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Pat Morita on how he got into show business

The Interviews: An Oral History of Television

The Interviews: An Oral History of Television
North Hollywood, CA, United States

Before he entered show business, actor Pat Morita had a career working at an aircraft manufacturing company. He had a family, a house, and a steady job, but still felt a longing to pursue a creative career. He tells the story of how he began to reassess his goals and found his way into stand-up comedy.

Watch Pat Morita's full interview where he tells the story of how he went from stand-up comedy to Happy Days, The Karate Kid, and more.

TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews

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The Interviews: An Oral History of Television

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