Ralph Macchio Is Ready for the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe | The Tonight Show

[@Dxzy180]

Even when he’s casually talking to someone I still think he’s Daniel Larusso

[@rachelsullivan2926]

Just without the arrogance and condescension of Larusso. 😂

[@khalifahallow]

It’s Rahlp Daniel Larusso is cobra Kai fake name

[@Dxzy180]

@@khalifahallow I know

[@Phi1618033]

On paper, _Cobra Kai_ should've been the most ridiculous attempt at a reboot imaginable. In reality, _Cobra Kai_ is easily one of the top 10 best shows out right now. If you haven't watched it, you're really missing out.

[@LLOOYYYDD]

very true Tal, very true - Rare for a reboot to be so good, many others have failed (eg Fuller House, eeeccchhhhh.......)

[@LLOOYYYDD]

@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 lol it was canceled 😆

[@landonfolken03]

I was hesitant. My son turned it on last night and we watched almost the entire first season in one sitting. Some of it is predictable, but it's well done regardless.

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

What? It doesn't sound ridiculous to me because I always had faith in the karate kid franchise. And don't bring up the Jaden smith and Jackie Chan version, that movie has nothing to do with the miyagiverse.

[@shunt5001]

AGREED!! My 9 year old son LOVES IT!!!

[@zishah6934]

Love Ralph, He has a class and is down to earth. And Jimmy Fallon, he's a nice guy and makes his guests feel comfortable. Every time Ralph is on the show they have a lot of fun and I enjoy watching the interviews.

[@josephkelley8641]

Ditto Ralph and Jimmy. With Jimmy the Guest is always the Star.

[@Winteramen]

They did such a great job in developing the story beyond what it was, honoring the essence of the original concepts but still expanding the time and the changes in the original characters into a story that's honest and real. And Holy shit the psychologist cousin is Ralph Macchio's daughter lmao

[@alanguages]

Ralph could pass as the older brother of his daughter (Julia).

[@Winteramen]

@@alanguages yeah Ralph Macchio does not look his age haha

[@thomaswolf8609]

This man is 60 and even Paul Rudd is saying "damn". The whole Cobra Kai and Karate Kid thing brings generations together in a great way. Whats better than taking the good parts from the past and tranfering them into the future.

[@lisaredman8815]

50 I think not 60.

[@ghazankhan66]

@@lisaredman8815 its 60. go look out yr self

[@pedroroque829]

And he was 30 in that hockey photo

[@dawids1979]

@@lisaredman8815 61

[@smhgaming3259]

@Callie no he is 53 and Lawrence is 47.

[@clevelandbci9562]

The fact that his own daughter trashed his character's dad skills in season 4 is proof that the Cobra Kai writers are amazing!!!

[@modbyarturo]

Sam questioned her fathers dogmatic approach to Karate, she didn’t “trash his skills.”

[@Gogeta2501]

Nah that girl is no where near him

[@imgonnaputsomedirtinyourey6028]

@@modbyarturo he's talking about cousin vanessa I think you misunderstood the comment

[@thomaswedge42]

@@modbyarturo, His real life daughter (Julia Macchio) played Cousin Vanessa during season 4, she diagnosed that Anthony's behaviour was because of the parenting skills (or lack there of) of Daniel and Amanda.

[@clevelandcbi]

@@modbyarturo ^^^^ read the replies. You completely missed it

[@sahej6939]

His daughter was great on the show! I like how they merged Karate Kid Part 3 with Cobra Kai season 4! Very well done

[@xaviconde]

We need more cousin Julia!

[@amcmartin]

Cobra Kai is nostalgia done right. If you disagree, there's nothing I can really do about it. I'm just some guy on a computer. I think my wife is gonna leave me.

[@bxigtstreetboy]

it is nostalgia done right, they've found a succesful way to keep it going for 4 seasons. And yes, your wife is going to absolutely leave you.

[@sxsxpl]

@@amcmartin Try enrolling into Karate school.

[@Commander_Shepard.]

That's rough buddy. Why do you believe your wife is leaving.

[@landminehopscotch3617]

@@Commander_Shepard. She found someone else with abs and a black belt

[@LutherBuilds]

Sadly my wife has never seen any of the movies so I've watched this show by myself.

[@zeldas_lullaby]

My heart is so warm! Love him and Karate Kid and Cobra Kai.

[@bobabooey4537]

They really pulled it off after 34 years and have done a great job. The idea was great and has totally worked. Im a 48 yr old man who binged this show and only because the impact from the original movie had on me as a young kid. I loved The Karate Kid when I saw it as a kid. Also loved The Outsiders when young... Ralph was great as Johnny.

[@camillelombardo2980]

I've been a huge fan of Ralph since The Outsiders. I have a signed autograph from him from the 80's. 🤗🥰

[@adilio31]

Gotta do it for Johnny

[@kaisyncoats8943]

I LOVE THE OUTSIDERS SOOOO MUCH DO IT FOR JOHNNY AND STAY GOLD❤❤

[@wileycoyote2389]

I still think Ralph Macchio is secretly the karate kid in real life

[@JavierFernandez01]

Secretly like my marijuana exercises.

[@wileycoyote2389]

@@JavierFernandez01 bro🤨

[@jmurphy6011]

Johnny lawrence is the real Karate Kid.

[@cgill914]

I feel like he’s one of those rare celebrities whose fame actually is well-deserved. I 100% believed his performance of Karate Kid in the movies and still do in Cobra Kai 😊

[@Cobrakaifan2020]

@@jmurphy6011 Kreese is the real character

[@johnhorak2000]

Likeable guy. I wish him, William Zabka and Martin Kove success and rekindled fame they have right now. The show is very well done with working chemistry, interesting character developments and heart poured from all of oldschool cast into it.

[@wileycoyote2389]

Ralph looks like he’s 40 something, NOT 60!!! btw did y’all know he named his kid after himself(Daniel)🤣🤣🤣

[@DTDGROMM]

Oh wow! 😲 I forgot how old he was. He does look incredible for 60. 🤩

[@CodeNameCheese_]

@Sipa Zang he would’ve been older even in the third movie

[@DTDGROMM]

@@CodeNameCheese_ What @SipaZang meant is, that 1984 at the time The Karate Kid came out Pat Morita was 52 yrs old; and in 2018 when Cobra Kai came out Ralph Macchio was 56. Hens, older than PM’s age, at the time TKK was filmed. 🙂

[@djhyr0]

Here’s another thought for you…. He’s older than the actor that plays Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith)

[@wileycoyote2389]

@@djhyr0 holy crap, he is!!! by one year but still!!

[@projectRHIthink]

I remember meeting Ralph at an islanders party . He’s such a good guy and I absolutely adore the way he talks about the team !

[@maliqfenelon1359]

" guy teaches you centuries of his ancient family karate and you cant help him with his english?" Lmao

[@jaxsun72]

How TF is he 60 years old? I mean they should study his genetics.

[@coreywiley3981]

Can you believe he is nine years older than Pat Morita was in the first Karate Kid?! Ralph is 15 years older than me, when I was a kid I and watched Karate Kid I thought he was almost a grown up, but now I think I have caught up with him in age!

[@rajithmaligaspe]

@@coreywiley3981 the man's also a year older than Thomas Ian Griffith. His genetics are crazy.

[@agtaylor2863]

Wow

[@nancychakmian6416]

I’ll be 60 this year and a lot of it’s just good genetics and working out. I look pretty young and my brothers look like him they’re aging well

[@Commander_Shepard.]

Terry Silver is younger than this dude. LMAO

[@filmfangirls9163]

My gosh he has the sweetest smile!!

[@ellevonk.2925]

The man is ageless. Love him.

[@Flipcrash]

There was an interview of him at 30 years old he still look liked and sound 17

[@lizardsnowman5065]

A Girl/women roaming late at night wearing short clothes gives open invitation to a guy to rape her

[@kennethtottenhamhotspur245]

Brilliant our hero in 80s karate kid, never forget my cousin Vinny!!!!

[@DarkCiph3r]

He’s such a humble and kind soul

[@americanpancakelive]

I absolutely love the narratives the writers come up with. This show is unbelievably fun and compelling and is better than every Karate Kid move after the first one. As I heard Ralph talking I do think that a secondary movie 'spin off' in the theaters would be awesome, preferably once the pandemic sort of tapers off (will it ever?). Could easily go on for 10 more seasons.

[@kse8348]

All the movies wer top notch imo, but the show fleshes out every character with multiple facets. I was always on team johnny for movie 1, but couldn't of asked for more from the show on that front😂

[@clashwarz12]

@@kse8348 i like johnny a lot but i will never think any character in the miyagiverse is better than daniel

[@clashwarz12]

thats a matter of opinion because many people including myself like the movies better. not saying cobra kai isnt good tho cuz i love it!

[@ameebohrer1889]

Ralph Macchio is like a real life Danny Tanner, I swear. Just handsome, charming and squeaky clean. lol How can you not admire the guy?! He's so likeable.

[@claudiosantos7183]

Crossroads 1986- It was the best movie Ralph Macchio has ever made .. a classic with incredible music and an impressive guitar performance as if he was playing himself .. wonderful

[@user-eb7ns2or1j]

Really great acting years ago when Karate kid was released and still has great acting with Cobra Kai.

[@M0rteze]

This was one of Jimmy's rare genuine interviews

[@em0_tion]

You can feel when someone is genuine. 😉👍

[@yuunglouie]

you try balancing between thousands of celebs and still make them feel comfortable 🤷‍♂️

[@em0_tion]

@@yuunglouie What's making strangers feel comfy has to do with being a spineless PC fake? 🤣

[@michaelmackie7583]

You can tell they are actually friends and no one another.

[@yuunglouie]

@@em0_tion the only spineless pc fake is you commenting bullshit to make you feel better are you watching interviews for guest in the first place or just watching how genuine jimmy is fucken weirdo

[@MrStyro]

If there is a KKCU, I NEED a Hawk spin-off. Like his adventures after college.

[@wileycoyote2389]

sorry i’m slow but what’s kkcu

[@EMZ_highlights]

@@wileycoyote2389 Karate Kid Cinematic Universe

[@gabrielbuenafe6591]

@@wileycoyote2389 Karate Kid Cinematic Universe

[@wileycoyote2389]

@@gabrielbuenafe6591 thanks

[@cherries44]

And tori too.

[@evenflowsteven]

I damn near teared up at the end of this new season of Cobra Kai. 😂

[@angelajohnson9076]

I cried lol

[@justjack4030]

Ralph seems like such a top guy. I'm glad he exists

[@KGBeast.]

Yes, yes and YES. The Karate Kid franchise needs to make its way back to the big screen after the HUGE success of Cobra Kai with a Many saints of Newark style movie about a young Miyagi in world war 2

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Many Saints of Newark sucked donkey balls. What are you talking about bringing it back?

[@KGBeast.]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 I do not agree but it would have to be different anyway since its more like many saints of Newark in the way that it's a prequel to the karate kid movies

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

@@KGBeast. ok that makes sense. Fair point

[@MH-zg5yw]

No, we don't need a young Miyagi movie. That would be dumb

[@KGBeast.]

@@MH-zg5yw If that's your heartfelt honest opinion then I respect it

[@constipatedparker5879]

Ralph is like a real life Saiyan. He aged at a slow rate.

[@alohadave13]

He's 60 years old? He barely looks 40. OMG! I'm jealous...

[@FNM98765]

The clip at the end is the funniest line throughout the whole series and Zabka just rolls with it.

[@riley4253]

The thing I love most about the actors on cobra kai is that they are so down to earth and humble Ralph is just one perfect example of this 🥰

[@rachelsullivan2926]

Yeah. I recently watched the actor who plays Kyler do an interview on the subject of Autism. Now that I see what a kind soul he is I realize that he is severely under rated as an actor.

[@leo11lim]

Why Ralph voice more Iconic.

[@PhillipLearnTeach]

Amazing show.. Amazing cast and Ralph Macchio was simply a force to be reckon with!

[@malumello17]

How on Earth this man is 60yo? Unbelievable. 👏👏

[@ttwiceu]

i love him so much

[@HellfireClub242]

60! The man is 60 years old!

[@JavierFernandez01]

He must work out.

[@farfelllee]

hes so sweet 🥺

[@bettycogswell9851]

Ralph is aging backward. He's 60 and looks 25. Love this show. Hope it lasts forever...

[@mavfan1]

Professional makeup will do that for you

[@danielr.y5261]

"Pain does not exist in this dojo" - Kreese, 1984. "Age no exist this dojo" - Miyagi, 1984. Both dojos' students took their teachings very seriously, it seems...

[@richardr7947]

I would not say 25 he looks like more like 40 but thats still damn good.

[@tisssyyy]

Lmao looks nowhere near 25

[@beefcake0354]

yes he looks a lot younger than he actually is, but 25 is definitely an overstatement.

[@Jack_Hunt]

Dude is the best. A massive part of my childhood. So pleased to see them back on the screen. I think Johnny has stolen the show with his one liners :) QUIET!

[@danielalon3025]

i love ralph

[@paigewinchester67]

"I was trying to be badass" - boy you are badass shuddup lol

[@adrianapinazolopez5385]

The fact that he named his son after his Karate Kid’s character

[@nayeebG]

One of the BEST shows ever to continue a 30year old story. 💛

[@mamapaloma]

Just simply amazing, never imagine anything like this can be posible. Well this guys did it, so happy to enjoy cobra kay and the legacy of one of the most iconic martial arts movies of all time.

[@Exaris79]

Waiting for Ralph to rip an electric guitar solo like he did in the Crossroads(1986) movie. He was awesome in it&doubt that he had faked the entire scene during that guitar duel.

[@brennank1254]

The fingers in that duel were Steve Vai, the playing was Vai and Ry Cooder

[@HarshvardhanKanthode]

@@brennank1254 Didn't Steve vai play both their parts? I heard he said that it was excruciatingly hard to mess up the final solo, the man can probably play blind

[@Jaksi-a]

I don't follow his career or watch the show, but it is pretty cool that he has a son named Daniel-San. He seems like a nice guy.

[@bettycogswell9851]

Watch the show. Your missing out on something spectacular...

[@henghau]

If they are going for a Karate Kid cinematic universe, I'd love to see Hilary Swank returning as Julie in Cobra Kai

[@GRA5S]

He already acknowledged that they could make a storyline about her in Cobra Kai, but for now nothing is confirmed.

[@rachelsullivan2926]

I second that! Her character deserves better writing, whether it be in Cobra Kai, or otherwise.

[@carlahuskey4814]

Love this guy !! Since I was a kid and I'm almost 60

[@JohnBK34]

Wait, he named his son Daniel? That's an awesome little fact I didn't know

[@MPDLR]

He owns the real yellow car Mr Miyagi gave him. . Yes, son is Daniel. Pat Morita named his daughter ....Ally

[@marilisepassos]

Ralph forever young!! 🥰

[@hankeypankey1558]

Just finished season 4 last night and I’m already craving season 5

[@angelajohnson9076]

I know me too and I heard we have to wait until like next year sucks lmao

[@Visceralreality]

I actually avoided the show for a few years. I figured it would just be fandom trash. Boy was I wrong. Happened to watch the movie (og) over the holidays, then wound up putting on the show. I have not watched a better TV drama in years. Such an enjoyable romp around my memories of years gone by. William is fantactic, so is Ralph. The chemistry, the writing, the fun. Keep up the great work fella's!

[@angelajohnson9076]

I did the same exact thing and thought the same thing that's to funny but I agree 💯

[@ShadeMedia]

its in the same category as what if they made Back to the Future a series, Indiana Jones series, a Terminator Series, Alien movie series, Kill Bill series etc. doesn't that sound ridiculous?? i rewatched the second movie and decided to give it a shot. and i definitely do not regret it!

[@garyleavens885]

I went into this show with low expectations and came out amazed at how well it is written. Seriously, Kudos to those writers.

[@GuiAntonioli]

"The writing for the show they truly are the fans writing for the fans" DID YOU HEAR THAT, WARNER? LEARNING HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS BUSINESS ALREADY?

[@maryfrancess93]

"she has it I'm working on it" this man is so modest

[@samkemp7834]

Ralph is 30 years old in that hockey card photo believe it or not lol

[@joeytimberwolf2555]

i need his skincare routine lol

[@youngzee8]

Honestly, if they ever said they wanted to make a Mr. Miyagi prequel movie, I’d watch tf out of that lol

[@dennishopper2701]

I love Karate Kid (The Original Trilogy) and Cobra Kai Series.

[@amillan2004]

I had a huge crush on him when I was little and he still has something about him that still makes him a crush.

[@daisyc.3680]

2:33 his smile hasn’t changed 😭

[@ipleedafif8033]

When's William Zabka going to be on the show? As kids we rooted for Daniel. As adults we root for Johnny.

[@keren.icehand]

Yeessss! Johnny is awesome!

[@Agucci_1]

Omg I feel the same way! I just love him. He's so funny and still good looking!!

[@LutherBuilds]

Yes! Zabka is easily my favorite in CK.

[@stringsattachedmiami]

Yes! Johnny makes the show 🤩 I want to see him on Fallon

[@filmfangirls9163]

I....still root for Daniel. I mean in the movie I don't root for Johnny one bit. But in the show I root for both!

[@blackbookt.vchannel7616]

I kinda noticed w.e Ralph touches it becomes gold, great actor since a child

[@Aobix]

Daniel LaRusso is my favourite character

[@filmfangirls9163]

Same!!

[@Aobix]

@@filmfangirls9163 hii

[@filmfangirls9163]

@@Aobix hi!!

[@Aobix]

@@filmfangirls9163 who is your favourite teen character?

[@filmfangirls9163]

@@Aobix on the show? Dimitri and Miguel lol

[@MaryLeguera]

Cobra Kai is so much more than a sequel. It's a walk down memory lane, a redemption tale. A peek into the past and an appreciation of the present.

[@marcelbr815]

I had such low expectations for Cobra Kai. Man, I was so wrong. It’s the best thing on Netflix right now.

[@JudgeFudge57]

He legit looks ten years older than when he stared in the third movie. Granted back then he WAS almost ten years older than what he looked like.

[@richycazares2176]

Such a great show!!! Better then i gave it credit at first glance lol

[@lenina61]

Loving all of the Ralph Machio interviews on late night shows but you guys gotta interview William Zabka!

[@geneticfreak84]

Exactly he’s the star of the show

[@brookeloving7807]

His kid is Daniel?? That’s awesome 🔥

[@abhigyasharma585]

Strike First, Strike hard, No mercy.

[@vnthony2439]

I’m currently 25 and everyone tells me I look 16 I hope I look like this at 60 😂😭

[@jmurphy6011]

Up until I was 30 I looked much younger than my age, then in the next 10 years I aged 20 and look it.

[@lilyrose7843]

love ralph!!

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Dude is sixty something. Awesome. I'm turning 57 and can't believe it. Nor do I see it

[@HJ-ls1jj]

Can't believe he is over 60!!!!

[@LayRoyalty]

I feel like the show is good enough. It has at least 3 more seasons left in kt.it

[@sburris65]

I saw the movie when it came out and was like "eh". Never watched again. But my hubs talked me into watching the show and wow..I'm glad he did.

[@jayrob121]

When they were talking about his hockey card, he said he was trying to be a badass. Sensei Lawrence taught him well.

[@ClayMationNation]

How the heck is Jimmy Fallon 12 years younger than Ralph Macchio?

[@carlycoppi4769]

Oh my god I had no idea that was his daughter she was amazing!!

[@NorekXtreme]

This show puts to shame Star Wars TST, Terminator DF, ST Picard, Creed and all the other attempts to "pass the torch" without destroying the legacy of the OG characters. Cobra Kai is amazing.

[@Baranyaiklan]

I was watching all the Ralph Macchio and Jimmy Fallon videos and I woke up and a new one dropped

[@johnstrange6799]

"Do it for Johnny, man! Do it for Johnny!"

[@johnnyboy7144]

Hurwitz heald and schlossberg hit a grand slam out of the park in season 1 and that ball somehow is still traveling, the show just keeps expanding and getting better, it’s remarkable it really is.

[@Spawn-Point]

I hope I look that good at 60. Some quality genetics right there.

[@travelator3035]

Do Intermittent Fasting, Eat Mediterranean, Drink red wine, Exercise every day, and Stay Positive and you’ll look younger at 60.

[@pedroroque829]

@@travelator3035 What if I'm underweight?

[@weirdoallthetime2296]

Yayy!!!!Ralph!!!😍😍he is adorable!!!!

[@josepinheiro292]

This guy looks like a tenager next day after a big party. Amazing.

[@WalterMoran]

I also want to see another interview with the rest of the cast. I’ve never seen Will Zabka, Martin Kove and the younger cast appear on a live audience show like this one yet.

[@nahor88]

William Zabka unfortunately isn't that well-known. I myself had no idea that was the name of the actor that plays Johnny. Ralph is also in My Cousin Vinny which is a classic, along with Karate Kid.

[@WalterMoran]

@@nahor88 I think that’s just your opinion. He’s done other things like How I Met Your Mother… Stranger Things cast hadn’t done anything prior to the show and they’ve been on these talks shows I believe. Newcomers should get the opportunity to be on these talk shows especially if they are on high demand from the younger audience to be out there so they can get to know who they are better.

[@DreamBoyDead]

COBRA KAI IS AMAZING! CANT WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON!

[@amandastroup3692]

My stepdad Sean loves watching Cobra Kai. I love watching Cobra Kai. My mother Melissa loves the show Cobra Kai. It's funny how Will Smith is the Executive Producer of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

[@anntrece1396]

OmGosh...I love Ralph!!!

[@kingjasro9833]

Ralph is my ultimate crush 😘❤️

[@choofuyen358]

Ralph Machio found the fountain of youth

[@beadsmakehap]

I love how he holds that phone

[@dg6410]

I love his rol , Daniel Larusso !

[@1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216]

It's great to see Ralph Macchio again always. Ralph has a baby face & child like innocence that goes with it always. Even though he's a grown man now, he is very much still a little kid on the inside, with a positive attitude and a good influence on all peoples always. Ralph brings so much honor..and respect to Karate' it's enormous, including with all of his work in The Karate Kid of course, but also just on the streets man, helping peoples learn how to defend themselves. Ralph's chiefly unspoken & unmentioned always 100% total eternal work in the field of Music, always, regardless of all always (aroaa), in the interest of his dedication, training, wish, humbleness, & ABSOLUTE DISCIPLINE regarding it, & the Rennaisance', endures all always, & doesn't stop. Ralph helps bake all the crossroads freaks there ever is, always, and enough said in such interest. What a fanatically good Musician he is. And Class, regarding 10 Commandment Way..........I reiterate, "there is never & cannot aroaa be any & all & every opposite(s) nor exact opposite(s) to & regarding the 100% totally unbeatable, undefeatable, unchangeable, uncompromiseable, unbreakable, flawless Eternal Universal Defense & Martial Art of & regarding 10 Commandment Way, aroaa, period. Including instantly & simultaneously aroaa, period. And all such opposite(s) & exact opposite(s) as aforementioned, cannot & do not exist, whatsoever, always, regardless of all always. PERIOD". And Angel man Ralph Macchio stands up for a LOT of good & a lot of good things, aroaa, including everything listed in this Article & comment etc. aroaa; aroaa.📀📜🔒🔐 Bowing 100% totally aroaa bredda man..........😇😇❤📀📜🔒🔐

[@emmanuelhrdztz]

The only thing missing in Cobra Kai is the REAL meaning of karate. Other than that, it’s perfect.

[@rachelsullivan2926]

I think it's because they're using more than just Karate moves.