"Yo Philly!" Rocky Locations Tour with Mike Kunda

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  • Mike Kunda takes us on a tour of various Rocky film locations when we visited Philadelphia in Sept 2016.

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  • @icemann4562
    @icemann4562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Anyone else got teary eyes watching this?
    Stallone created a character loved by so many. Here we are 40 years later, still Loving every second of the video. Great work by Mike.
    Great tour, very knowledgeable and he can recite the lines! Yo!

    • @brucepedersen5647
      @brucepedersen5647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I get teary every time. Not only were these films inspiring, but growing up in Cleveland, all my relatives lived in Philadelphia, and we went almost every summer for vacation. I used to go back as an adult,and always went on a walking tour of all the historical sights downtown!

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8:02 ...yo

    • @dannymurphy4199
      @dannymurphy4199 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Such a shame these locations have turned out worse, they had so much character back in the 70s

  • @realaussiemale567
    @realaussiemale567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    The soundtrack music from Rocky is probably the most inspirational you’ll ever come across!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rocky 4 soundtrack with Eye of the Tiger is the Best!!!

    • @jonjonharreld5774
      @jonjonharreld5774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robd1329 The Eye Of The Tiger Is From The Rocky ||| Soundtrack Rocky 4 Had Songs Like Joey B Go For It And James Browns Living In America 🇺🇸 Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...

  • @mikepap1971
    @mikepap1971 7 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    My dad and I took this tour with Mike Kunda last summer and it was one if the greatest experiences ever. I'm sure we could have Googled the locations, but we felt like Rocky was giving is the tour. The Rocky knowledge that Mike has just added to the fun. I will never forget that day. Keep up the great work Mike. If we are ever In Philly, we will take the tour again.

    • @KevingrahamdrivertrainingCoUk
      @KevingrahamdrivertrainingCoUk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      we also took the tour with Mike earlier this year. Absolutely magical experience 😊😊

    • @bartmanxoxo
      @bartmanxoxo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Im hoping to get out there this summer for the tour .thanks for the review !!

    • @supersanna9308
      @supersanna9308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mike Paphides is it still available today

    • @marcoscartasable
      @marcoscartasable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How can I book a tour with him?...

    • @supersanna9308
      @supersanna9308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      T- Terminator yea I wanna know how to to

  • @jamesl9998
    @jamesl9998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Anyone else get teary listening to that music

    • @diningroomfish5470
      @diningroomfish5470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know brother, sad when you look back at better times 🤝

    • @calbo555
      @calbo555 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yassss

    • @thestonedepot6989
      @thestonedepot6989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      its never been outdone in any other movie in my opinion! A story of Love and perseverance with brilliant music to match!

    • @j.r.flores8523
      @j.r.flores8523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, to answer the question, yes I do.
      I was born and raise in this city that was great to be part of but now it has changed so dramatically that I can’t believe what it has become. But that’s a different story.
      Anything that pertains to any Rocky movies it sets me back to my childhood. And yes there was some great memories.
      Thank you to the people that put these clips together and I appreciate you very much

    • @sombojoe
      @sombojoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James L - Video was some minutes ago and tears still coming down my face!

  • @gt-gu7rb
    @gt-gu7rb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Grew up in Philly every time I drive by the Art Museum I see somebody sometimes a lot of somebody's running up those Damm steps. Without fail. I give Stallone a lot of credit. He really created one of the most endearing characters in movie history.

    • @wnerko7484
      @wnerko7484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      greg taylor and made philly itself an iconic character

    • @TheNumbasign2
      @TheNumbasign2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just told a similar story on anouther comment

    • @onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017
      @onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wnerko7484 philly was a character long before Rocky, but I know what you mean

    • @bunbunson27
      @bunbunson27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I run up and down those steps at night when I jog, its a great work out lol

    • @onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017
      @onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bunbunson27 I saw you the other night. Are you ok?😂 you were wheezing pretty badly loljk

  • @donaldstopp5781
    @donaldstopp5781 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You had me fooled. For the first minute or so I thought you were the real Stallone 🤣. Excellent impersonation and great video.

  • @Jre0105
    @Jre0105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    This man look like Rocky’s brother lol good video

  • @85passthru
    @85passthru 6 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    would it be a crime if they put the MIGHTY MICK'S GYM sign back up on that old building and left it there? tourist obviously love that ****.

    • @JohnQuilyQuinlan
      @JohnQuilyQuinlan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      i was thinking that man, would be good for the area.

    • @chrisgemmell2742
      @chrisgemmell2742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great idea

    • @nickyviolaguitar
      @nickyviolaguitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That would be so bad ass! We should start a petition!

    • @freddymarcel-marcum6831
      @freddymarcel-marcum6831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Someone might be "offended"...

    • @ImranAli-tm3rq
      @ImranAli-tm3rq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Knowing these studios they would probably charge or sue the owner of the building to do it.

  • @brianstudnicky9970
    @brianstudnicky9970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    wouldn't someone think by now after 40 plus years,sly stallone has filmed 6 films in that city( rock 4 wasn't filmed there at all) the city of brotherly love would name a street in stallones honor? stallone st..rocky road,...balboa blvd..? it's the least the city can do for all the tourism the Rocky saga has given to the city..it's past due..

    • @ljoeyl
      @ljoeyl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      he has a statue lol

    • @brianstudnicky9970
      @brianstudnicky9970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know..i love the statue..but why not name a street for sly?..he clearly added new business to the tourism in phillly and the museum..sly is good for it.5 rocky movies and now creed 2 will make 7 rocky movies filmed in that city..the statue is great..but why stop there?

    • @CapitanJusticia
      @CapitanJusticia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brianstudnicky9970 I agree, Stallone Ave. sounds good!

    • @robertpreskop4425
      @robertpreskop4425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianstudnicky9970 officially name the city segment of I-95 the Stallone Expressway.

    • @pilgrim3387
      @pilgrim3387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Make sure they're supervised when they do it. You don't want them calling it Rambo road by mistake

  • @apmm4209
    @apmm4209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video! Very nostalgic!

  • @kevinnelson66
    @kevinnelson66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Walking up those steps is on my bucket list. My running days are behind me.

    • @boosters23
      @boosters23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seen 100 year old grandmas running several miles. You can run if you really want to. Just need to practice by working on your cardio. Start by walking as much as you can and eventually jog. Before you know it you'll be running.

    • @farendor4780
      @farendor4780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One step at a time brother.

    • @JPatelLive
      @JPatelLive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@farendor4780 1 step yes! 💯 ♥ 🙏

    • @bryanwassall5793
      @bryanwassall5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I'd have a problem as I recently broke my foot but made damn sure I done it....a visit to Philly isn't the same without doing that.

    • @Mcgov0688
      @Mcgov0688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did it last year, totally worth it

  • @sonofsarek
    @sonofsarek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The cinematography is so good from those Rocky films that I can smell Philadelphia.

  • @7napal
    @7napal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Mike Kunda you are a spitting image of rocky my friend,the best Rocky impersonator! Love the rocky movies and loved watching this video of the old rocky sites thank you sir!

  • @aulaulcc
    @aulaulcc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m from Taiwan, I love this video so much, thank you. Rocky movies helped me through a hard time. Good to see so much people also love this series

  • @trositos66
    @trositos66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rocky one of my favorite movie of all the time

  • @chris52lad
    @chris52lad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    28 people had their thumbs broken

    • @sc.brand0n402
      @sc.brand0n402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chris52lad / 84 now

    • @taxicab1365
      @taxicab1365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chris52lad
      Yo, Don’t worry bout it!!!! lol 😂
      They were probably from K & A, just joking. The Legend Lives On!
      Great 👍 job I’m from West Philadelphia 62nd and Callowhill the Home Of Jim’s Steaks 🥩. Jim’s is gone but the legend lives on!!

    • @brunoottina293
      @brunoottina293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris52lad They have a fingerprint matter 😉

  • @mikesalvadore9295
    @mikesalvadore9295 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    AWSOME video. .
    Brings back memories.
    I lived just outside Philly in 67 and 68...69..
    Saw old Eagles in Franklin Field.
    And the Flyers in their first year expansion team in the Spectrum!

  • @thunderbolt2145
    @thunderbolt2145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yo Michael, yous is a great impersonator! Everything is spot on: the walk, hand gestures, voice, even the facial expressions. Bravo Mike! The weird thing is that these areas of Philadelphia look the same now as they did 40 years ago.

  • @davidduchovny9590
    @davidduchovny9590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    beautiful,i'm from Brazil and one day i gonna meet this city,i love Rocky since i was 8 years old.

  • @diningroomfish5470
    @diningroomfish5470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did the time go, rocko, no matter what, you will always be rocko, you're worth 400m, you deserve it rocko, because being from Philadelphia you have made me proud, Rocky 1and2 are the best, more than a movie to me

  • @edkeaton1085
    @edkeaton1085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is a great way to tour a great cinematic city like Philadelphia and learn about how certain locals played key roles in the making of the "Rocky" franchise films.Thanks for the upload.

  • @moonlightexperience4350
    @moonlightexperience4350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank's Sylvester and Bill Conti! Movies and soundtrack make me cry! I'm italian.

  • @thedutchfisherman7078
    @thedutchfisherman7078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rocky, one the greatest movies ever in movie history! A masterpiece with a heart.
    Thanks for sharing this mate, awesome.

  • @SunshineMix101
    @SunshineMix101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'Brilliant vid. 'Love it. It's a great film and great to see the locations.

  • @erictokutani8143
    @erictokutani8143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm from Philly and know these locations. Still, the creator (Mike) does a great job of keeping the story entertaining with little tidbits that even locals may not know! Great job editing everything together, too, Mike!

  • @Revolutionz1500x
    @Revolutionz1500x ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best movie ever made! Local average guy climbs All the way to the top! It has everything between sadness and happiness! So realistic!

  • @donufro
    @donufro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mike's mannerisms are like Sly too. Great impersonator.

  • @freefreedomamericanwildnew9670
    @freefreedomamericanwildnew9670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, you do a great thing everyday , you help keep the dream alive, God. Bless you.

  • @TornadoF60
    @TornadoF60 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The locations look like the same then and now.
    I like it !

  • @PipenFalzy
    @PipenFalzy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    They sure don't make movies like that anymore. Movies with heart.

    • @charles1203
      @charles1203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PipenFalzy Cobra Kai?

    • @PipenFalzy
      @PipenFalzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charles1203 that's not a movie.

    • @PipenFalzy
      @PipenFalzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charles1203 even that's based off of karate kid which was in the 80s.

    • @fredericktaylor367
      @fredericktaylor367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Creed

    • @PipenFalzy
      @PipenFalzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fredericktaylor367 not even close to Rocky.

  • @chasinggreatness42
    @chasinggreatness42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love watching filming locations. Sometimes everything still looks the same. I can watch videos like this for hours. Sometimes I'll take my wife and kids and take them on my own tour to different locations where movies were filmed.

  • @brunoottina293
    @brunoottina293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The darling child of Philadelphia ! Philly is a great city than because of Rocky it's greater yet.
    As Hope in Rambo (first blood).
    Sylvester has a gift to give a fame.
    These two stories are amazing and touching.
    Such artists are rare and exceptional.

  • @tommysnerfsnerf3700
    @tommysnerfsnerf3700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's uncanny how much you look like him. Thanks for the video man , really enjoyed it. Just keep punching.😊

    • @teebe7129
      @teebe7129  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually I’m just the tourist in the video - Mike Kunda is the guide, does a great job, has the mannerisms down pat, will keep you entertained the whole tour!

  • @thomasp6576
    @thomasp6576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I watched this,the guide looks like Rocky spit him out.Great job!🇮🇹

  • @chmoduk
    @chmoduk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The first rocky is one of my favourite movies of all time, great atmosphere and grittiness. I'm surprised that some of the locations haven't changed much especially the gym, a real treat thanks.

  • @watches_and_blades
    @watches_and_blades 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I leave a comment in Rocky's mother language...Mi sono emozionato guardando questo video.
    Excellent job!

  • @stefanoghidetti6340
    @stefanoghidetti6340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this video made me cry. it is my biggest wish one day to go to Philadelphia and id love to do this tour with Mike Kunda. i really hope soon to be able to go. it is my biggest wish. Thank you for uploading this beautiful video.

  • @mexi54
    @mexi54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love you Rocky. Want him to live forever. Very nice video. god bless

  • @JeffGiovanniello
    @JeffGiovanniello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is a masterpiece. Bravo. Thanks so much for your fine effort.

  • @chrisevans5259
    @chrisevans5259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember watching Rocky for the first time in the winter of 1980 with my dad and brother,..we loved it, and regularly watched it together for many years after,....sadly dear dad isn't with us any more, ...but even though me and my brother are middle-aged now,...we still make time to watch it at least once of year together,....and sure dear Dad is looking down with a smile on his face watching it with us......great memories,

  • @rhymeandreasoning
    @rhymeandreasoning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Damn, this just puts a huge lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Great work.

  • @MrGotair
    @MrGotair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who doesn’t love ROCKY? Go get em Champ!!!

  • @thelolguy007
    @thelolguy007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What an amazing tour. Wow. If I ever make it to Phili (I’m from Ireland) 👏👏👏

    • @juicer404
      @juicer404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im from dublin going sept :)

    • @gsfbffxpdhhdf7043
      @gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont go its a shit hole. Go to south side chicacgo instead much nicer

    • @ronanmalone1024
      @ronanmalone1024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      From Cork, got the bus down from New York last year bud, well worth it, and only a 2 hour spin 🥊👍👍

  • @missionpassed4584
    @missionpassed4584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How cool would it be to be watching Rocky on tv and living in the same street lol, you just look out the window and bam Rockys house!

    • @TheSighphiguy
      @TheSighphiguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      not TOO cool because it would mean im poor.

  • @firstnamelastname3558
    @firstnamelastname3558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m looking forward to leaving Philly when I retire; whenever in the future that will be. I’ve been here my whole life. I’m going South.

  • @mauroangelantoni6889
    @mauroangelantoni6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! thank you this beautiful gift sir .

  • @JD-zd8tm
    @JD-zd8tm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They put up a statue of "Rocky" ....an actor ....before they put up a statue of "Smoking" Joe Frazier ....a real champ .

    • @skeena59
      @skeena59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And Smokin' Joe was a true Philly original!

    • @prouddaddyme6989
      @prouddaddyme6989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was a statue about a fictional character named Rocky Balboa. It's sad that they moved the statue because someone like you complained that it wasn't a real fighter. It's a shame but it's true. Yes smoking Joe Frazier was from Philadelphia and why they didn't put up a statue in his honor doesn't really matter to me. Ask yourself this question who will be remembered more Rocky or Joe Frazier? The movie was supposed to be inspirational and just because they made a statue showing the true character of a man who tried his best does not bring shame to any real fighters. But quite the opposite. Not trying to insult what you're saying. I still ask the question why they never did I'll never.know Maybe they should have put one up for Muhammad Ali as well. Or how about the real Rocky Marciano which they never made a statue for him either or how about sugar Ray Leonard. Now there's a class act if I ever saw one. What I'm trying to get out here is it was just a movie to bring the best out of people and show that there is hope. Take care

    • @valientevaliente9473
      @valientevaliente9473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rocky(sly) is just a fictional but a true hero inspiration of all people who idolized him.. including my self YO KNOW!

  • @peterjohnson8935
    @peterjohnson8935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I ever visit Philadelphia I will do this tour. Great video. So nostalgic.

  • @MrBranh0913
    @MrBranh0913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I've loved in Philly for 6 years. I love this city. So much character and personality. Every building and every street has a story. Yeah it definitely has it's bad sides, but so few America cities has its style and character.

    • @annbailey5096
      @annbailey5096 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't see how it's bad.

    • @1987DaniMac
      @1987DaniMac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annbailey5096 drug infested sadly

  • @audiobook3837
    @audiobook3837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was 8 yrs old. My first time in a movie theater. I hadn't a clue I lived a half hour from philly.

  • @TumehStudios
    @TumehStudios 6 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    you look like Rocky sir lol

    • @isrstrategies
      @isrstrategies 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TumehStudios if this guy looks like Rocky I look like Farrah fawcett and I am
      A guy that’s how close the resemblance is 😂

    • @smartscratcheastmidlands6589
      @smartscratcheastmidlands6589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not sure now but over the years the city as the council never respected the movie..the people yes they never wanted it a movie prop

    • @daledalee7353
      @daledalee7353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@smartscratcheastmidlands6589 whatts?

    • @danielboyka5093
      @danielboyka5093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A fat

    • @russellm7530
      @russellm7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@isrstrategies He looks pretty darn close.

  • @annastiskin7919
    @annastiskin7919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great clip .thx for sharing ❤

  • @MJ-pv1cr
    @MJ-pv1cr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Silvester, Arnold, Jackie they r legends that's why people still loves them and their will never be anyone like them

  • @Racedoc
    @Racedoc ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! I must have ran these steps hundreds of times when I used to run on Kelly Drive. I miss it.

  • @YllaStar95970
    @YllaStar95970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    UK fan
    Sir your tour is more....It is THE sequel to the whole franchise.
    Excellent detail, very informative, with a bit of Rocky thrown in too. Very well done.

  • @yehshuabendavid5894
    @yehshuabendavid5894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE BEST VIDEO, THANK YOU FROM ARGENTINA!!! ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY.

  • @katephillips1227
    @katephillips1227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Done those steps over 20 years ago when the statue was still at the top of the stairs...
    Me and my 14 year old daughter love the rocky films... so we gotta do em together.. great video and impressions fella 👌🏼👍😊

  • @kajcsapapa
    @kajcsapapa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though I'm not american, I feel like I ''grew'' up on these movies, actors like Stallone, Chuck Norris were my idols as a kid. Great to see most of those locations are still there. I will visit Philly one day I hope.

  • @charlieburnside5586
    @charlieburnside5586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What an amazing well put together video, what an experience it would be!

  • @josefschneider4362
    @josefschneider4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are lucky !! My dream, the bucket list: running the step. My favorite film Rocky. I was from Europe, Hungary. Thanks the video.

  • @antoniogalvez5839
    @antoniogalvez5839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations!! Good vídeo!!
    Greetings from Chile!!!

  • @akrickert3949
    @akrickert3949 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow one of the best home videos I have ever seen. Loooove this - so jealous. Best tour guide I have ever seen as well. nice job!!!

  • @marcoscartasable
    @marcoscartasable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Crazy how writers & actors go into making a Movie, not knowing it's going to become a Iconic Film to be cherished & Celebrated for all times!

  • @ブレックスティボー
    @ブレックスティボー 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good evening from Japan, Sir! Thanks so much for sharing this video and story! It's really so interesting.

  • @armenpogosian1222
    @armenpogosian1222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Frank Stallone is now giving tours.

    • @wnerko7484
      @wnerko7484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Armen Pogosian really?that would be cool.frank is pretty cool.

  • @johnmayes5889
    @johnmayes5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rocky movies are timeless classic I remeber watching them during the holiday seasons growing up. Brings back memories

  • @freembeem
    @freembeem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yo, Adrian!

  • @davideisenberger6197
    @davideisenberger6197 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! That was quite interesting! Enjoyed it-

  • @anaheimswillyg2238
    @anaheimswillyg2238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man Stallone really looks good, awesome that he personally gives the tour

  • @chadbaier9752
    @chadbaier9752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This movie is so good. I' must of seen it a million times, and it never gets old to me.

  • @bill11222
    @bill11222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How'd you not go to Paulie's bar up on Somerset street and his house around the corner? It was just a block away from the bridge over the railroad tracks. It's my old neighborhood. And the bar in Rocky 4? The one with his son, a few blocks away at Kensington and Somerset. It's my old neighborhood. Used to deliver groceries around there when I was 13 in 1980.

  • @BigtimeJuicer
    @BigtimeJuicer ปีที่แล้ว

    I visited a lot of these locations back when I was living in South Philly. But this tour looks like it would be really fun!

  • @theanarchist2746
    @theanarchist2746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video man! I am going to New York next year's spring, and want to visit Philadelphia in that time too!

  • @johnunderwood3132
    @johnunderwood3132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drive in center city for ups and I saw this guy who looked like Rocky! I had to say hi. It blew my mind!

  • @krazzielaosboi
    @krazzielaosboi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The city still looks the same or even worse 30-40+ years later lol

    • @stevebullock6084
      @stevebullock6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of Philly doesnt look like that..Kensington was heart of mills and factories..when manufacturing jobs left 200 ×500 story factories go vacant and take the neighborhood with it..But it can change in a matter of blocks. Half a mile from Mickeys gum there are 2mil homes...thats Philly

  • @NetzKanal
    @NetzKanal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos where you see how those places look today 👍

  • @frankdiaz9783
    @frankdiaz9783 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike. Good freaking job dude.

  • @andrewrau7516
    @andrewrau7516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT LOCATION CHECKOUTS. One day day I will run those steps in the grey sweats and the black beanie and throw my hands up in victory. I am an extreme movie nerd and I know I have impeccable taste.....my 3 favorite movies of all time are all 3 major game changing films......Star Wars 1977, yes I am part of the 70s generation and will ALWAYS refer to "Episode IV A New Hope" as simply Star Wars, Halloween 1978 and ROCKY 1976.......Rocky has always been an inspiration to me, in my athletic life growing up and even more so as I hit adulthood and now my middle age, when life really starts hitting you. An incredible movie, I have seen Rocky at least 500 times literally and can recite every line, and hum every note of every music cue. When Rocky is trying to convince Adrain to come upstairs when she's standing at the bottom of those stairs.......it makes your heart melt.....when she's standing there later in the red coat and he says " you're gonna walk down the street breaking hearts the way you look" always gets me......or at the very end after he's been beaten into an oblivion and the first thing he asks her is "where's your hat?" Man, one of the most unforgettable images in cinema history is Stallone at the top of the art museum stairs with his hands in the air. It deserved all 3 academy awards it won, and should have won more. Stallone's robbery at the Oscars is one of the biggest flubs of all time. Talia Shire should have won......and Burgess Meredith TRULY deserved the Oscar more than anyone......but what about Burt Young? God, there's just too many unforgettable performances in the film and so many great moments it's almost impossible to choose a favorite on anything!

  • @grizzly7013
    @grizzly7013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This aint no pie eating contest!

  • @SilentKnight43
    @SilentKnight43 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wife and I took our two young daughters to Philly to visit ESP (Eastern State Pen) and just had to visit the famous art museum steps - being the huge Rocky fan I've always been. It was about 109F that day...lord was it hot. After climbin' the steps, took a bunch of obligatory pics of the girls flexing/posing...we wandered into the museum to cool off in the AC. When we came out and descended the steps we saw a young black kid draggin' a big ice cooler with a piece of rope shouting, "Ice cold Gataw-wade" (with his Philly accent, lol). I imagine his sales were great that day. A memorable trip.

  • @chrisevans5259
    @chrisevans5259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love it if they could turn old micks gym into a Rocky & boxing memorabilia shop where fans could buy Rocky mementos that would be cool

  • @jestylou2
    @jestylou2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it... love this video!😀 thanks you actually look like Rocky👊👏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @donkeytime1704
    @donkeytime1704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my favorite scenes is the one where..." Hey Rock, remember what I told you... What did you tell me...? Take her to the zoo..."

  • @glennnichols4220
    @glennnichols4220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the people with such negative comments I don't get it. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Thanks for taking us down memory lane. Would would be cool is to be able to get into some of those places now

  • @yxumantei
    @yxumantei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Funny, after about 40 years everything looks the same.

    • @lucky5853
      @lucky5853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not me, I was 25 back then, not much left of the good looking guy I used to be.

    • @Cris5598
      @Cris5598 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not funny

    • @AdrianodePaula2
      @AdrianodePaula2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I went through these locations yesterday, and the drug reigns, thousands of drug addicts in every street and a lot of dirt, became a cracoland. So sad! 😢

    • @dgenerated
      @dgenerated 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdrianodePaula2 Yeah, its all heroin and you buy it right out in the open on the street, it's crazy and I feel for the people living there that are trying to live normal lives... It's the "walking dead" down K&A!.

    • @tforaodg
      @tforaodg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually worse than before

  • @THEDONSTR8Fightah76
    @THEDONSTR8Fightah76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Philly was so much more beautiful back then. Those times will never be the same.

    • @LeeSailor123
      @LeeSailor123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      well, its got millions of tourists and non phillys people everywhere now

  • @josephclayton388
    @josephclayton388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    top vid thank u happy times

  • @porfirio2349
    @porfirio2349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello .... friend greetings from Chile ..... Iquique city ... you went through this whole edition of the tour of the places of the movie, I am a number one fans of Rocky ... I was thrilled to see this video .. Congratulations .. hopefully one day I can go to the Philadelfia ... Greetings friend ..

  • @Robconnors7253
    @Robconnors7253 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Yo father carmine what the hell happened to the neighborhood. ..

    • @daveyboy_
      @daveyboy_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert C lmao

    • @EmersonWilkes
      @EmersonWilkes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Urban blight 😉

    • @robertpreskop4425
      @robertpreskop4425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Decay and disinvestment caused by block busting realtors and later deindustrialization.

    • @Scootermcgruder
      @Scootermcgruder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A lot of that area is being rebuilt now. New homes and condos everywhere. White people taking over 😁

    • @diningroomfish5470
      @diningroomfish5470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called heroin, really fucking up American life's

  • @bradleycusack91
    @bradleycusack91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ⏳🥊🥊🥊 43years and I am still “Inspired ~ Given Chills ~ Moved too Tears” 🥊🥊🥊⏳
    🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊THANK YOU SLY 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @retrodealer6495
    @retrodealer6495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is like a parody version of Rocky AKA Sylvester Stallone.

  • @marcmongango
    @marcmongango 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We survivor the puberage because rocky experience ! Thanks silvester !!

  • @marlowkaplan3584
    @marlowkaplan3584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm from Philly so I can say its rat hole buts its our rat hole.. Go birds

    • @DavidByrne85
      @DavidByrne85 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks great to me. Proper characterful

    • @Batosai06
      @Batosai06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheating ass chickens. Mad love from Boston!

    • @shvettyballs7045
      @shvettyballs7045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goddam right brother. A proud Kenzo here,born and raised around the corner from 'Rocky's house'. Was actually there watching them film Rocky II. It still gets my Irish up when people talk bad about us Kenzos. Haha. You're right, it's a rat hole, but it's our rat hole....Go Birds!

  • @Thomasmollo1964
    @Thomasmollo1964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Sir ! I was in Philly in 2015 I found Micky's Gym, The Atomic Hoagie shop and Rocky's first apartment. I'm 58 Years old, I can't tell you what this movie has meant to me over the years. From Rocky 1 all the way to 2006 Rocky Balboa. Wasn't much for the Creed series but they we well done. I always recommend to the young guys at work who just had kids. "Hey make sure you sit with them to see Rocky if you have a boy, every young boy should see that movie, get them into it.... Watch 1 2 3 and 4. Those movies will teach them never never give up ! BTW the Rocky impersonation you do is spot on ! Awesome !

  • @RateEmorSlateEm
    @RateEmorSlateEm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really cool video 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @dwayneraimer
    @dwayneraimer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just stumbled on this video, and I was born and raised on rocky...Just awesome is all I can say. about this little tutorial tour and the guy even dressed and acts the part...So cool..Great tribute. Don't let the rocky spirit every die!

  • @tmcmenamin1
    @tmcmenamin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Trust me, you DO NOT want to go into Kensington today !

    • @salvadorsalvador4735
      @salvadorsalvador4735 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? Is this a dangerous neighborhood?

    • @tmcmenamin1
      @tmcmenamin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Per capita, it has the highest opioid addiction population in the US. That in turn leads to high crime. I’m very empathetic and know that addiction is a disease, but would never suggest anyone visit the area.

    • @tmcmenamin1
      @tmcmenamin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tv show “Intervention” just did a 5-part series about this neighborhood for the reason stated above.

  • @waverider227
    @waverider227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. You did man ! What a tribute!

  • @cht5086
    @cht5086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude it seems the City employees of Phily gone vacation for long time!
    No one picks trashes up over there?

    • @johnmayes5889
      @johnmayes5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baltimore is the same way man they treat there neighborhood like a dump