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 speaks to John Huston from beyond the grave and fondly recalls when the iconic director bought him his first drink.
Raymond and Mary's conversation continues, covering subjects from her step mother's unique film career to Hee Haw to her film 'I Shot Andy Warhol.'