behind the scenes
Rare, never before seen photos from the sets of your favorite movies.
Take a look at these wonderful photos of the Actors and Crew, behind the scenes, during the filming of these feature films. All photos from the archive of Stan Rodarte, all rights reserved.

Bette Midler croons for the troops while a stunned Jack Sheldon takes a break from playing his famous trumpet to take it all in.
Stan Rodarte and Amy Rydell "Taking a dip: Stan shows off some smooth moves on the set of "For The Boys"
Flyboys: Dancer Jim Raposa (bottom, center) poses alongside other airmen on set, along with one of the biggest stars of the film a P-51 Mustang.
James Caan stands before the troops and television crew, doing what he does best - entertaining the masses.
Songbird: Bette Midler serenades the cast and crew with James Caan looking on during a rehearsal of "For the Boys"

Bushwacked: President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush make a surprise visit to the Oahu set with Executive Producer Jerry Weintraub and Jane Weintraub.
Stan and Tamlyn Tomita are all smiles while waiting for cameras to roll. Ralph Macchio stands behind them - more than ready.
The Wheel Deal: a prop cart on the Oahu set (doubling for Okinawa) sits emblazoned with the movies title.
A pensive Ralph Macchio waits on set in sound stage 16 at Warner Bros. Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto and John Avildsen stand nearby.

Creative Huddle: Sean Kanan ponders direction from John Avildsen while Director of Photography Steve Yaconelli looks on.
Robyn Lively and Ralph Macchio get ready to rehearse. The one thing that didn't need rehearsing: their chemistry.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita discuss a scene at LA International Airport with director John Avildsen.
A moment with the master: Pat Morita takes a moment from filmiing to give an interview for Entertainment Tonight.
Picking a Winner: With his special brand of humor, Pat Morita clowns around with Macchio and Rodney Epps in Santa Monica.
Car-ate Kid: Vintage cars line the set, ready for their close-up. Fun fact: Ralph Macchio kept the yellow one. He no doubt waxes it (on and off)!
Stan and Rodney Epps (doubling for Ralph Macchio and Sean Kanan) wait patiently as the scene is slated for a take.
Sole man: Stan prepares to step into a pair of custom made shoes that will bring him to Ralph Macchio's height.
Stan takes a moment between takes to strike a pose with one of several prestigious fight instructors, who helped bring a gritty realism to the film.
Stan rehearses on-set, standing in for Ralph Macchio during the climactic final fight of the film. Stunt coordinator Pat Johnson looks on with a smile.
Stan Rodarte "And the Award goes to... Stan has his eyes on the prize (all of them) behind the scenes Karate Kid III
"Oscar"

Touchstone Pictures (1991)
Director:
John Landis
Writers:
Michael Barrie
Jim Mulholland
Claude Magnier
"Gross Anatomy"

Touchstone Pictures (1989)
Director:
Thom Eberhardt
Writers:
Mark Spragg
Howard Rosenman
Alan Jay Glueckman
Stanley Isaacs
Everywhere a line: Extras (some of them actual medical students) arrive for an early morning costume fitting.
"Fright Night"

"Rocky V"

"The Love Boat"

ABC (1977-1987)
Creator:
Wilford Lloyd Baumes (developed by)
Stan Rodarte, Phyllis Diller, Gavin MacLeod, and Fred Grandy "Shall We Dance? Stan Rodarte (far left) mingles with fellow cast mates during the filming of "The Love Boat"
"Dancing with the Stars"
