John G. Avildsen and Raymond De Felitta were friends during the last few years of the legendary director's life. This interview chronicles Avildsen's long and varied career. Beginning in the New York independent film world of the 1960's and discussing the creation of iconic films such as 'Rocky' and 'The Karate Kid.'
Raymond and Griffin discuss his time as an aspiring actor and 'accidental producer' in New York as well as An American Werewolf in London.
Raymond unpacks his lifelong obsession with The Three Stooges and his friendship with their director Edward Bernds.
Raymond and Jerry discuss casting a young Al Pacino, working with Willie Nelson and almost directing 'A Star Is Born.'