Austin St. John Honors Late Actor Jason David Frank

Austin St. John (Red Ranger) From the Original Cast of The Fox TV Show... Honors Jason David Frank (Original Green Ranger) in this Video ..Showing Love, and Keeping his Memory & Legacy Alive.. .. You will be forever missed..
#austinstjohn
#redranger
#jasondavidfrank
#greenranger
#symcastpodcast

[@Scoobydude-qp5mt]

I'll never stop being amazed that these two played the closest of friends on the show but didn't get along in real life. Amazing acting

[@terryhymanbooker7572]

on god

[@andrewcarpenter7449]

Oh wow

[@thedude9941]

Stuff like that is more common than you might think.

[@Alex_Logan22]

I’m more disappointed that they couldn’t put it aside enough for just one reunion before someone dies. I think that’s part of Austin’s regret here too. PR kept awkwardly coming back without their two main leads, one was always missing. Imagine if every SF game since SF2 had either Ken or Ryu missing for some bizarre reason.

[@symcastpodcast]

@Alex_Logan22 Agreed..

[@Vad3Retr0]

"Once a Ranger, always a Ranger" I'm not going to hear that phrase the same way anymore. 😢

[@Davethe3rd]

Respect. It takes a lot to be willing to recognize and honor the passing of somebody you didn't get along with. To recognize that while the two of you didn't see eye to eye, JDF meant a lot to the fans and to the Power Ranger franchise. I wish JDF didn't end his life.

[@Vad3Retr0]

That's because Austin is a humble man, I have nothing against JDF (I was also hurt by his passing because, like Austin, I appreciated it) but unfortunately when he had the opportunity to speak badly of Austin he did it and worse, he did it seriously. But Austin never said anything against him and showed maturity like in the 2017 premiere and now with this video.

[@mikeburnette2190]

Same here. I wish JDF hadn't done what he did, and unfortunately it has devastated fans. He died literally a day after my birthday.

[@Yibambe5253]

This video still hits

[@YTWarrior100]

@@Vad3Retr0 That's not really showing maturity. That's more just running away from it.

[@thealmightyfalcon1359]

​@@YTWarrior100 Austin did actually criticise JDF if you watch his interview on power rangers playback. And JDF tried to shut down rumours once that there was something bad between them in another interview I saw. So they weren't always consistent with how they approached that.

[@Tacti_Kal]

Tommy saved so many lives...and none of us could save him when he needed us. RIP JDF

[@MysticKing777]

How are you putting that on his fans? His fans were always there for him through everything.

[@SYDEOFICIAL]

We will miss Jason a lot, but depression is something that comes to destroy you, without control. Jason and the Power Rangers were part of my entire life, he will be greatly missed by both me and the fans who truly love him.🖤😔 rest in peace jason, eternal green ranger

[@patrickmccarthy3421]

This was a good message from Austin St. John. It shows that even though him and JDF never got along in real life, he’s always respected him. Once arranger always arranger such powerful words. Jason, David Frank is still missed to this day. Godspeed green ranger.

[@jeffersonmendes9612]

I wanted to see this episode, does anyone know what it is???

[@Booch365]

@@jeffersonmendes9612 I believe it's called GUNG HO

[@shugo362]

My birthday will suck the rest of my life knowing one of my childhood heroes lost his life on that day. Once a ranger, always a ranger.

[@scorpionwins6378]

Sorry to hear that man. I'd buy you a drink if I could to help ease some of the pain. JDF was a big influence on a lot of us growing up. I'll never forget him for the role he played in my upbringing. I was 9 and needless to say that power rangers was a really big deal to me when the show first came out. Austin St. John and JDF were like the older brothers I never had, and though he's gone from us he will carry on forever in spirit so long as we honor and remember him. May you be blessed friend. Do take care.

[@CamCam-mq6ji]

@@scorpionwins6378 take care of yourself too 👍 and i know what you mean. bad things happened to me when i was a kid - but they happened to me after mmpr came out. my memories are a little muddled, but pop culture helps me pinpoint the before and afters, and this show sticks out as a reference point. i remember happily playing with friends and pretending to be a power ranger, wearing pink a lot, watching the show, and just being a little kid. sometimes, i think back to that time, and i've even gone back and flipped through some old clips. i can't bear to watch an entire episode, but it always makes me feel warm to remember a time of innocence, where things were safe. JDF's character was huge and a strong part of the shows success. Even in later years, he shows great enthusiasm for the fans, which is so admirable. and i hope @shugo362 has good birthdays still, even though something sad happened on the day (perhaps you remembering him will reach him some way in the spirit world, or whatever comes next❤🙏)

[@themccallpack1089]

Despite there differences, I believe they both have respect for each other after all they were like brothers and brothers fight Once A Ranger Always A Ranger RIP

[@EternalRoman]

Sadly no, JDF literally was vocal of his dislike of ASJ. It was childish and even one time they appeared together with the actor that played Zack. JDF had even on camera confessed right there of himself being dumb and childish about the grudge and publicly "apologized" to ASJ. I was finally happy to see this, we would finally see them be what we wanted to see in real life as in the show. To see them really act as brothers, but it was all a front, JDF kept on bad mouthing ASJ online, really badly, with the latter staying quiet, but eventually ASJ started to respond back when ASJ started to have legal issues that are still to be resolved in court. JDF had increased his smearing of ASJ even harder and drawing more people in, like Steve Cardenas (the second Red Ranger, after Jason) I know that many people loved JDF, but the dude was a trouble maker even in the show, but also outside. He'd start beef with people for no reason, he even threatened Jean Claude Vandamme and it was caught in video as his wife was trying to defuse the issue. He always was acting like he had something to prove and though he'd try and send positive messages, most sounded narcissistic in nature. It's sad, because in his last videos, when he announced he was retiring and distancing himself from all things Power Rangers, he looked really beaten and destroyed. He was charismatic, but people gave him a full on pass to his negativity because he was their childhood hero. Like I said, it's really sad.

[@themccallpack1089]

@@EternalRoman that is truly sad you’re right

[@mr.lukecage7405]

He was a narcissist and was probably bi polar a lot longer than he realized. He needed to be 1 and I think he felt somewhat threatened by ASJ being the OG leader that fans loved, despite being more popular than him. ASJ didn't need validation from strangers and JDF seemed to have a void of loneliness in his heart that fueled his irrational behavior despite how accomplished he was. He's definitely not the saint his idolaters paint him as and it's very telling how other castmates never had an issue with ASJ except for JDF. But JDF himself had a few fallouts and controversy with a few. Whatever the case, it's unfortunate his end was so tragic. If he really did take his life due to mental health issues, his idolaters are a big reason why it happened because they worshipped him so much to where he was afraid to seek help due to the fans finding out. Sad grown fans can't separate the art from the artist.

[@BrianLG100]

​@@mr.lukecage7405It's also sad that the Fandom thrives on keeping the hostility alive to this day.

[@mr.lukecage7405]

@@BrianLG100 It's really ridiculous. Power Rangers isn't even all that popular anymore and a lot of the actors have to rely on nostalgia from fans to earn money. I'm not saying they don't live comfortably but it's really not worth all this drama. Hating on Austin St John won't bring back JDF. But people enjoy hating

[@terrelltownsend8016]

Shame that they didn't get along in real life but at least Austin decided to honor him & his family.

[@gokublack4926]

I heard they squashed the beef a few years ago

[@Kastle9498]

Thats the Power of the Og

[@parkerbeard6170]

No all coworkers will get along with each other. Some know how to work together despite not being friends and some don't. I'm glad they were able to work together on Set and not let their personal issues get in the way

[@mikeburnette2190]

It really takes a lot to admit the things Austin said. Yes he admitted he and JDF didn't see eye to eye, but now that JDF is gone, he feels he missed out on what could have been a close friendship.

[@jimmywoo7875]

You can tell it bothers him alot almost like he wishes stuff between them could have been different 😢

[@mikeburnette2190]

The thing of it is that he wishes he and JDF could have at least tried to make a friendship. The other thing is our lives are like a fog...here one moment, and gone the next. Its really the regret Austin feels.@@jimmywoo7875

[@mr.lukecage7405]

I think it's because he felt threatened by the soft spot the fandom had for ASJ. He was the only guy who could match him in popularity and JDF portrayed himself as the god of the fandom. His fans are it too. The bitterness was juvenile and made no sense.

[@mr.whisper3338]

@@mr.lukecage7405 JDF was open and admitted as much. He once said it rubbed him the wrong way when Austin returned as the Gold Ranger, as though Tommy wasn't cutting it as the leader. However, JDF never allowed his feelings to ruin the show. He was a true professional until the end.

[@parkerbeard6170]

ASJ offered his Support and Condolences to JDF's Kids. Jenna was worried about how to interact with him based on the issues her Father had. They just put the past behind and I would say they made Peace with each other

[@jaydewester1625]

Once a ranger always a ranger RIP Jason David Frank and may the power protect you always

[@nepu1764]

I feel so sorry for Austin St John too he wasn't on Super Mega Smackdown and Ninja Steel crossover because he was avoiding Jason David Frank from it. Very sad of Austin didn't get to see Jason Frank one last time before he died last year.

[@aaronnantz2289]

What was the beef between them two anyways

[@DoodleThis]

At least we got to see them together in Forever Red

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

Austin St John sounded like he was about to cry

[@symcastpodcast]

Definitely Emotional..

[@steffyranger]

I'm sure he did cry off camera. They built a special legacy together

[@mr.lukecage7405]

I think he tried to be respectful and showcase empathy. He didn't want to pretend they were anything more than co workers. He didn't care for him much but he felt for his family. He did later admit to having regrets about the whole thing.

[@BlueEyes-ii4zz]

The somber music at the end makes it more so

[@WyattsPowerRangersUniverse]

My heart goes out to Austin. People thought they didn't like each other, but he would not have made this video if he didn't like him. Rest in peace Jason David Frank

[@jdooris83]

I always wished that they would patch up their differences at the movie premiere and reunite on screen to give the fans what they wanted, Jason & Austin/Red & Green/White, Jason & Tommy back together again

[@aaronpeaty6619]

Austin St John is a true legend some scenes in MMPR you can tell they did have trouble working together but he and JDF put all that aside to continue with the show when i heard they doing ( Once and Always) i thought we would see Austin back and not only that wear the dragon sheild and use the dagger and dragonzord one last time like he did when AKA ( gave him the power coin) that been better then what we ended up with Austin i hope we see you to playing red ranger one last time and for longer scenes this time you will always be the OG red ranger mate i am sorry you left the show so earlier in it thanks bro from Australia

[@jakesiegel6563]

Like I said, I lost my father today and it’s January so I know exactly what Austin is feeling. And like he said, there’s no easy way to feel those emotions

[@JustinJohnson-q7m]

Once a Ranger Always a Ranger Jason You will never be forgotten You may be gone on Earth but you will always be in all of our hearts ❤❤❤❤❤❤ RIP dude

[@JustinJohnson-q7m]

Rest in Peace Jason May the power protect you

[@HypnotikNinja2]

Its still so hard to believe JDF is gone but he will NEVER be forgotten. It would have been awesome if they were able to really set aside their differences and collaborate on PR again or even something outside of it. Everyone should watch/re-watch the episode Gung Ho for the best Jason & Tommy experience

[@Hi-Five-Ghost]

This reminds me of Guardians of the Galaxy where Sylvester Stallone still honored Yandu, in the end, even though they were estranged. Very heartfelt, by ASJ, both are the GOATS!

[@mr.whisper3338]

Jason and Tommy, the Ryu & Ken of the Power Rangers universe.

[@HellhammerSS]

Ill be honest tho, Jason Frank came the closest human being to pull off a anti gravity hurricane kick on the show.

[@samuelrock.3]

You Guys are a Team.🙏🙏🙏

[@Bryan-ni2ct]

Life is to short make it right before the end RIP Jason fly high 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@samuelphillips4258]

My 2 favourite rangers jason and tommy im gald jason is still alive bit it wont be the same without the green MMPR onec a ranger always a ranger RIP Tommy Oliver

[@JustinJohnson-q7m]

My prayers, thoughts and respect go out to the whole family

[@merciless41582]

I grew up idolizing both of these guys. As a teenager watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers we wanted to be just like both of these guys. I still cannot believe Jason David Frank is no longer with us and I wish he and Austin St.John got along. Rest in Power Jason David Frank!

[@SynysterGoose]

Just because you don’t like someone doesn’t mean you can’t respect them and their work

[@JDFoncearangeralwaysaranger]

Rest in peace Jason David Frank. May the power protect you forever

[@chesterlane3032]

Jason David Frank has been gone for almost year already and I know it's going to be difficult without him because he was a power ranger and he will be missed by anyone who knows how much he meant to them in person

[@js8968]

try 3 and a half months pal

[@DeejayCombsGoesLive]

A year?!?!!!

[@AntoKyuuketsuki]

Sure, if you're a dog and three months is like a year and a half... or a goldfish! Are you a goldfish?

[@tylerr7852]

you may want to see a doctor

[@ThunderFist1978]

It hasn’t quite been 4 months yet. But it’s probably for that reason that it’s hard to accept that he is gone.

[@JohnTiner-w4t]

At least Austin St John ended the feud of Jason David Frank by honoring him

[@alanwailes1544]

It’s good to honored your friends and family. Good for you. He would be proud for you.

[@MrKosmas1989]

😮😢 No way!! 💔😭 I loved him very much and I admired too! He was my hero and one of my most beautiful memories from my kid / junior age and one of the most old and all time classic memories from legend 90's too! With other words he was... my legend!!! I feel so depressing, horrible and awful about /because of this!!! I really don't know what to say... it's so creepy, at least!!! I wish his memory to live forever!!! He was on earth a hero and now became an angel in sky! Oh my... God, it's a believable!!!⚡☘️ A fan of JDF from far Greece! 🇬🇷👋🏻

[@delsongalasinao706]

It breaks my heart becouse power rangers are big part of my childhood.and let's take mental health very seriously.

[@TransamJc]

Can’t believe it been a year!

[@dansolo6417]

never seen this, nice one from Austin even though when he was alive JDF was always hurling abuse at him and offering him out, Austin reminds us to always show respect as they didnt really have that much to hate about each other it was just words spoken when they were young (its not like JDF murdered someone in Austins family or something that serious) and showing us to treat others with respect just like a true martial artist. I do admit i was kinda sad when i learned they had beef with each other after i become an adult though. RIP JDF

[@angel_in-black]

I think what upsets me the most and possibly him too is the fact that now they’ll never get the chance to reconcile.

[@DJKID777]

I'm sure he love you and respect you. There's nothing to forgive.

[@muigokublack6487]

Sad that JDF and ASJ never got along, if they had they probably would've been a real life Jason and Tommy friendship. Still, it takes a big man to admit that while you didn't like someone, you still respected them.

[@studentathlete7751]

Rest in peace Jason David Frank

[@mikeyjasoncampbell9694]

Once a Ranger…Always a Ranger. I met Jason David Frank 3 times at Lexington comic con. Met Austin St. John twice at Lexington comic con. My 2 favorite power rangers “Tommy and Jason”.

[@worldsfinesteamup]

I felt that. Even though they didn't get along, there was some aspect of respect. TERRANCE OUT

[@ChesterBenjaminLane]

Jason David Frank September 4,1973 -November 19,2022😢💔🇺🇸😪

[@patrickzalatoris3206]

It's very true ASJ and JDF were not close buddies, probably not even really friends, but all the same, they did work together, and never hated each other to the point they wanted each other dead, this showed Austin had some respect for Jason, if not as a friend, or peer, as a human being, and for me, even that's enough

[@brandenday]

Ull Always be one of us Tommy

[@leobasurto187]

My favorite part of the power Rangers was when all of the Rangers got along with each other and hang out with each other I just wish it was like that in real life R.I.P green ranger

[@drewcounts4238]

I been praying for you and his family

[@HellhammerSS]

Respect to Austin, to park ill feelings. Jason did overtake his spot in power rangers and its natural they had a feud. But the crap stops when one drops.

[@initiatorhater0688]

the 2 of them may have had their differences with each other, didn't really get along, but i do think, believe, Austin St. John was definetley affected, moved by JDF's death, passing.

[@salamaraif1648]

But there characters were very strong friends Jason and Tommy

[@amyuncel8573]

May the Power protect you all.

[@Rileylab1]

❤❤❤

[@NathanielAlcazar05]

Jason Lee Scott 😢

[@alonzotanner1226]

I'm appalled at all the people (Not in this video or video comment section) in other videos who have denounced ASJ for being "not genuine" in his feelings about this. It's not like he pretended they were best friends like some people have when they are the survivor after a feud between them and another popular actor in a franchise and the other passes. He made it clear "Everyone knows he and I weren't exactly beer drinking buddies." He and JDF both have stated in videos in the couple of years before his passing that they've since become amicable and whatever tension there was was stupid and under the bridge. Now, ASJ still maintains what JDF did at the time when he, Trang, and Jones left the franchise was messed up and wont sugarcoat that part of the history, and he never spoke about it until at least 2018-2019 while JDF had been bashing on him at random conventions for over a decade or more before that, but in the end, they I'm sure were at least at a positive mutual understanding in the last few years before his passing. Those coming after ASJ like morons are probalby sour JDF fanboys and girls who love to assume they know everything when they know nothing.

[@LeeSmall-n8b]

In life you meet people and you have mutual friends trying to get you two to get on ,but you cant. Then he dies and part of you as adults not children at least sometimes your like damn i wish we could have been friends

[@RYRY2432]

We all get older.... Unfortunately

[@jakesiegel6563]

I know how you feel Austin. My dad died today

[@symcastpodcast]

🙏🏾❤️

[@alonzotanner1226]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know It's late to tell you but I just saw your comment now.

[@jakesiegel6563]

@@alonzotanner1226 thx

[@fatu1738]

They were like the Brandon and Dylan of kids shows as 90210 was for teens.

[@BADASSATRON127]

Rip Tommy

[@michaelreed4744]

Hello. I enjoy the Power Rangers.

[@Starkiller0018]

Jason Frank was a good man and an actor. I would really like to see him in the Supernatural series as Lucifer, but this role went to Mark Pellegrino. I'm sure he would have found common ground with actors like Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecchi. It's a pity his filmography is not so big, he could work with good and famous actors like Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keithen, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Hayden Christensen, who is very well known to everyone in the role of Lord Vader/Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars

[@william9152009]

💚😫♥️

[@laurajefferson8883]

🐉🐅🦕🥋💚🤍❤️❤️🖤🤍⚡😇🕊️

[@alansmith9193]

Tommy green craig

[@letharichardson-q6e]

I'm sorry

[@Novika75]

I know they didn't get along but I never knew why anyone?

[@symcastpodcast]

Not sure..

[@timothymergenthaler]

He will not b 4 gotten and sorry 4 your lose

[@gisellep177]

I grew up watching MMPR after school and on Saturday mornings and even saw them in person and in costume when they came to Texas years ago for a live action show tour. That is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to meet or train with JDF before he passed away unexpectedly forever. GOODBYE DAN JDF RIP LEGEND AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING MMPR THE BEST AND AWESOME SHOW EVER! 💚🤍🤍❤️❤️🖤🐉🐅⚡️⭐️🏎🦕🐐🥋😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@DavidGarcia-vs7gn]

I don't know why he killed himself.. we need to find the people responsible for his death.. I hope those people suffer the same consequences...

[@insidethebnb]

He was going through a divorce and his wife wanted to take everything from him, specifically his 4 kids. That'll ruin a man. #mensrights #familycourtdoublestandard

[@DavidGarcia-vs7gn]

@@insidethebnb when I was growing up.. the Green ranger was my favorite.. powerful and strong.. I never thought He would do such a thing.. like I said!! Martial arts teaches you to be strong-minded.. He could have found another way.. To fight for his Kids!! It's a shame!!

[@DavidGarcia-vs7gn]

@@insidethebnb ruin the man!! Right!! All the money and the power he had.. he could have fought it through Court..

[@Alex_Logan22]

@@DavidGarcia-vs7gn That’s misinformation, he was dealing with multiple serious mental health issues for most of his life, the strength he found with martial arts was just one way to cope with it for as long as he did, alongside humor and other things. Not only was his wife only the mother of one kid, but all his kids were adults already anyway, they make their own decisions on who they want to be around. There’s no way the wife’s daughter Jenna wouldn’t had been part of his life, she still describes him as his best friend to this day.

[@krescendaskjerve5141]

There's more than that to jdf death. He and Tammie were reconciling before his untimely passing. There was more going on than we know of.