Miyagi has effectively immortalized Morita, not only on the big screen but in the lives of hundreds of children who have taken up karate because of it.
I would never have expected to be so beloved and well known if I suffered the same fate he did in his early days. Mad respect that he pulled through it all and ended up touching the hearts of many people.
I am a long time martial arts student and instructor. I think one of Pat Moritas greatest legacies is the number of people who have chosen to become students of the martial arts after and as a result of seeing "The karate kid"
I grew up in Hawai'i and he also was a big deal there in the 1980s. He would cameo in our local shows and comedy skits...since we have such a large Japanese population he fit right in as a local 🥰
Thanks for this. He was the first Asian face I remember from childhood. Happy Days was a staple in my house. I loved him in everything I ever saw him in. I even really like Collision Course with him and Jay Leno in a kinda proto Rush Hour .
That's interesting. The movie Karate Kid probably broke down so many barriers subconsciously. Sure there were stereotypes in it, but in most movies before that had strong negative stereotypes. This was such a legendary East meets West underdog film that really include cultural understanding. In other words, who knows how many racists would have been if they hadn't seen Karate Kid.
We named our little Pom-Chi Mr. Miyagi, and since we got him around Pat's birthday, we decided to honour Pat's memory by giving it to our Mr. M. The world became a sadder place when Pat passed. May he rest in peace.
Now knowing that Miyagi and The Emporer in Mulan are both Pat Morita, it makes me like the Mulan franchise even more. I always liked the movie Mulan and its sequels. I liked this video.
I went to a KK2 celebration event in Little Tokyo. Pat Morita's daughter was there and mentioned that while everyone saw him as Mr Miyagi, she saw him as a real person. Imperfect and a real. Didn't quite know what she meant by that at the time. Didn't know he had struggled with alcoholism.
Very, very few leading roles for Asian males in movies and television, yes.... even today. Sure an Asian male could get some roles with the heavy Asian accent or if they looked like they knew martial arts or if they knew how to cook ramen or as a dumb cooky Asain dude. It took a while but Pat's great acting was on display as Mr Miyagi, thank goodness he finally got a chance. RIP "Noriyuk" Pat Morita
Listen brother, you have to see about yourself first. I don't think I speak for everyone when I say we don't want to lose you like so many other UA-camrs. Your health and well being is just as important to us as you making great content for everyone. I will join you in this challenge. We care for you just as much. If you need to take a month off and unplug. You take care of yourself and be that better version of yourself. Take care man...
Growing up in Hawaii Pat Morita was a regular on local TV shows, I remember him being on an afternoon kids show called "Checkers and Pogo" as a frequent guest and some local comedy specials with a spoof of the old Pepsi challenge where after drinking both colas he would declare "I like da cracka!"
Recently watched Slapstick of Another Kind where Pat Morita played a teeny-tiny Chinese leader flying around in a giant fortune cookie. He was a real trooper and did his best to make chicken salad with what he was given.
You guys left out the fact that he fought in WW2 in Europe in the most highly decorated unit in all of American military history(442 regiment), comprised entirely of Japanese Americans, and received a medal of honor. Not important right?
Those were the times when though you were Californian you'd forced to talk in accents to hold stereotypes. I wonder if Americans would have done German, Dutch or Swedish accents in order to portray their ancestry but they didn't. America is the most surprising country.
I’m in Pat Morita’s homeland of Okinawa where I go to bath houses and sleep with the women there because of the mental stress the Kadena AB toxic leadership puts me though.
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Miyagi has effectively immortalized Morita, not only on the big screen but in the lives of hundreds of children who have taken up karate because of it.
And in the awesome series Cobra Kai!
@@linda10989 Indeed
Dude.. more like thousands. But yes
millions not thousands
I would never have expected to be so beloved and well known if I suffered the same fate he did in his early days. Mad respect that he pulled through it all and ended up touching the hearts of many people.
I am a long time martial arts student and instructor. I think one of Pat Moritas greatest legacies is the number of people who have chosen to become students of the martial arts after and as a result of seeing "The karate kid"
As an addict in active recovery for 22 months, I can relate to Morita's struggle. Makes me miss him even more
I don't know why, but it makes me respect him more. Best wishes on your recovery.
I hope u recover soon, I miss pat too🥺
Bro shut up this has nothing to do with it u did it it self
I hope your sticking with your recovery been rewatching all the Karate Kid movies and the show and it led me to this video
I grew up in Hawai'i and he also was a big deal there in the 1980s. He would cameo in our local shows and comedy skits...since we have such a large Japanese population he fit right in as a local 🥰
Yess! Karate kid II was filmed in Oahu, Hawaii!
He was one of the first celebrity deaths that hit me hard. Loved and respected Mr.Morita. Truly a talent. I hope he is making them laugh in heaven
Thanks for this. He was the first Asian face I remember from childhood. Happy Days was a staple in my house. I loved him in everything I ever saw him in. I even really like Collision Course with him and Jay Leno in a kinda proto Rush Hour .
That's interesting. The movie Karate Kid probably broke down so many barriers subconsciously. Sure there were stereotypes in it, but in most movies before that had strong negative stereotypes. This was such a legendary East meets West underdog film that really include cultural understanding. In other words, who knows how many racists would have been if they hadn't seen Karate Kid.
Addiction takes a lot of good people. Little over a year clean myself. Very cool to put up the number at the end.
I grew up watching this man. Such a legend.
Tell your boss Wax on Wax off lol 30 years later and this infamous line is still used and everyone knows exactly what movie it's from lol
We named our little Pom-Chi Mr. Miyagi, and since we got him around Pat's birthday, we decided to honour Pat's memory by giving it to our Mr. M.
The world became a sadder place when Pat passed. May he rest in peace.
Now knowing that Miyagi and The Emporer in Mulan are both Pat Morita, it makes me like the Mulan franchise even more. I always liked the movie Mulan and its sequels. I liked this video.
The reason Daniel's dojos name is Miyagi Do because he is holding Me Miyagi's legacy and I wish he was still there in Cobra Kai
Mr. Miyagi is the best!🔥
Pat morita will always have a place in my heart
Same
Rest easy Pat.🙂🙏
I loved that guy I swear
Just put Pat Morita’s name in the title, we look at the thumbnail, we already he’s Mr Miyagi, so you might as well put his name.
In a time when Asians were portrayed as caricatures, Morita always brought a sense of class and self-respect to his roles. RIP.
Will never forget Mr Miyagi.... RIP
He played a character on one episode of Married with children too
One of the best episodes. What can we offer you? WHISKEY!
HE IS AN ICON AND A ROLE MODEL FOR GENARATIONS
I went to a KK2 celebration event in Little Tokyo. Pat Morita's daughter was there and mentioned that while everyone saw him as Mr Miyagi, she saw him as a real person. Imperfect and a real. Didn't quite know what she meant by that at the time. Didn't know he had struggled with alcoholism.
Great review of his work. Thank you.
thanks for making this
I love what you do
Thanks you
So sad, we lost agreat one. Thanks for all the years of entertainment you will be missed my friend. May you rest in peace.
RIP Pat Morita glad to have met you in 80s in Hawaii
Mr Miyagi #Rip legend 🥋 🙏
Very, very few leading roles for Asian males in movies and television, yes.... even today. Sure an Asian male could get some roles with the heavy Asian accent or if they looked like they knew martial arts or if they knew how to cook ramen or as a dumb cooky Asain dude. It took a while but Pat's great acting was on display as Mr Miyagi, thank goodness he finally got a chance. RIP "Noriyuk" Pat Morita
Well you can say "He is immortalized through Television." but we can't escape what we cannot see
I wish the could of Ai him as a ghost or have more flash backs
He would be great as a voice actor as splinter on TMNT
This was actually a great video biography. Well done.
Legends Never Die 😌❤
Amazing
Listen brother, you have to see about yourself first. I don't think I speak for everyone when I say we don't want to lose you like so many other UA-camrs. Your health and well being is just as important to us as you making great content for everyone. I will join you in this challenge. We care for you just as much. If you need to take a month off and unplug. You take care of yourself and be that better version of yourself. Take care man...
Worth a look.......
Nevers try.. Never known..
😮😔 U 1000% right
Mi bad 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Growing up in Hawaii Pat Morita was a regular on local TV shows, I remember him being on an afternoon kids show called "Checkers and Pogo" as a frequent guest and some local comedy specials with a spoof of the old Pepsi challenge where after drinking both colas he would declare "I like da cracka!"
Legend 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
fairfield ca legend
Armijo High School Alumni of 1949.
THE GOAT
Morita was the main character in Karate Kid, without which it would not have been a success!
Recently watched Slapstick of Another Kind where Pat Morita played a teeny-tiny Chinese leader flying around in a giant fortune cookie. He was a real trooper and did his best to make chicken salad with what he was given.
He also was a great stand up comedian
I loved his tv series O’Hara. He played a detective. Series ran from 87-88.
The video is awesome&bizarre
Song?
Can’t imagine having to live without addiction after 10 yrs illness followed by internment
He also starred in the 1987 series..cop show 'O'Hara'
The times he was on Happy Days and some of the spin offs from that
What was your favorite movie with Pat Morita?
he also starred in the 1976 movie Midway.
I wish UA-cam had a heart reaction instead of a thumbs up...
one minute old yeah
I'm even more sad about his passing now
You did not mention his vital role on Happy Days and why is that
Should change the title to The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Actor Pat Morita!!
His Mr Miyagi character duly set a legacy for Master Splinter and Yoda
"the Japanese weren't built to run, they were built to last”
Sad, but not all bad. He did live an American dream with life complications. It happen!⚘
GOD Bless
😊👍🏻
Why when u guys do these videos y does it always say tragic
Change the title to: The tragic story of Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi)
I am 60,my parents were born in 1924,moms parents came from Germany
I See...
"The actor who played Mr. Miyagi?" His name is Pat Morita!
I’m from tulelake
You guys left out the fact that he fought in WW2 in Europe in the most highly decorated unit in all of American military history(442 regiment), comprised entirely of Japanese Americans, and received a medal of honor. Not important right?
Those were the times when though you were Californian you'd forced to talk in accents to hold stereotypes. I wonder if Americans would have done German, Dutch or Swedish accents in order to portray their ancestry but they didn't. America is the most surprising country.
The stock images used for this video were terrible. Not relation whatsoever with the story of Pat Morita.
The roles would have been problematic today because people are sensitive and have no sense of humor
Msnnn wtfff dat shit hurted damm wttfffukkk
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 dat shit hurted
Don't forget get also was on married with children for one episode
Turing Japanese S10 E21
Beginners luck
Second
First but what the fuk
Please provide mental health issues to kids having guns and pistols firing openly at the cost of innocents..
Today I realized how racist the Karate kid actually was! 😬
He s. 87
Please get help
so happened?
don’t be mad i don’t watch this
I’m in Pat Morita’s homeland of Okinawa where I go to bath houses and sleep with the women there because of the mental stress the Kadena AB toxic leadership puts me though.