Interview with Walter Jones

[@missyjulien8071]

He aged really well, so distinguished. Will always be my favorite Black Ranger:)

[@Aenygma_]

I met him at the Montreal ComicCon today!! A class act and very friendly dude.

[@cortezmauricio702]

nice

[@hardr0ck]

It's really terrible how mistreated these actors were, and how the fans were affected by it. Power Rangers wasn't the same after Jason, Zack, and Trini left due to behind the scenes politics, and I can't help but think back and wonder if Power Rangers could've evolved into something much greater had they done things the right way and properly took care of the talent. On another note, I wish Walter would've talked about Space Cases lol. I loved that show too.

[@dogubomb]

Woah...I totally forgot about Space Cases. The show was awesome!

[@DrCash7]

dogubomb Yeah yeah yeah yeeeeahh yeah. Once upon a time in a place from outer space...

[@mrisht2308]

hardr0ck trust me!! It just completely went crap! Adam was alright but Zack was the best and rocky and Ayesha were complete SHYT! When Jason returned to zeo it still wasn't the same because he didn't get much showtime.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

@@mrisht2308 Totally agree, if Jason hadn't returned for Zeo it would have been a complete failure.

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

I agree, heck with all of the changes that occurred in season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, I barely recognized the show anymore. Come season three, I saw two episodes and called it quits. That said, I am glad that Austin St. John came back for Power Rangers Zeo, Turbo: A Power Rangers movie and his two guest appearances in Power Rangers: Wildforce and Power Rangers: Beast Morphers. Also I am glad that Walter Jones came back to do voice work for the monsters in the later seasons. Also, I am really happy that Walter is part of the cast of the movie The Order, which he co-stars with Austin St. John and David Yost in addition to many other Power Rangers alumni.

[@shawniebyrd9393]

He was one of my favorite characters he's just got such a sweet soft voice and seems very nice. Very down to earth. i'd love to meet him.

[@oldtownkopi]

I used to like the S2 characters (Adam, Aisha, Rocky) more as a child, but I recently rewatched S1, and I realized Jason and Zack were more interesting, and their characterisation had more depth. Adam and Rocky are more generic (but I do love Adam too though, but I feel Zack is the better character).

[@aaronsakin3621]

Walter Jones is somebody we'll remember ever since Power Rangers. Unlike Eminem to Fred Hammond,Detroit always will remember about our celebrity Walter.

[@TheeDevinMartin]

I wish all the original rangers would've been in the movie too

[@SIKE01]

movie would have made twice as much.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

I think everyone did, the show went down hill after the 3 original rangers left. If only it was a union show.

[@protector22222]

walter was really my introduction to black actors as a teen. he basically dominated the shows that i watched. PowerRangers and Space cases. He helped destroy the stereotype that they had, which even as a young kid/teen i never understood why there was this massive divide between actors skin color.. its an art... who cares if you have purple skin and look like a giant dinosaur. If you have the talent you deserve everything you get. Now a lot of people can go on stage or go in front of a camera and put it all out there. Thank you walter

[@lothargrimm9853]

I'm glad he talked a little bit about The Shield, that was a great show. Up until then, I hadn't seen him in anything since Power Rangers when I was a kid, then I saw him on it and was like "It's Zack, the Black Ranger!".

[@Ironcabbit]

He'd be my pick for Winston Zeddemore in a proper reboot of Ghostbusters.

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

As a diehard Ghostbusters fan, I could see that. As a matter of fact, Sony has a new Ghostbusters cartoon series in the works called Ecto Force. It would be awesome to hear Walter Jones voice as one of the characters in the show.

[@shengrant3088]

Really?? I would've thought of Orlando Jones.....or godfrey

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

Update: Sony Pictures has currently halted development of Ghostbusters: Ecto Force. Last I knew the show was not officially canceled, both Dan Aykroyd and Ivan Reitman mentioned that they both had talks with several cable tv stations and a few streaming services about picking up the show, however the underperformance of the 2016 reboot caused the suits at Sony to get cold feet over doing more projects with the property. Thankfully, Ghostbusters: Afterlife the new movie from Ivan Reitman's son Jason looks like it will give the property the shot in the arm it needs to get more projects off the ground like Ecto Force. In the meantime I picked up a copy of the 2003 video game Freedom Fighters for the Nintendo Gamecube to play. Walter Jones voices one of the characters in the game, I am looking forward to hearing his voice when I play it.

[@aguonu_66]

He's my forever favorite!!! The original really is the best. He really should've been in any of the films, and at least cameoed in the series.

[@JadeRaven0588]

As one of many who grew up watching the original five, it is heartbreaking that there will never be a movie with the first cast of MMPR. I seriously wonder how the movie would have gone if Saban would have done the right thing and made the show union. They weren't asking to be paid millions, they just wanted to be able to do the show and not have to decide whether or not they could make their rent for the month. It wasn't a lot to ask. But instead, Saban brands decided to stay cheap, and the actors and fans had to take the hit for it.

[@aaronsakin3621]

We'll always remember Walter Jones as Zack.

[@piplup0089]

Power Rangers owes it to Walter Jones for him to be in the reboot movie.

[@jrad410]

That's a very dangerous line if thinking although I understand the sentiment

[@xgray2012]

+Benjamin Hernandez Yeah, he really needs to make a cameo in the upcoming movie reboot.

[@faieyeager5928]

People commenting on his hair line but alot of men his age don't even have a hair line due 2 early balding! I think he looks just fine 4 being in his mid 40s.😊

[@MarcusJGadson_CFA]

I named my dog "Zach" after the character. Much respect to Walter Jones

[@sweetlife031]

Amazingly, he has not aged all! YES Walter! haha! :) Cool man!

[@Iconic_Blitz]

Wow yo. My childhood hero. Crazy how much time has passed since I was a kid.

[@wwesmackdownvsraw]

Zack is the best Black Ranger

[@beanguru6838]

not gonna lie, he really should have been in the movie. he missed out on some good stuff lol

[@Angie2343]

MMPR the movie was awesome in either direction. :)

[@darkstylezvideo]

would be hard, the timeline of the movie wouldn't fit at all if they had him in the movie. but good point though either way.

[@cortezmauricio702]

@@darkstylezvideo true but the original rangers are always gonna be the best ones

[@deadson88]

love the music playing in the background.

[@k1n63d]

because its obvious to anybody whos taken a basic psychology coarse that he knows it was a really bad decision that even today leaves a bitter taste. its a good thing he has a natural humble nature though because he doesnt bash anybody or blame others and he keeps his head up high. thats really great and mature. you have to accept and live with the decisions you make and just move forward. this is a true ranger quality and is very admirable.

[@emmanuelgonzalez2935]

Thanks for the autograph at EPCON.

[@chloeirnes]

Always loved the Black Ranger. He had an axe and a robot mammoth! Plus he could dance, which is something I still can't do....

[@oldtownkopi]

Hands down the best Black Ranger!!

[@Sokka2Me]

Glad to have you back!

[@Sirvicioulicious]

I met him at Comic Con today. Coolest guy ever

[@oldtownkopi]

I like Adam, that doesn't mean I don't think Zack is the best Black Ranger in my opinion. :)

[@BlazeKnight_95]

They both each were uniquely better

[@Iconic_Blitz]

Just seein walter makes me feel like a kid again yo

[@punkfan1982]

I got to meet Walter a few weekends ago. He is such a nice guy.

[@jonathanfirra5738]

Agreed. He was awesome.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

I LOVE WALTER JONES !!!!!!!

[@entertainer1987]

Amy Jo Johnson said on her No Pink Spandex interview that she asked Shuki Levy if her character could be written off the show because she wanted to pursue other things. She also said this on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' in 1998 when promoting 'Felicity'.

[@terel86]

Great interview and great music

[@z9ize]

The guy who was the runner up to him was Wylie draper he played michael jackson in the jacksons american dream..He died of cancer the year the film came out

[@cheaptoons]

6:35 WHEN HE TALKS ABOUT THE MICHAEL JACKSON AUDIENCE ...I wonder if they would have made a zentai MJ show ??

[@fwhayes0704]

they should have him on the show as a mentor

[@SanDiegosGreatest]

smh, black folks aways got something to say about "Hairlines" and other BS. If they filmed his feet theyd be like, sup with homies kicks? Why he aint wearing no jordans. smh. I dont care if Jones came through with a horseshoe hulk Hogan haircut, he deserves respect, hes a good dude. btw im black.

[@Liqliq888]

What if they filmed his dick, would they be like "sup with homies ding dong?"

[@knowthyself9404]

JustM.E. his hairline is sexy!

[@MrAmon127]

He still looks good twenty years later and I like his modesty. Its sad that things did not work out with the show but he had every reason for wanting more. The hours were demanding, the actors were sometimes in dangerous situations (Amy Jo Johnson mentioned how her and David Yost caught on fire while taping one episode) and the pay was not all worth it. He felt like they should of been getting compensated more.

[@AMar090]

He looks just like my brother! It's crazy

[@brickmariobros]

Manet he IS YOUR BROTHER

[@LeoFan93]

I swear he hasn't aged at all

[@SuperWolsey]

I still remember Space Cases to this day. And its closing theme song

[@sherinashine9458]

I used to love zack. He looks younger and younger as the years go by.

[@bristar3004]

This guys was definitely a childhood hero for me, but more so for his character of Harlan Band from "Space Cases" on nickelodeon. Any real science fiction fans would know that show had great writing and a great cast; I really wish the Sci-Fi channel had picked it up back in the day.

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

I remember that show too! Sad it did not run longer. Glad that Walter has two movies in the pipeline where he is working with Austin St. John (Jason, the Red Ranger) again.

[@meteosurreal]

173rd, to Essex!!! Good View of Zack!!!

[@nydannyboy88]

20th anniversary power rangers reunion!!! Go Black ranger

[@AwesomeFansof]

I blame JDF for not helping to make the show union!! Then again, Saban would've got rid of him too.

[@ariadnavaldez6226]

Walter Jones black ranger like the way you dance in the power rangers love your moves do you still got it lots love

[@ShootItALBY]

How ironic he's wearing black :)

[@kdreamland]

Black don't crack baby

[@DevineCourage]

Stay humble Walter :)

[@Aggtownciti]

The O.G. Black Ranger!

[@Liqliq888]

I never noticed in the series he only had 4 fingers on his left hand...I wonder how they made the gloves work

[@sliderx1897]

Powers

[@chloeirnes]

I know, right? Awesome!

[@jay20112012]

he must be quite clever to get a scholarship

[@GATCHAMANforever]

After watching this audio with Karan Ashley, I don't blame Walter Jones, David Yost, and others for not wanting to come back for the reunion. Haim Saban can make over a billion dollars from this franchise, but treat his actors like crap; as well as pay them so little.

[@MaskedManMikeMD]

YEEEEAHHHH Detroit! He's one of ours!

[@taichi29]

The Power Rangers is right there with Star Trek and Star Wars.

[@TheDreamMachine0089]

actually he was always missing that finger, jsut check out old footage, its like nobody noticed it, i know i didnt

[@blackeroni]

What's the music playing in the background? nice beat.

[@tigertank06]

People should ask these guys if they have any funny stories or anecdotes about Thuy because they pretty much say the same things about Thuy but I'd like to hear a little more about her/something different about her.

[@OLegendStudios]

We gotta get him back on this show somehow. Lets do this right for him and David Yost etc

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Its a pity he wasn't asked about his other popular TV series; 'Space Cases'! wonder what he would've said about his time on his other well known TV series.

[@kadejito1]

While Zach wasn't exactly my favorite character from the show as a kid, this interview was pretty interesting....and that laugh is still as infectious as ever.

[@thesnake52000]

He was born that way.

[@MrAmon127]

Amy Jo didtn necessarily leave for low pay she was just ready to move on. In her interview with No pink spandex she said that she didtn even know what a union was back then, so she mainly just left to do new things.

[@timmyg6321]

AWESOME. MASTADON

[@RobHeathers]

Of course I live the Power Rangers, but to me Walter E Jones will always be Harland-Harland Band from my beloved "Space Cases"... a show that was cancelled FAR TOO EARLY in its run.

[@ducklinmo]

never realized how much he looks like Wayne Brady

[@memyself4ever1]

Just like Prince, he doesn't age!

[@eddierain8497]

I love adam i can only imagine him in the movie tho

[@ThePacemaker45]

Was a better character than Adam

[@cortezmauricio702]

all the originals are the best ones, jason was better then tommy as well

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

@@cortezmauricio702 Totally agree.

[@MMPRfan2012]

He still mad about Angela. lol

[@jdog34505]

that was Wylie Draper he was talking about!

[@The.Dongler]

also he is the man

[@oldtownkopi]

It's cool. :)

[@KiLLED5639]

The power rangers phenomena.

[@SageofSorrow]

Rita sent her most powerful warrior barber to consistently sabotage this man’s hairline

[@R.Williamss]

Late 90s phenotype

[@animerulezx]

I feel like a little kid lol

[@Naruto0s44]

i agree because power rangers made a shit load of money and plus it should be unionized cause like wtf they fly out to new zeland and its a francise and they should be making half of what that show makes

[@ravagesoyjoy]

In the 90's: destroy them evil space aliens 2020: you just hit an illegal space alien! Reeeeeek!!!

[@notarant5107]

you may not know it but this guy was the *BEST* performer in the original. Don't believe me, go check out the first season dude was *KILLING* it even better than Tommy

[@Intuder1980]

the original one and everybody knows it

[@guitar19jeu]

lol i came to this video hoping i would find out

[@MGSBigBoss77]

"Jason David Frank will always be the face of the Power Ranger franchise. Amy Jo Johnson left because of the low pay. $600.00 a week. Do the math and that's $2400.00 a month times 12, which would be $28,800.00 a year" ^@GATCHAMANforever, which is even less considering all the expendeture throughout the year when one gets paid monthly by whomever. That surely wasn't exactly all the money earned that was quietly resting in a large Swiss bank account somewhere's either. As i'm sure the actors all had bills and houses to paid for etc. At the end of the year nobody was sitting comfortably on $28,8000.00 a year they weren't, not with all the living expenses they'd have to naturally take out of their paycheques and whatnot. So they'd be fortunate enough if they got or made any lucky extra bonuses while doing Power Rangers (public appearances, autograph signings, children shows, promotional events etc.) that also provided for them in the short term before they left the show afterwards.

[@Naruto0s44]

they made that much money

[@Tampabruh]

Thats chicken scratch for actors (even back in those days). What those actors made Power Rangers relevant in the U.S. That sucked ass, I see why he left. That sounds like just slightly above minimum wage.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Exactly what i was getting at when i made my comments as well months ago. So i really don't know why people hear of $28,8000.00 a year and think it just sits there and they were rich somehow on that amount of money (hah) only? As i'm sure it got eaten up rather quickly on living expenses and whatnot.

[@Tampabruh]

MGSBigBoss77 Yeah living comfortable as a actor in Hollywood or California, that type of money would be gone within like 3 months or less. Hell, after you by a car that's already half of not most of the money right there gone.

[@MrAmon127]

I would check my facts on Amy Jo Johnson. She didtn leave because of low pay. She was just simply ready to move on. Check out her spandex interview. In fact she said that back then that she barely even knew what a union was.

[@thomasloh86]

can someone explain about the show being non union that he's saying?

[@simonbelmont84]

What's the deal with the porno music in the background?

[@DeathRex88]

Royalty free bro

[@TheCyclops06]

best black ranger.

[@The.Dongler]

dude he likes cookies n cream candy bars! i remember seeing that in a video when i was a kid!

[@kdreamland]

Wow. Joining a new school where they just shot dead the quarterback for stepping on somebody's shoe? That's the kinda school where you learn to fight

[@roselynholloway7863]

Do you think he had to

[@codeveronica69]

@robby he has missed a finger since he was a ranger

[@NemFX]

Harland Band leaps before he looks~

[@_KevinLong]

He didn't have it on MMPR either.

[@Gvvm15]

He traded it for eternal youth.

[@toontown386]

stop at 4:51,what happened to his finger???

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

most likely the last one Wylie, considering the other two MJs were between age 7 and perhaps 14...

[@pjdbro]

i would have never noticed but yeah its gone

[@Dan-radda]

anyone else think the interview music is bomb ? id love a download for it =

[@robbiedoblin]

It would be tough to hire people who quit a successful show and sued the people who made them famous. I'm no genius, but that's how Hollywood works as a business

[@ndevildog13]

Did anyone else notice that he doesn't have a middle finger on his left hand?