David Yost & Walter Emanuel Jones on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once & Always stars David Yost & Walter Emanuel Jones talk about the 30th anniversary and honoring JDF and Thuy Trang.
The special is streaming on Netflix.
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[@goldengreenranger2160]

It's so cool that David Yost was so passionate that you would argue on what their characters would do. It's so awesome to see him and Walter Jones back. Not to mention love seeing Rocky and Kat return as well. Once and Always was awesome.

[@zacharyjohnson6453]

I love how in this interview that Walter and David are in their signature colors like on the show 😁

[@jessesenshi809]

Yost: "The Writers." Jones:"Boom Comics." These two are so genuine. 😁 Hoping for more!

[@ThrawnaDelRey]

They need to make this a miniseries, even if it's just a handful of episodes. Good on Hasbro for honoring the ones that paved the path for the rest of the franchise!

[@Beautiful_Soul89]

I agree wholeheartedly! I would love to see more of what they did, even if it’s just one or two seasons. I had such a great time watching the OGs and Minh was also great.

[@kevinmitchelljr.6734]

I think David is absolutely right! Put Power Rangers in the right hands and it can be absolutely amazing again.

[@20rileybob]

We NEED a season, mini series, whatever of OG MMPR!! David and Walter carried this special, i was blown away how great their acting has gotten since the original series. Cmon NETFLIX, do the right thing and do more of it!!!

[@JSmoothSoul]

They were always pretty good, Thuy and Amy too. But ASJ and JDF weren't at first and they carried the show for many. ( RIP)

[@msoileau83]

I agree. At some point, maybe, we may have to have Minh with younger Rangers carrying on Mighty Morphin. Maybe Zack and Billy have nephews, maybe Jason and Kim have kids, and add JJ. I kind of want JJ as Red Mighty Morphin despite everything...

[@MasterChris666]

grown up with these guys my life 1993 was born 1993

[@gamedrop3262]

Bro. . .you can see the fire in David's eyes now. . he looks so much happier and proud to be himself. . thank you for being you bro i love you man.

[@BrianRenardDavis]

Yeaaaah!!!!

[@Mart9]

I still can’t believe how Walter (Zack), looks the same as he did back in the 90s

[@JSmoothSoul]

damn i been hearing he was 52 but he keeps saying he 56. that means he was one of the older actors with Amy and david. JDF and ASJ were literarily teenagers with ASJ being a minor still

[@captainbryce1]

@@JSmoothSoul Yeah, Wikipedia has his age/date of birth wrong. If he says he's 56, then he is correct.

[@domimburgia935]

I like how Walter and David are wearing the colors of their characters

[@thecunninlynguist]

This was a fun special. They did a lot they would never do on the show when it's on TV.

[@kitchean]

When I saw Walter break out the hip hop kido, it transported back to when I was a kid watching the episodes come out on tv. I still watch the first 3 seasons on DVD from time to time.

[@MARKRebels]

I love that Walter mentioned the Omega Rangers even referencing Zack. I know it’s reliant a different universe but I think there’s plenty to pull from Boom to make canon. Especially when it comes to Billy and his connection to Grace Sterling.

[@chloeeng6811]

It would awesome if they animate power ranger comic

[@JSmoothSoul]

I actually really want to see the Boom universe cross over in live action with the old cast. That would be genius and a way to have Mmpr in the future but still in the same multiverse

[@DavidNovak13]

Love hearing them both talk about thuy and jdf, made me tear up

[@leo2nd261]

I was 15 when MMPR first premiered on TV in 1993. I remember it to this day, I watched once and always and I really enjoyed it greatly. I would love to see more with original cast possibly going into turbo, zeo and other. I still want to see quantum continuum so hope it happens and darker Netflix series. This was emotional, great tribute and great nostalgia. Big 👍👍

[@SteveOh30000]

I would love to see a series with Billy as the mentor. Maybe another in space style show where they are still trying to find zordons particles

[@cyshadowx]

Im 43. i was 14 when power rangers premired on fox kids saturday mourning after xmen i want more Billy and Zac yes David Yodt Walter E Jones will come back we 90s teens are grown we have there backs. Make it so.....

[@chriswindle7784]

I can confirm, yes we want more! Go go Rangers. Bring on more of you guys.

[@JSmoothSoul]

Thanks David for referring Jackie. I don't even understand why they didn't already bring her back she worked with Chip they made him Show runner for over 5 years and didn't ever bring her back to write or produce.

[@eddieble024]

That special was FIRE 🔥 was definitely worth the wait.

[@Beautiful_Soul89]

This was such a good special. It was so nice seeing David and Walter back after all these years. I would definitely love to see this turn into a miniseries.

[@KOTStream]

Classic Power Rangers -- Walter wearing Black and David wearing Blue. Absolutely adorbs. I'm sure this is coming from a purely nostalgic perspective, but I loved the special. I really wished they could have roped in AJJ and ASJ, but maybe there will be a sequel.

[@Beyondthebat89]

Throughout the years David has become my favorite Ranger. Mainly because he's a genuine person. You never hear his name in drama or any bs. When I met him, he was just genuinely excited to be there and not upsell me on anything. All around great guy

[@greyghostinfinite]

This special has me going back and watching MMPR from episode 1 haha (now on episode 12). Great tribute. Would love to see them both back, if they're up for it,

[@danmccarthy4700]

Great interview! I thought the special was awesome. So much fan service while at the same time telling its own story.

[@TheFlash_2014]

I’ve watched it 3 or 5 times already and I still love it

[@jvaca6]

The special was enjoyable to watch, especially for us fans that have children now. It was awesome to be able to enjoy Power Rangers again alongside our little ones in a new way. I understand how difficult it can be to breakthrough and talk on somewhat serious terms with our teenagers with attitude 😮when difficulties arise. It was interesting to see that angle on the special with Billy and Zack. Was the special perfect, no but I am beyond happy that they made this and gave us another opportunity to see the heroes we loved. I think they had some ideas that could not be completely fleshed out and had to limit themselves and hold back on some things that could have explained a lot more, but they only gave you 55 minutes. Overall it had the flavor and heart of the OG show and I am thankful that David and Walter anchored the show. You guys did an amazing job with what you were allowed to do. Hope this opens the door even wider so future opportunities with the OG cast can be given more support. May the power protect you ⚡️💙💛❤️💚🖤💗

[@danielhilgeman798]

I absolutely love once and always its incredible one of the best things in power rangers I love what has happened with power rangers what will continue to happen with it thank you for everything you have done I would love to see you do more appearances love all of you the special was amazing 😊good luck with everything you do thanks so much for being such an amazing part of my life ❤❤😊

[@teelyttle2480]

Watching the special was great!! My 8 and 2 year old daughters love power rangers as much as I do!!! It was great to share that moment with them.

[@IsabellaDawn58]

David's skin is ✨ flawless ✨

[@Caine7ify]

I just wish Austin was there, but Zack and Billy's return were great.

[@thecunninlynguist]

Austin was too busy pppowering up the megafraud

[@Caine7ify]

@@thecunninlynguist I don't believe he's guilty until there's proof it was intentional

[@JSmoothSoul]

@@Caine7ify he always seemed a little shady to me. Very entertaining and a great storytelling, but kinda shady

[@Caine7ify]

@@JSmoothSoul Dude

[@markaguilar6196]

@@JSmoothSoulsame could be said about JDF. Not dissing him, but he had his moments too

[@muzibeatz2104]

I agree with David. Charlie did a good job as minh. Thuy would have been proud

[@IZAYAJAY]

its sad they had to turn off comments on christys cooking video that shits sad, you one of the first people of my color I could appreciate as a kid on tv. Thanks g.

[@rafaelunplugged]

I wish JDF had the chance to reprise Tommy Oliver with his original cast. Once and always was fun, corny and classic 90s MMPR format but wish Tommy Kim & Jason were present.

[@DHerveyinfinity3]

Great interview! Highly appreciate everyone involved in this year's anniversary milestone for this franchise. 🤙🏾⚡🤙🏾 Blessings to everyone moving forward ❤️⚡💛⚡💙⚡💖⚡🖤⚡💚⚡🤍

[@scotta4050]

This was an awesome listen. The world needs more Power Rangers content!!

[@alexanderjohnson231]

So glad it became a union show. I hope Cosmic Fury is union too, I want to feel good about this show that has meant so much to me.

[@scott22ist]

Yes David!!!!! There is more for sure that can be done!!!! Hope it happens.

[@justinw7323]

I never got to meet them but it'd be cool to face time them.

[@dontaywashington8298]

I like you guys so much and Kat and Rocky too.

[@bluekinopio9390]

David is so cute ❤❤❤

[@Jose0421]

I remember him too as Harlan Band on Space Cases that show was also awesome.

[@davinh.]

Billy as Captain Kirk? Yeah, that would be amazing! Imagine the story possibilities!

[@JSmoothSoul]

Adam and Aisha are kind of Captain Kirk. Billy is more Tony Stark, Zack is kind of original for a Super hero being a congressman. Rocky is kinda lazy cause he's basically a lesser Carter Greyson (Who is a Goated Red Ranger) Catherine is just simply implied to be retired and a Mom and possibly a teacher if the comics are fully considered. Soul of the Dragon is said to be main universe cannon So she should be a teacher.

[@cash5627]

Walter looks in great physical condition, he made that fight scene in the juice bar believable. And David is every bit as articulate as his character.

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Walter Jones still looks like a teenager. The power's been protecting him, obviously. Seriously, he's hardly aged a day in thirty years. I don't even look as good as I did six months ago and I looked TERRIBLE six months ago.

[@user-os7me5pj9i]

Theys two guys are legend

[@juzzy071]

congrats chikd hood ranger 😍😍

[@ooooo524]

Mmpr for life

[@thelukeofficial9626]

These guys amazing

[@kissybowen8720]

i love it

[@TheGreenThunder1607]

I mean it makes sense billy wasn't on aquitar for 30 years. He still had like.. parents and stuff

[@nsls8223]

We need a 10 episode season 1 of this. 30 minutes each.

[@danielhead8123]

Walter looks younger now

[@BaithNa]

Two super hero icons ❤

[@bswillow928]

One more season please

[@davinp]

The reason that the actors who played Jason, Trini, and Zack left the show is because of a pay dispute. There wasn't a union back in 1993 and Saban was cheap not paying the actors enough, so the left the show after Saban refused a pay increase

[@darricksulfridge2574]

the movie is a good movie 🎬. I love the new yellow ranger.

[@seanalexandermedia]

Walter so fine

[@Subzero-po8oh]

they should turn billy into zordon. I hope this isn't a one time thing, im not sure why they're not making it a 12 episode series.

[@williamtoccijr9579]

I’d love to see a reboot series where they mentor a younger group and give them their powers…

[@JSmoothSoul]

That's not really s reboot but I like that idea. A reboot would be say doing the boom studios version.

[@bambangnugroho6147]

I hope David Yost to be the next Zordon

[@ill-yjusticeleague3904]

However it wasn’t explained how Zack and Billy came back and the OG team reformed it was rushed a bit though I still enjoyed it.

[@1TutorialBoss]

I still want an uncomfortable abount of detail on Congressman Zach Taylor 😂

[@user-dk9vt2eq3u]

Id watch more but they got to bring back Kimberly and Jason. Do a special where JJ becomes new green ranger.

[@Digital_David]

My two all-time favorites!!!

[@danielhead8123]

I thought the special was harmlessly heart felt fun I see potential for a cobra kai style series trinis daughter is like a miguel of power rangers

[@JSmoothSoul]

They need to develop the rangers' kids into a new team that the retro cast can mentor and cameo. JJ is too young though unless he was in his 20s in soul of the Dragon which is about 10 years in the future. One thing this special was missing was relationships and shipping. we know nothing about girlfriends' husbands' wives of the rangers. We had one line about Setria. Of Corse the older rangers can have their battles and fights they get forced into just like Cobra Kai does with Danial and Johnny. But MMPR sadly has to stay in the forefront if PR wants to get back into the mainstream so all they have to do is follow Cobra kai's example. In the process bring in a new team to promote and sell merch using MMPR. This shit ain't that HARD. They could have literally made Cosmic Fury in this fashion but blew it now they have to make a whole new series along side it to capitalized on this upward trend

[@wilrc6]

David sounds and looks more like Billy than he did in the actual episode.

[@ramrod3922]

I would like power rangers series to take some premise from Harry Potter movies, or more the concept of the Harry Potter movies. Like a school for wizards, they can go the school for power rangers route. You can have all of the old school power cast as teachers, teaching the next generation of world protectors, like David and Walter, among other past favorites...depending on what series you watched back in the day. I think this would be a fantastic idea, and excuse to bring back old cast members to continue to tell there stories while they tutor a new generation of Power Rangers. Sure this has been done, but I think it would make a fantastic idea..

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Actually i know exactly how that works, because once upon a time you were on a mystery ship that slipped through a spatial rift, that was actually a time and spatial rift...and thus 29.

[@TheGhettoPhilosopher]

I love ya walter but that damn hair line lol

[@msoileau83]

I mean, maybe the core 6 has been together since Jason's Beast Morphers appearance. Before that is absurd.

[@YEE941]

zack is aging amazing, billy looks like hes dying

[@cloudnine2925]

Walter looks like his 22

[@albatrossfeatherton]

Black (Ranger) don't crack! He still looks the same 30 years later.

[@DonteCarroll]

What was the name of the park where they filmed?

[@pinkflamingos69]

Curious about the legal issues. I'm assuming it's a name issue with the return of Quantum Leap, but couldn't they just change the name (if that is the case?)

[@JSmoothSoul]

Them excepting ideas from outside people and having to pay them accordingly. He basically did the job of the writers and show runners so they have to pay him and them to develop it

[@kungfuscubabape953]

Good swiss cheese. I wanna see more

[@playswithsquirrels7614]

Im 29.. Walter says hes 29.. but wikipedia says be was born in 1970 😂

[@Jose0421]

I think he was being sarcastic or just joking.

[@iamscumbag]

that guy he's talking about that original writer. whaddup? who wants to know the original plot synopsis? oh right Bat n the sun can tell ya.

[@Riggz007]

Did Walter say hes 56?... What!!!!! I'm 37 and he looks younger than me.

[@captainbryce1]

Yes. Austin St. John (the original red ranger) is now 48, but he was the youngest actor of the original cast.

[@YEE941]

what's up with billys eyes? is he a robot or have an auto immune dieseae?

[@markusteak113]

How old is the host?

[@markusteak113]

Does anyone know?

[@markusteak113]

Their ages?

[@Artur-Itas]

FANBOYING LIKE A MILLENNIALS!!!!!!!!! I ❤ LETHAL WEAPON PG DAVID & WALTER. KINDA WISH 🤞 THE OTHER 3 COULDA JOINED. THE SHOW DID EXIST B4 "TOMMY." SABAN TREATED THEM HORRIBLY BUT HAPPY TO SEE THIS FULL CIRCLE MOMENT. THEY FILMED WITH HAPPINESS & BLISS. HOPEFULLY NEXT WE GET A NEW SPECIAL WITH KIMBERLY, BULK & SKULL LOOSEN UP THOSE $$$$$ NETFLIX. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@f.4301]

Hey remember that time that Walter tried to hide and run from the idea of being the black ranger? 😂 30 years changes things doesn’t it?.. sometimes . Rare instances. ❤

[@captainbryce1]

When was that? I always remember him praising and embracing the black ranger.

[@f.4301]

@@captainbryce1 around the time movie Brink came out. And actually right after he left the PR.

[@f.4301]

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[@jonboys777]

I could listen to them until they cannot talk.

[@Patrick76399]

Lol…for every interview that they do its mandatory that the actors wear the colour of the power ranger they are? So the moment the interview is over are they relieved they can go switch into different colour clothes?

[@greghimm2753]

I work in the movie industry. This movie look so under budget. The production team from producers, director, writers, prop and animation team fell short. This was supposed to be the original power rangers comeback and no one at the top cared to put enough money into it or get the right people involved to make it be awesome. The movie was just okay. The movie felt like a 1995 mmpr episode. After seeing the movie I understand why Jason, Amy and Austin refused to be in it - the overall budget was too low. It’s disappointing how politicians and political organizations can rack up millions to make political shows but no one wants to put in millions to make a fantastic movie about something we all grew up with.

[@denniswade_yt239]

Look I loved power rangers but once and always was a let down. I’m sorry but I wanted the Dragon Zord. And I want to see the Original script that had all the ogs written in. I’m sorry this would of been way better if we got the Dragon Zord and JDF one final time

[@JSmoothSoul]

bruh really? it ain't all about Tommy. JDF opted out. It's mostly hasbro's fault he got to that point but he still didn't want to do it. The special was fine and the reason i say fine isn't even because no Tommy of Dragonzord it's because the fights were poorly done for PR standards in the effects department. The hits will missing sparks and explosions. And the special was a little too short to give everyone and mihn Spotlight so they choose Billy Zack and Mihn. Good Choice but we could have used 1 scene with Rocky and Kat before they were called or what they were doing as they got called to solve that problem

[@denniswade_yt239]

@@JSmoothSoul hey man it’s just my opinion. I’m sorry but JDF carried the brand for so long cause some of those others didn’t want to. The dedication to Truno was awesome. Again JDF is forever a legend and deserves more credit then is given

[@Artur-Itas]

I hear you. It was a let down 4 me. But the Rangers did exist pre Tommy. I wanted Kimberly. The three of them are a team with Bulk & Skull being a foil and then friends. Lord Zedd, Goldar, Scorpina, Bamboo & Squatt and Super Putties. Zedd is after a crystal to restore him to full strength, it is hidden in the juice bar that Ernie's son now owns. The three with Bulk & Skull outsmart Zedd and trap him in time ⏲️. At the end they share and erase their secret identities from Bulk & Skull 💀 ☠️. Zak goes back to being a yoga teacher in Hawaii. Billy back to being a professor in Aquitar. Kimberly goes back to being a gymnastics teacher in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Lastly, I hated the title. I would have called it Power Rangers : Return to Angel 😇 Grove.

[@lindavang5541]

@@JSmoothSoul I was a little girl about I watching power ranger about that

[@lindavang5541]

@@Artur-Itas I love power ranger about I was a little girl about that