Ralph Macchio on the return of the Karate Kid in 'Cobra Kai'

When "The Karate Kid" came out in the summer of 1984, the little movie about rival martial arts students, competing against big-budget blockbusters, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Ralph Macchio and his co-star William Zabka have since transferred their young rivalry into adulthood, by playing the grown-up Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix. For Macchio it's a return to a character that has both enriched his life and challenged it. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

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[kenneld]

Really happy for Ralph, William, et al. If you haven't watched the original KK movie in a while, do it. It holds up so well. It's a genuinely great movie.

[lisamj]

My gen X heart is sooo full of joy. Love these guys. The story goes on. So inspiring. Then and now.

[ME-nkog]

I'm 50...thanks Ralph, Billy, Martin, Yuji, Sean, Thomas, Elizabeth, Tamlyn, etc...for bringing back my childhood.

[MrDayday]

The Karate Kid inspired me to take Karate as a kid. Cobra Kai helped to inspire me to pick it up again decades later. Now, I'm a black belt. 🙏🏽

[FrankBorelloIII]

And Ralph really is a humble guy. So is Billy. I love the polar opposite chemistry they share on cobra Kai. Translates to some great comedic moments!

[Crimsonphilosophy]

Oh yes, I remember seeing that at camp as a kid. Movies were more elusive back then. You just heard rumors about movies, which added magic to them.

[BKEBSCH]

I’m a 41 yr old super fan. No shame. Cobra Kai will never die 🥋🐍

[deesplayworldtv]

Awesome job on this spot CBS Sunday Morning. And that means a lot coming from a kid who was 5 years old and turned down going to see this movie with his mom because I was playing outside with my friends. Who knew? Lol

[allyanderson]

Still remember the cheers of everyone at the movie theatre when Daniel won ❤
Karate Kid was Ralph ❤and mr Magagi was our childhood hero ❤fantastic that cobra kai has brought back our happiness in our 50s❤❤❤

[QueenBDreamwalker]

Beauteous story ~ "Dad was Huge & we missed it!" 😂💜

[steveconn]

Haven't watched Cobra Kai since season one, but great Ralph got a fresh take on Daniel (on way to the Queen's funeral I saw Martin Kove who plays Kreese eating a sandwich in the Dallas Airport. Gave him a little salute (smaller than expected)). That scene where Daniel looks up at Mr. Miyagi upon getting that vintage car for his bday and says "You're the best friend I ever had" always makes me cry; such a beautiful father-son moment. Martial arts a fun discipline too ( Ralph also good in Crossroads as a Julliard guitar student who goes with an old black harmonica player to get his soul back from the Devil a la the Robert Johnson legend. Recommended)!

[PromoCodeLady]

One of me and my little sister's favorite shows of all time.

The actors still look good too.

[ronniepeterson]

We also saw Ralph Macchio on the return of the Karate Kid in Cobra Kai which is going on to its final season in 2 parts. 1 for this summer and the other for this fall. This past week. Ralph made that interview about his childhood days as a first sequel to the film before entering the club. A Martial arts star was like Bruce Lee and Street Fighter followed by David Carridine in a role in movies as well as Chuck Norris, too. He became one of the highest-grossing films of the year He and his co-star William Zabra have since transferred their young rivary into adulthood, by playing the grown-up Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in that 5 season run series now in part 1 its sixth and in part 2 final season on Netflix. For him, he was a character from his Karate Kid sequels. Lee Cowan sat down with the cast and showed their strut to their drama and sacrifice. Ralph Macchio was the kung fu of all of

[slapshotj]

“I can get to Macchio. I can get to Macchio.” - Jordan Schlansky

[oogrooq]

Rule #1: Karate for defense only

Rule #2: First learn rule #1

[FrankBorelloIII]

And don’t started with Chozen. I love how they turned him into a funny guy but still a badass

[josephlawson]

Your the best around nothing gonna ever keep you down

[salamaraif]

I hope he can get his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ✨ next year

[blinksstayfresh]

Last season unfortunately 😢 such a fun joyride this show has been

[RK-lnkg]

The fact that a movie in 1985 can still have an impact today shows how big it was back then.