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JamesG · 12-13-2016, 03:53 AM

"The Goldbergs" Sets Karate Kid Homage Episode — Exclusive
by Marc Snetiker
12/12/16

There have been breakfast clubs, dirty dancers, days off, and risky businesses… and now, bullies, crane kicks, and swept legs.

"The Goldbergs", ABC’s smashing ‘80s sitcom, has set its cinephilic sights on 1984’s The Karate Kid as the fourth season’s annual homage episode, EW has learned exclusively.

Movies from the neon era have figured in as plot inspirations for plenty of episodes of the consistently delightful sitcom, but each season boasts at least one episode specifically derived from a sole film. Following up on this season’s Breakfast Club premiere, season 4 will continue the homages with a 2017 episode that goes full Ralph Macchio (and, like, half Pat Morita).

The episode finds Adam (Sean Giambrone) and Barry (Troy Gentile) cornered by a tough kid at school but given the opportunity to fight back in a school-sanctioned karate match. Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), as she is wont to do, is compelled to intervene, effectively becoming the boys’ “Mr. Momyagi” as she tries to protect her schmoos.

Fans of the series know that The Karate Kid was always destined to eventually make its way onto the show in a bigger way, as Barry dabbled in the martial arts as early as season 1 (his crane kick choreography during Erica’s talent show performance remains one of the series’ all-time best moments).

The Karate Kid episode will air in late winter/early spring of 2017.

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/12...rgs-karate-kid

Mace Dolex · 12-13-2016, 05:40 PM

You know, god bless the hearts of the writers and producers of this show because I grew up a kid in the 80's and I remember all the pop culture events from that decade.

But for godsakes can they at least maybe tone down the 1980's references and I don't know,........make the show FUNNY!!!!!!!!!! Seriously when the show started it looked promising but now it's just coasting along.

12-13-2016, 03:53 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,117	"The Goldbergs" to do "Karate Kid" Tribute Episode *"The Goldbergs" Sets Karate Kid* Homage Episode — Exclusive** by Marc Snetiker 12/12/16 There have been breakfast clubs, dirty dancers, days off, and risky businesses… and now, bullies, crane kicks, and swept legs. "The Goldbergs", ABC’s smashing ‘80s sitcom, has set its cinephilic sights on 1984’s The Karate Kid as the fourth season’s annual homage episode, EW has learned exclusively. Movies from the neon era have figured in as plot inspirations for plenty of episodes of the consistently delightful sitcom, but each season boasts at least one episode specifically derived from a sole film. Following up on this season’s Breakfast Club premiere, season 4 will continue the homages with a 2017 episode that goes full Ralph Macchio (and, like, half Pat Morita). The episode finds Adam (Sean Giambrone) and Barry (Troy Gentile) cornered by a tough kid at school but given the opportunity to fight back in a school-sanctioned karate match. Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), as she is wont to do, is compelled to intervene, effectively becoming the boys’ “Mr. Momyagi” as she tries to protect her schmoos. Fans of the series know that The Karate Kid was always destined to eventually make its way onto the show in a bigger way, as Barry dabbled in the martial arts as early as season 1 (his crane kick choreography during Erica’s talent show performance remains one of the series’ all-time best moments). The Karate Kid episode will air in late winter/early spring of 2017. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/12...rgs-karate-kid

12-13-2016, 05:40 PM	#2
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,668	You know, god bless the hearts of the writers and producers of this show because I grew up a kid in the 80's and I remember all the pop culture events from that decade. But for godsakes can they at least maybe tone down the 1980's references and I don't know,........make the show FUNNY!!!!!!!!!! Seriously when the show started it looked promising but now it's just coasting along.