well done that he doesn't even need to say anything, he just stands there and I already get the chills. Love the movies and the series and the actors and the writers and really everyone who's helped to make these as magical as they are.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment. We couldn't agree more. Martin Kove has that AURA about him, ya know? Thanks for watching! Please check out our other videos!

    • @isabelguarderas1301
      @isabelguarderas1301 Před 3 lety

      @@BeyondtheBacklot yeah, for sure! He's an amazing actor. And thanks, I will!

  • @114D
    @114D Před 3 lety +7

    I love Kove. His Kreese character was one of my favorites growing up.
    I feared him as a kid.
    Cheers Martin Kove!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      He's great! Thanks for watching!

    • @114D
      @114D Před 3 lety +1

      @@BeyondtheBacklot thank you for getting this interview done AND at the same dojo. i was somewhat in nostalgia tears because those movies were my childhood.
      He was so passionate about his role and talking about the dojo itself. Almost like he was a fan. So rare in hollywood types they usually scoff at that sort of thing.

  • @marcosmos7478
    @marcosmos7478 Před 3 lety +3

    The interviewer was amazing letting Mr kove just speak without interruption! Great job!

  • @theonlinefutureprenur3616

    Martin is a cool guy, has such great stories to tell

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes! Thanks for watching the interview. Did you check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode? More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :)

  • @wicked-witch-of-the-west
    @wicked-witch-of-the-west Před 2 lety +7

    They should have used this Studio, for the new Cobra Kai series. It would have made so much sense. Hopefully it's coming Season 5

  • @terrymacintyre6167
    @terrymacintyre6167 Před 3 lety +3

    Props to the Cobra Kai folks for bringing Kove back. He is a criminally underappreciated actor!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      We agree. Thanks for watching!
      Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)

  • @WaldoBagelTopper
    @WaldoBagelTopper Před 3 lety +5

    There is something about how the way that the first memory he had of his parents that was touching.

  • @nehemiahalvarado1209
    @nehemiahalvarado1209 Před 3 lety +5

    Love how he just soaks it all in in the beginning. Knowing that this was the spot that changed his life forever.

  • @chefbennyj
    @chefbennyj Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely love Martin Kove! What a fantastic person!

  • @MeiZu0606
    @MeiZu0606 Před 3 lety +3

    Martin Kove awesome actor, he is essential in the story of karate kid!! love him too!!

  • @jameswoods6900
    @jameswoods6900 Před 3 lety +4

    Martin Kove is a wonderful Man and a Great Actor!

  • @CupcakeCartel1
    @CupcakeCartel1 Před 3 lety +61

    He's one of the original actors that hasn't not changed hardly at all.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      He's a great guy!
      If you enjoyed this video, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! Thanks for watching!

    • @Ed209v
      @Ed209v Před 3 lety +1

      Seems like a nice guy once you get to know him

    • @ronanjakepasay4398
      @ronanjakepasay4398 Před 3 lety

      His voice did changed

  • @trcsonic
    @trcsonic Před 3 lety +2

    Martin is awesome. What a nice guy.

  • @jimchabai3163
    @jimchabai3163 Před 3 lety +6

    Easiest interview ever. Just stand beside him and he talks.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      He's a storyteller, for sure! Total pro and great guy. Thanks for watching!

  • @darcylol9280
    @darcylol9280 Před 3 lety +16

    He is in his 70's but looks 40-50

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      The guy knows how to take care of himself! Thanks for watching!

    • @williamchick
      @williamchick Před 3 lety +1

      I’m 56 and he looks my age maybe a bit younger

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE Před 3 lety

      Will Ferrell and Martin Kove have a similar appearance face wise. At least that's just what I see in a small way.

  • @quadirbrown3800
    @quadirbrown3800 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. Martin Kove is the coolest dude ever. Love this guy. Top 10 best bad guys of the 1980's John Kreese.

  • @everybodyhatescriss
    @everybodyhatescriss Před 3 lety +2

    There are actors who are just very good interviews. Martin Kove seems like one of those

  • @Tbreakz
    @Tbreakz Před 3 lety +3

    Loved this Martin is badass..so glad they got to revive his character 35+ years later so great! Thank you! 👊

  • @dennisv8934
    @dennisv8934 Před 3 lety +3

    Kreese is such a tool but every interview I see with Martin Kove he just seems like the coolest guy.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      It's true -- he really is a cool and nice guy. Thanks for watching! Check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location video. More Martin Kove fun :)

  • @yeoedwin1619
    @yeoedwin1619 Před 3 lety +19

    He can be the greatest villain ever fiction. He can get to act as villain in movies like:
    Mission Impossible,
    James Bond,
    The Expandable,
    Wolf Warrior

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      ABSOLUTELY! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @TotsNater
    @TotsNater Před 3 lety +9

    Mr. Kove seems like such a genuine, down-to-earth guy. Would love to meet and talk with him someday, even if only for five minutes.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Mr. Kove is an absolutely gem of a human being. Nice, generous with his time, and a total professional. Thanks for watching! If you haven't already, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :)

  • @edgarcia4794
    @edgarcia4794 Před 3 lety +10

    I think that this is the best Martin Kove Karate kid interview ever seen. Thank You.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Wow! Thank you. Be sure to watch our On Location Karate Kid episode. There is some extra fun in that one.

    • @t1000v20
      @t1000v20 Před 3 lety +1

      Totally agree. Learning so much from this video and just listening to hear Mr Kove speak,wow the man has stories on top of stories!

  • @veerchasm1
    @veerchasm1 Před 3 lety +6

    This guy is a National treasure

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Absolutely!
      If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @adamcartermi5
    @adamcartermi5 Před 3 lety +8

    Martin Kove is a National treasure!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      We agree! If you haven't already, more Martin Kove gold in our The Karate Kid On Location episode. :)

  • @palletbitch
    @palletbitch Před 3 lety +2

    It was really nice to get more personal with his life and backstory

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Absolutely. Thanks for watching.
      Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)

    • @mariarusso1325
      @mariarusso1325 Před rokem

      Hi how are you doing 😊

  • @rosemaryfarell5264
    @rosemaryfarell5264 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Guy. So much love and respect for him.

  • @kevedwards
    @kevedwards Před 3 lety +6

    Started the first season of Cobra Kai yesterday morning as something to throw on while eating breakfast, finished the first season by yesterday afternoon. So well done, I loved it.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes!! We are so glad The Karate Kid franchise is getting its due with such a wonderful continuous series. If you enjoyed this interview, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. You'll like it!

  • @noemendoza
    @noemendoza Před 3 lety +5

    He's always got good stories to tell.

  • @TheTubeMeister
    @TheTubeMeister Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love this man. He's so classy and respectful. And he's so smooth the way he talks.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Well said. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

  • @vashthafellomen816
    @vashthafellomen816 Před 3 lety +2

    I wasn’t a huge Karate Kid fan but I always enjoyed watching the original. But I love Cobra Kai and has increased my fondness of the original film. Glad they got these actors back.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yes -- absolutely. A great continuation of the franchise. If you enjoyed this video, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @josiah7499
    @josiah7499 Před 3 lety +6

    I like how he talks mostly about everyone else especially his parents

  • @scoochman82
    @scoochman82 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent video. I had no idea Kove was such a stand up guy. His role as Kreese was iconic during my childhood with the karate kid movies.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      He is a total pro and class act. It was a privilege to speak with him and to bring him back to HIS dojo after 30 years. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode...more John Kreese fun!

  • @najeefulton9020
    @najeefulton9020 Před 3 lety +2

    He killed it in Cobra Kai. For one second I thought he was actually trying to change. Great interview, seems like a cool dude. Just stumbled upon this channel, for once the algorithm worked. Good stuff guys👍🏾👍🏾

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, he is awesome! We are glad you stumbled over. Welcome :) please check out our other episodes for more movie nostalgia. Thanks for watching!!

  • @thechosenone7875
    @thechosenone7875 Před 3 lety +1

    Martin Kove is a super nice guy. Met him at a convention in AC. He even did his famous “sweep the leg” line lol

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Nice! He's the best, right? Thanks for watching...hopefully you checked out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun 😃

  • @kristianturner6
    @kristianturner6 Před 3 lety +22

    I have this weird feeling that some how this dojo is going to appear in the series.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Wouldn't that be awesome?? Thanks for watching! Check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove / dojo fun...

    • @hoosier3060
      @hoosier3060 Před 3 lety +1

      Netflix won’t. Too much budget

  • @stormchaser1971
    @stormchaser1971 Před 3 lety +4

    Just recently finished watching the first two seasons of Cobra Kai, and I was amazed at how good it was...I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire series, especially the last episode of season two. I can't wait for season 3!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Such a fun show.
      Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun!

  • @sgtlegacy7
    @sgtlegacy7 Před 3 lety +2

    Had to watch this again! Got chills also when he told you “It’s Open Season”

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes! Definitely chilly... If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese fun!

  • @RhettyforHistory
    @RhettyforHistory Před 3 lety +1

    Nice to see the additions we didn't see before! The series of movies and the series on Netflix are so good!