Martin Kove Uncut Interview - Original Cobra Kai Dojo - 35 years later!
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3 жыл бұрынCalling all The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai fans! With Cobra Kai's popularity on Netflix, we wanted to share our uncut, exclusive interview with actor Martin Kove aka John Kreese, the franchise's infamous villain, with fellow franchise fans. Cobra Kai has just released its fourth season, including the infamous character of Terry Silver...Martin's partner in this very dojo for Karate Kid III!
Mr. Kove guides us through the original Cobra Kai dojo location -- his first time in 30+ years! -- located in North Hollywood, CA. He shares special stories and comments about movies, television, and his career. This is a interview you DO NOT want to miss.
Enjoy this full, uncut interview from Beyond the Backlot's archives that was originally filmed for our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode, which can be found in our On Location playlist.
Thanks for watching!
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Originally filmed in March 2019.
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@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We hope you enjoyed this uncut, exclusive interview with Martin Kove (aka John Kreese of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai)! He's the ultimate professional and gentleman. Thank you, Mr. Kove! For all of the Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid franchise fans, please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode on our channel, along with our other videos. More nostalgia to find.
@brocaesar7484 3 жыл бұрын
Is it possibly true that Martin Kove was drafted during the Vietnam war?
@MuscleMindConnect 3 жыл бұрын
Beyond the Backlot For sure!!!
@mercatorjubio3804 3 жыл бұрын
I would really love if Stallone brought him back as Erickson for a possible RAMBO VI movie.
@norajavier7492 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kove is such a beautiful human being, thank you so much sir for wonderful memories :-), Cobra Kai never dies! :-)))
@stormchaser1971 3 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@sabumnimphillips 3 жыл бұрын
I met Martin Kove at a comic con once. I had just got an autograph from William Zabka, that famous photo from the tournament. I only had enough cash left for a selfie with Martin Kove. He saw I was holding the photo and he asked if I wanted him to sign it as well. I leaned and whispered I'm sorry I don't have anymore money with me. He signed anyway. We chatted for a few minutes and got our selfie. Super nice guy.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Totally! That's a great story. Love it. If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@hardhatrayify 3 жыл бұрын
Thought you leaned is and said... "No mercy"
@BillWillyBillyBill 3 жыл бұрын
What a class act.
@BC-PAC 3 жыл бұрын
Thatnis such an awesome story , i love it!
@PeacePham1991 3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that they initially charge money for it. Is it a common things at comic con? I always thought celebrities just give autograph and selfie for free as fan service
@flynnrider8121 3 жыл бұрын
The most hated bad guy always are the nicest people in real life. This dude is a solid cool guy.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?! Make sure to see our On Location episode for Karate Kid. We have more fun in the dojo with Kove
@t1000v20 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you could have some beers with him and an awesome chat.
@NeverGiveUp-yt5nl 3 жыл бұрын
And hopefully Pat Morita wasn't an asshole in real life, may he rest in peace though. Also hopefully Ralph Macchio isn't a asshole in real life. Because sometimes in most cases the good guys in movies are assholes in real life. Not saying Pat was or Ralph is one. Just simply stating that hopefully it wasn't the case for Pat and it isn't the case for Ralph.
@antmanatthemoment7233 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard Billy Zabka (the guy who plays Johnny) is a fairly decent guy too
@panchitovilla9616 3 жыл бұрын
It's usually the way it is bro, it's weird!
@hanifalam5247 3 жыл бұрын
First thing he remembered was his mum and dad respect
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He is such a class-act. We had more fun with Mr. Kove in our The Karate Kid On Location episode. Check it out! Thanks for watching!
@stardawg4209 3 жыл бұрын
True bad-ass! Respect!
@2dollab178 3 жыл бұрын
That really humanized him for me. It reminded me that these are people too, not just the characters we immediately associate their faces with.
@davidelkins372 3 жыл бұрын
it’s mom not mum
@davidacobb1 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidelkins372 depends where you're from. In Australia, NZ and England, amongst others, it's Mum.
@Robocoppat 3 жыл бұрын
COBRA KAI was elevated to another level when John Kreese came back. Great actor
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen. An element they needed to have a shadowy figure loom, creating excellent drama. You should check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun. Thanks for watching!
@Spideymrw 3 жыл бұрын
patrick mcglone so true. Glad they didn’t go with the season 1 storyline of him actually being dead
@t1000v20 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That sense of dread came back. Nobody getting an easy ride with The Kreese on the scene.
@Wen6543 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, but i dont like him to be a full villain, i hope he can have some kind of redemption. For now he hasnt done anything that can't be fixed.
@superfred.17 3 жыл бұрын
Chozen comes back in season 3
@mainstreetsaint36 3 жыл бұрын
Karate Kid was one of the many reasons why the 80s was one of the best decades for movies.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you haven't, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode (and others). You'll love it!
@mainstreetsaint36 3 жыл бұрын
@Pine Barrens You're telling me. It felt like the boundaries were wide open. I miss those days.
@chrisragone8785 3 жыл бұрын
Yup the 80’s and early 90’s
@TBBucccaneers 3 жыл бұрын
This movie made me wanted to be in the 80’s
@briancooper2112 3 жыл бұрын
Movies today suck! A lot of 80's remakes!
@ap24101988 3 жыл бұрын
This fella is 74 looks well god for his age.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! He takes care of himself, for sure. Great guy. If you liked this, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun.
@alanshumway2541 3 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal!
@ludicrous23 3 жыл бұрын
like everyone in the fucking cast in the karate kid
@negan5374 3 жыл бұрын
My dad is 70 and still has his red hair. Everyone said he look like Chuck Norris back in the day. But I wonder why Lawrence's buddies are bald because they had that cool Skywalker hair back then
@cheddar6875 3 жыл бұрын
looks like 60
@Bunkerlipz 3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Martin Kove talk for hours; the man is so intensely passionate about his work.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He’s the real deal
@chuckincharlo 3 жыл бұрын
Martin love was a character actor before karate kid...he appeared in series such as Rockford files...Incredible hulk..starsky and hutch...etc
@nathancruz9172 3 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@hanzobi1926 3 жыл бұрын
@@chuckincharlo As if, we didn't know that already.
@jerryuma 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@Incomudro1963 3 жыл бұрын
This man is in his 70's. Quite the bad ass for that age.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
That's right! "I like that...I like that!" If you enjoyed this interview, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@gunsnroses2053 3 жыл бұрын
75yo
@drewski1535 3 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it he looks better the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?!
@bluecheese8703 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot PAIN DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS DOJO, DOES IT??!! *N O S E N S E I ! !*
@hepdragon32 3 жыл бұрын
As of early 2021, Marty Kove is 74 years old - he’s in terrific shape.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?! He takes great care of himself and has a wonderful attitude. Thank you for watching! Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)
@robg8502 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing indeed :)
@yoyo2ma 2 жыл бұрын
He still has that commanding presence to be super intimidating as John Kreese.
@toopacshowcore4673 3 жыл бұрын
Glad the guy didn't interrupt martin and let him do all the talking .shows a huge side of respect he has for martin.
@keltarking 3 жыл бұрын
Too busy going mmhmm, mmhmm, right, right every other second.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Acknowledging answers?
@keltarking 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot It's an annoying distraction for 20 minutes.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Ah. We don't think so.
@keltarking 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot Of course you don't.
@pleasedontfailusproduction1968 2 жыл бұрын
Martin Cove doesn't get enough love for his acting as Kreese, it takes a lot of talent to be a good villain and Cove is a genius at it, also love how he gives respect to the writers all the time and the people behind the scenes, absolute legend
@fers_in 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad all Karate Kid actors are honored as they deserve, they made history.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that. Such a wonderful franchise. If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!
@RockoSK321 3 жыл бұрын
I still have a hard time believing that he's 74. The way he looks, the way he moves, and his brain seem as sharp as ever.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! You'll enjoy our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun. Thanks for watching!
@diningroomfish5470 3 жыл бұрын
WoW 74 i was thinking maybe 55 wowww
@speedyfinalmile 3 жыл бұрын
No The kids in the move are 55 to 60 plus.Rob Garrison was turning 60 when he died. Rob Thomas, Chad McQueen and Tony Odell are around or over 60. William is the baby of the group.
@anitacathrine 3 жыл бұрын
He is no old man.. or older man!! He is in great Sharp . And look Good!! So happy he is back in cobra cai.... love it 💕
@Raymund0 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they actually filmed this inside the actual dojo instead of a movie studio set elsewhere.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We are sure glad they did! Filming locations "out in the real world" are the best. If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!
@rayvega3163 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! My friends also called me "Ray-Ray"! I thought I am the only one who's being called that! And yes, my name is actually Ray. (And no, my full name isn't Raymond. No one on earth called me Raymond because it wasn't in my birth certificate, it's just Ray, or Ray-Ray as a nickname) Idk if your name is actually legit "Ray" and/or "Ray-Ray" is your nickname but your username caught my attention.
@SamUrai-sh1vu 3 жыл бұрын
Jun chongs dojang/dojo was iconic back in the day, quite a few movies were filmed there. Shame it closed.
@MrBooBeeDoo 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. I thought it was a real exterior and a studio for the inside. Incredible.
@ChristoMac 3 жыл бұрын
74 years old , looking AMAZING with unbelievable ENERGY and enthusiasm. Extremely happy for Martin Kove!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thanks for watching!
@ermonski 2 жыл бұрын
Cobra Kai is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be .. unnatural
@neckisstiff 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy he is getting his credit in Cobra Kai! Well deserved!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We agree!
@jn0630 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot yessir!!
@steves2609 3 жыл бұрын
The dude is a natural storyteller. Extremely fascinating, intelligent and entertaining. Love seeing these actors in interviews like this, gives you a greater appreciation for the character they play/played. Well done!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen! We were struck by how much he remembered. Tough for anyone 30 years later! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!
@BushAustralian 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot don't forget the awomen too
@cpester1 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t you just hate it when one of your favorite villains makes you like him all in a 10 minute interview
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! He’s such a cool dude! Be sure to check out our On Location Karate Kid episode. You’ll like it.
@alimasri2997 3 жыл бұрын
20 minute
@jezzaus2124 3 жыл бұрын
Such an iconic 80's villain.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@Taooflu 3 жыл бұрын
He was a great “bad guy” in karate kid, perfect role.
@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw 3 жыл бұрын
He was great also in Rambo 2 & the original Last House on the Left
@DanTasticEntertainment 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else tense up when he quotes the Mr Lawrence line??
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Every. Time.
@whoknew2273 3 жыл бұрын
still got it
@PeacePham1991 3 жыл бұрын
When did it say it?
@canalparalelo9853 3 жыл бұрын
@@PeacePham1991 1:45
@CovertRadio 3 жыл бұрын
I love how all the other actors, writers, producers, (etc), are called by their real name. But for the entire duration of this, he calls Pat Morita = "Miyagi".
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?? If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!
@P.Whitestrake 3 жыл бұрын
Pat was so iconic as Mr. Miyagi. Martin is too as Kreese, just as iconic.
@poutsamouni5483 2 жыл бұрын
This man will live more than 100 years he is in great shape and he will live for centuries as a legend
@BeyondtheBacklot 2 жыл бұрын
He's the best.
@nsera9462 3 жыл бұрын
I do not know Martin Cove and I have never spoken to him, however he is such a likeable person.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He’s the best. A truly genuine and nice guy.
@itsonlyme458 3 жыл бұрын
In my childhood my Dad took me to karate lessons. I didn’t last as I was so frightened of Martin Kove’s character. What an amazing actor. Thanks Martin for scaring my childhood. 👍
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
TRUTH! But, we really had such a pleasant experience with him. A classy, professional man. You'd like our The Karate Kid On Location episode. Check it out! Thanks for watching!
@scottudell7202 3 жыл бұрын
"You didn't know whether he was gonna just eat the child walking on the street or offer the kid a little lollypop." 😂😂😂
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
HA! So many great lines in that interview. Kove is a gem.
@simt1973 2 жыл бұрын
That was the one of my favourite lines he said in this interview! What a story teller!!!
@BUBBA808 3 жыл бұрын
This guys character was in Vietnam. That’s probably why his character seems so violent and aggressive and merciless. It makes sense cuz of what he went through in Nam
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He's an amazing character, for sure! Thanks for watching!
@reallyboeing9666 3 жыл бұрын
All that you're saying is perfectly explained in the Netflix show
@BUBBA808 3 жыл бұрын
@@reallyboeing9666 I haven’t seen season 3 yet bruh lol
@Massproduce201 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s be honest, The first trilogy was all Mr Miagi, he brought everything together. I’m so glad that these guys are able to carry the torch and make something that is quality and entertaining to watch.
@Thornus_______ 3 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated actor plays such a good heavy
@fonzerellie3518 3 жыл бұрын
He’ll be a great bad guy in Expendables 4 .
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, we like that idea! If you enjoyed this video, please check out The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@petergolding8006 3 жыл бұрын
This comment wins the internet today
@KnockManJo 3 жыл бұрын
So fascinating to hear him talk about his past on the set of the movies, great actor; and he brings back the "best" of his character in Cobra Kai too. Respect.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He’s truly a legend. Thanks for the comment!
@KnockManJo 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot Thank you for this amazing interview of his, the best I've seen him gave recently; and in the old dojo. Can't beat that.
@johnfic4751 3 жыл бұрын
He played a great bad guy. He have it depth. You wanted to know his story.
@KingSolomonreborn 3 жыл бұрын
As an adult I can understand John Kreese a lot more. Living in this world today you have to be tough. “This world is cruel so you have to be little bit cruel yourself” John Kreese hope he gets a redemption arch 😊👍🏾🔥
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right -- we agree. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun!
@Revkor 3 жыл бұрын
I think he screwed it by betraying Jonny. despite everything in the past Jonny gave him a chance and he ruined it
@killerbee2562 2 жыл бұрын
What goes around comes around...
@dubuyajay9964 2 жыл бұрын
@@killerbee2562 And come around it did.
@miguelquazar883 2 жыл бұрын
This dude's jaw is insured by a few Million bucks for sure. What a legend.
@NH1973 Жыл бұрын
He has a Hapsburg jawline. I've never seen one quite so perfect
@rasalghul9331 3 жыл бұрын
If you look at Martin Kove's IMDB, you can see this guy has been steadily working for 50 years!!! I am so glad he is having fun and enjoying this series and doing great work and he is not too uppity to have fun with his rabid fans!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! He's th eman.
@FJRamosArt 3 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty bizzare how a great story or film can have a tremendous impact throughout the years. What once may have been a routine job for an actor, it is now an annuity for them. Billy Dee Williams also mentions this about Star Wars.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
“The gift that keeps on giving.” - Martin Kove
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kove was an absolute wonderful person to talk to! So insightful and real. We loved meeting him and his son Jesse Kove. Great family!
@jokerfleckcast3196 3 жыл бұрын
Martin kove is a legend! Met him at comic con london 2011! Funny guy too!
@OfficialDamasceno 3 жыл бұрын
He plays his character so good we actually think he is bad in real life. But that's not true. Great actor. Took some time to appreciate it at season 3.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Loved him in season 3!
@yellowblanka6058 2 жыл бұрын
He couldn't be more the opposite of Kreese, I bet he's the favorite grandpa to his grandkids.
@thecarrow4728 3 жыл бұрын
One of my all time franchises. The Karate kid was part of my childhood.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, ours too! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :) Thanks for watching!
@NinjaCrosley 3 жыл бұрын
Martin seems like such a cool down to earth guy. I love how he embraces his role as Kreese.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! He's the best. Such a professional and gentleman. Thanks for watching!
@Tr0nzoid 3 жыл бұрын
A couple of years before "The Karate Kid," the dojo was also used in the movie "They Call Me Bruce" as a dojo.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! We also used it for fun on our The Karate Kid On Location episode. You'd enjoy. Thanks for watching!
@Southernguitar74 3 жыл бұрын
They call me Bruce was hilarious!
@Elsupermayan8870 3 жыл бұрын
"Bruce? I'm gonna make Bruises all over you."
@TagTab637 3 жыл бұрын
This man is the REAL hero. He is such a wonderful man and an amazing actor!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
The best! Thanks for watching and commenting. ;)
@johnfic4751 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad he's on the series. Hopefully we see more layers to his character. Hopefully he grows as a person.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
So excited to see what he does in S3. Such a great character and his performance is unnerving. Check out our On Location Karate Kid. More Kove action in that episode.
@JudgeFudge57 3 жыл бұрын
I think he's too far gone and he wont let go of his bs until he dies.
@avengersintrading3464 3 жыл бұрын
@@JudgeFudge57 quiet!! I think you are right
@pracylopgonzer3176 3 жыл бұрын
It would be neat to see Kreese & Robbie team up & find redemption. Kreese was a Vietnam veteran. He did the dirty work. He was trained by his country & fought for it only to be rejected & shunned & ridiculed for it. He faces a generation of hippies who go on to become successful businessmen that look down on him & others as ‘baby killers’ while they went about their life’s becoming prosperous. Now comes Robbie, always rejected. Próspero Daniel comes along to train him to do his dirty work , to start a gang war with Cobra Kai ,who were innocently training initially. Cobra Kai goes on to become an aggressive force due to Daniels provocation. Daniel trained Robbie & rejects him when it goes wrong. Robbie & Kreese are both wounded . Trained taught & then rejected. Daniel goes on being the successful car dealer, but he started the war. It would be neat to see Kreese & Tobbie finally point out to Daniel that if both of them are “Evil”. That ultimately it was because they were taught to be so by people like Daniel. People who need someone to do their dirty work. That those “successful “ types are the ones who instigate war to get what they want without thinking of the consequences. Yea that would be a real kicker out of left field that would leave everyone re-examining themselves.
@twisterwiper 2 жыл бұрын
He’s got such a badass face. Great actor, great role.
@YakiKadafiOutlaw 3 жыл бұрын
Just a _FUN FACT_ *Terry* *Silver* is in reality *4* *months* *younger* than *Daniel* *Larusso*
@Pazuzu82 3 жыл бұрын
In karate kid 3 daniel looks about 20 whereas terry silver looks late 30s
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?!?
@rafaelsantiagosupportkingi9265 2 жыл бұрын
Wtf dude haha
@NinjaCrosley 3 жыл бұрын
Love the story of his Parents’ photo with Ralph and Pat. It’s nice how he made it special for them and made up a movie poster of it. Martin is a good guy! We would love to meet him one day.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He’s the coolest! Be sure to check out our On Location Karate Kid episode. We have a lot more fun with him.
@DeadMasterMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Had 102 fever during that iconic scene? Many levels of badass
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right?!
@MegaFCKforever 3 жыл бұрын
Insane how young he looks 74 Really good genes
@Vic161983 3 жыл бұрын
I thought I was gonna watch for like a min...saw the whole thing. This guy is amazing and u wanna know more. As his character and as a human being
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We are thankful that you did! If you liked that, check out our On Location and Location Scout episodes. :) Thanks again for stopping by!
@ShaneJoshua1980 3 жыл бұрын
Same, great storyteller
@chrisrowan702 3 жыл бұрын
Great actors can make a villain so hated, but also memorable and iconic. Kove definitely is one of those people.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree! Thanks for watching.
@MrOffshore 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove creates the perfect villain...as he said, love to hate, hate to love...it’s both. I was so happy to see him join Cobra....he’s the best! Great interview!!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! If you haven't, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun!
@elchichosantana6410 3 жыл бұрын
Met him once in a Comic Con. He is the nicest guy I ever met. Same with WWE/F Sensational Sherri.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! He's great. If you haven't, please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location video. More John Kreese fun!
@wicked-witch-of-the-west 2 жыл бұрын
They should have used this Studio, for the new Cobra Kai series. It would have made so much sense. Hopefully it's coming Season 5
@BourbonBasement1177 3 жыл бұрын
remembers his parents first thing, that is one hell of a stand up guy. hes so soft spoken outside of the kreese character
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Well said. You are right! He's great. Thanks for watching our video. Please check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun. :)
@CupcakeCartel1 3 жыл бұрын
He's one of the original actors that hasn't not changed hardly at all.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He's a great guy! If you enjoyed this video, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! Thanks for watching!
@Ed209v 3 жыл бұрын
Seems like a nice guy once you get to know him
@ronanjakepasay4398 3 жыл бұрын
His voice did changed
@paulnehls4504 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Cove is a class act! I was fortunate enough to meet him and talk with him for a while at a Comic-Con a few years back. So good to see him reprise his bad ass role!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! He's the best. Thanks so much for watching. Please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove fun!
@DIGOLOGIST 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the first two seasons of cobra kai. I can't wait to see where this series goes. I love it.!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
The writers really did an exceptional job. So many great characters and Johnny and Kreese together is epic!
@rpwbass 3 жыл бұрын
WOW. This was truly fascinating and Martin seems like such a very nice man. I appreciate the respect that the interviewer showed to let this great actor speak.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! Please check out our The Karate Kid On Location video. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun :)
@114D 3 жыл бұрын
I love Kove. His Kreese character was one of my favorites growing up. I feared him as a kid. Cheers Martin Kove!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He's great! Thanks for watching!
@114D 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot thank you for getting this interview done AND at the same dojo. i was somewhat in nostalgia tears because those movies were my childhood. He was so passionate about his role and talking about the dojo itself. Almost like he was a fan. So rare in hollywood types they usually scoff at that sort of thing.
@jokerfleckcast3196 2 жыл бұрын
Met Martin at a Comic con in London in 2011. Absolute legend.
@joshuamora4297 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else watch these interviews just so you can see how normal and kind actors are, especially antagonists like martin kove! Great guy, intimidating on screen and just the coolest of people off set and in interviews 😎
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Well said. 😁
@franklinboy5516 3 жыл бұрын
I’m now 35 years old, born in 1984. Unbelievable this room where the dojo scene was played still exists. How he explain things and how he experienced it and about his colleagues. Really fascinating thank you for this open interview, Martin Kove 🥋
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Really glad you enjoyed it. This is why we love what we do...especially when we come across a location that still looks the same all these years later.
@yeoedwin1619 3 жыл бұрын
He can be the greatest villain ever fiction. He can get to act as villain in movies like: Mission Impossible, James Bond, The Expandable, Wolf Warrior
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese fun! Thanks for watching!
@simt1973 2 жыл бұрын
I remember him as Detective Isbecki in Cagney and Lacey - so handsome and SUCH a good actor, loved him in all his work in C&L, Karate Kid and now Cobra Kai!
@jasonmerriam2674 2 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove is the Best! What a gentleman and supremely passionate artist!
@terrymacintyre6167 3 жыл бұрын
Props to the Cobra Kai folks for bringing Kove back. He is a criminally underappreciated actor!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We agree. Thanks for watching! Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)
@theonlinefutureprenur3616 3 жыл бұрын
Martin is a cool guy, has such great stories to tell
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for watching the interview. Did you check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location episode? More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :)
@darcylol9280 3 жыл бұрын
He is in his 70's but looks 40-50
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
The guy knows how to take care of himself! Thanks for watching!
@williamchick 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 56 and he looks my age maybe a bit younger
@FWDSUXARSE 3 жыл бұрын
Will Ferrell and Martin Kove have a similar appearance face wise. At least that's just what I see in a small way.
@jimchabai3163 3 жыл бұрын
Easiest interview ever. Just stand beside him and he talks.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
He's a storyteller, for sure! Total pro and great guy. Thanks for watching!
@ogbrmusic 3 жыл бұрын
You know what I like about him he is really giving and candid in every interview and won't hold back emotions or stories from the past that other actors would because they want to play it more reserved. Class Act. Im glad to see him doing big things again especially the Karate Kid universe.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Very much a class act. If you enjoyed this video, please check out The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@nehemiahalvarado1209 3 жыл бұрын
Love how he just soaks it all in in the beginning. Knowing that this was the spot that changed his life forever.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
It is amazing to witness. Blessed..honored..awed..
@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he immediately recalls his parents standing in the corner.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right? Such a nice moment.
@isabelguarderas1301 3 жыл бұрын
One of the villains you love to hate and hate to love. True. The character is so well done that he doesn't even need to say anything, he just stands there and I already get the chills. Love the movies and the series and the actors and the writers and really everyone who's helped to make these as magical as they are.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We couldn't agree more. Martin Kove has that AURA about him, ya know? Thanks for watching! Please check out our other videos!
@isabelguarderas1301 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot yeah, for sure! He's an amazing actor. And thanks, I will!
@snugglebunnyhaven7258 10 ай бұрын
This guy to me is such a real hero. I was 12 when Karate Kid came out in 84 and could so much relate to the realism of how life was as someone that got picked on and bullied through school. The movie inspired me, and actually some other kids in my class to take karate at that time. I took more karate classes later in 2014 and earned 2 belts for 2 different styles. Now enjoying so much the series of Cobra Kai, i just totally love Martin Kove along with all the original and new cast members. As a 51 year old now, it would be a dream to walk into the Cobra Kai dojo and sign up being taught by Krees and Johnny as my Sensei. Love you Martin, and thank you so much for what you've done for my generation. Maybe someday I can meet you and shake your hand.
@WaldoBagelTopper 3 жыл бұрын
There is something about how the way that the first memory he had of his parents that was touching.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Right? So lovely.
@marcosmos7478 3 жыл бұрын
The interviewer was amazing letting Mr kove just speak without interruption! Great job!
@TotsNater 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kove seems like such a genuine, down-to-earth guy. Would love to meet and talk with him someday, even if only for five minutes.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kove is an absolutely gem of a human being. Nice, generous with his time, and a total professional. Thanks for watching! If you haven't already, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. :)
@kristianturner6 3 жыл бұрын
I have this weird feeling that some how this dojo is going to appear in the series.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that be awesome?? Thanks for watching! Check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove / dojo fun...
@hoosier3060 3 жыл бұрын
Netflix won’t. Too much budget
@dennisv8934 3 жыл бұрын
Kreese is such a tool but every interview I see with Martin Kove he just seems like the coolest guy.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
It's true -- he really is a cool and nice guy. Thanks for watching! Check out our The Karate Kid (1984) On Location video. More Martin Kove fun :)
@quadirbrown3800 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Martin Kove is the coolest dude ever. Love this guy. Top 10 best bad guys of the 1980's John Kreese.
@jameswoods6900 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove is a wonderful Man and a Great Actor!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@MeiZu0606 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove awesome actor, he is essential in the story of karate kid!! love him too!!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@chefbennyj 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Martin Kove! What a fantastic person!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
@edgarcia4794 3 жыл бұрын
I think that this is the best Martin Kove Karate kid interview ever seen. Thank You.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you. Be sure to watch our On Location Karate Kid episode. There is some extra fun in that one.
@t1000v20 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Learning so much from this video and just listening to hear Mr Kove speak,wow the man has stories on top of stories!
@palletbitch 3 жыл бұрын
It was really nice to get more personal with his life and backstory
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks for watching. Please check out our other videos -- more nostalgia and movie fun! Thanks! :)
@mariarusso1325 Жыл бұрын
Hi how are you doing 😊
@thechosenone7875 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove is a super nice guy. Met him at a convention in AC. He even did his famous “sweep the leg” line lol
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! He's the best, right? Thanks for watching...hopefully you checked out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More John Kreese / Martin Kove fun 😃
@tahirali4578 3 жыл бұрын
One the main reasons why KK franchise was such a success is because of Martin Kove. He is a wonderful actor who made a great villain.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@tahirali4578 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot A hero is only as good as his/her nemesis/villain. The KK wasn’t really about the teenagers, it was more about the teachers and their ideologies.
@adamcartermi5 3 жыл бұрын
Martin Kove is a National treasure!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
We agree! If you haven't already, more Martin Kove gold in our The Karate Kid On Location episode. :)
@vashthafellomen816 3 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t a huge Karate Kid fan but I always enjoyed watching the original. But I love Cobra Kai and has increased my fondness of the original film. Glad they got these actors back.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes -- absolutely. A great continuation of the franchise. If you enjoyed this video, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@jujitusuka 3 жыл бұрын
Have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this interview, I thought he’d be a bit one dimensional but he comes across as a really nice guy, laid back and has interesting things to say.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! We were very honored by the opportunity to speak with him -- a natural storyteller! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@veerchasm1 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is a National treasure
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun. Thanks for watching!
@kevedwards 3 жыл бұрын
Started the first season of Cobra Kai yesterday morning as something to throw on while eating breakfast, finished the first season by yesterday afternoon. So well done, I loved it.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! We are so glad The Karate Kid franchise is getting its due with such a wonderful continuous series. If you enjoyed this interview, check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. You'll like it!
@everybodyhatescriss 3 жыл бұрын
There are actors who are just very good interviews. Martin Kove seems like one of those
@FodorPupil 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thank you!
@r0sco_1 3 жыл бұрын
What a decent guy! He plays Kreese perfectly. Amazed he hasn't been in more Movies & TV Shows.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
@josiah7499 3 жыл бұрын
I like how he talks mostly about everyone else especially his parents
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Authentic dude.
@Tbreakz 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this Martin is badass..so glad they got to revive his character 35+ years later so great! Thank you! 👊
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@zebra3vaultbaycity691 3 жыл бұрын
This was definitely one for the history books!! My pal Charlie Picerni and I ran into Martin last Nov. Charlie and Martin have been friends for many years. And Yes! Martin is just as intimidating in person as ever!!! Great guy!
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! If you enjoyed this, please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode. More Martin Kove / John Kreese fun! :) Thanks for watching!
@zebra3vaultbaycity691 3 жыл бұрын
@@BeyondtheBacklot Great! I will check it out. My Boss Charlie Picerni first worked with Martin way back in 1976 on Starsky & Hutch. They are both ageless Legends!!
@jasonmunro1983 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this.. brilliant work
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ;)
@micjoseph6250 3 жыл бұрын
Kreese balances out the Karate kid movie and the series. Great video . Great work. For any of you tht love Cobra Kai want to see Johnnys life after losing to Daniel in a music video , it's a great video called sweep the Leg 2007 . You'll love it.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Please check out our The Karate Kid On Location episode with Martin. More nostalgic fun. Thanks for watching!
@ceolbertldonly278 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Martin Kove is in the Cobra kai serie. He's truly amazing and a really nice person.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Honor to meet and talk to him. Thanks for watching!
@noemendoza 3 жыл бұрын
He's always got good stories to tell.
@BeyondtheBacklot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
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