I would like to make a pitch to the networks and cable channels for a great reality show (Mark Burnett, take notes). It would be called "Rivals" and would feature pairs of actors from 80s movies who squared off against one another on screen. They would all live in a house and each pair would team up for the various challenges. One team would be eliminated each week, thus showing which set of rivals have truly repaired the deep rift between them. Then, the final pair would have to face off against one another to relive the magic moment of their movie, only this time it would be for real! Don't tell me every 28-42 year old wouldn't watch this show.
Here is the lineup
PAIR ONE
Ralph Macchio who played Daniel Larusso in Karate Kid I-III
and
William Zabka who played, amongst a number of great 80s rival roles, Johnny Lawrence in Karate Kid
PAIR TWO
Sage Stallone who played Rocky Balboa Junior in Rocky V
and
Kevin Connelly who plays Chickie, the bully who picks on Rocky Jr. in Rocky V. Now, I recognize that Kevin is a pretty big actor at this point, being on Entourage and all, so he may not want to take part in our project. Thus, I feel we could use Hayes Swope who plays Chickie's pal (photo not available).
PAIR THREE
Jerry Levine who plays Rupert "Styles" Stalinski in Teen Wolf
and
Mark Arnold who plays Mick McAlisster
PAIR FOUR
Gabriel Jarrett who plays Mitch Taylor in Real Genius
and
Robert Prescott who plays Kent Torokvei.
Those were all I had time to come up with for now. Please comment with additional pairings so we can fill out the house.
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This is genius. Real genius. In the interest appeal across gender lines, would it be a good idea to also pit Susan Ursiti (who played lovable Lisa "Boof" Marconi in Teen Wolf) against her rival, the popular and attractive Pamela Wells, played by Lorie Griffin?
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