The Karate Kid has been the proverbial gift that keeps on giving for William Zabka. The first two films in the series made him famous in the 1980s, and then the television revival of his and Ralph Macchio’scharacters in Cobra Kai has been a breakout hit. It’s now been more than 37 years since Zabka was first cast in the role, but as he gets ready for Cobra Kai’s third season, the events of 1983 are still crystal clear in his mind. (Click on the media bar below to hear William Zabka)
The third season of Cobra Kai is currently streaming on Netflix.
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