Why William Zabka and 'Cobra Kai' deserve an Emmy

TV critic Lorraine Ali is kicking off the Nominate "Cobra Kai" Movement now, though the crusade could be an uphill climb.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment January 6, 2022 How William Zabka turned 'Cobra Kai' into a comedy worth taking seriously As Johnny Lawrence, a former '80s rich kid haltingly gaining his 21st century bearings, Zabka delivers an Emmy-worthy performance in Netflix's hit. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Kanye West to headline 2022 Coachella festival Kanye West is expected to headline Coachella alongside Billie Eilish in April, pending further restrictions due to the Omicron variant. SHARE       READ MORE Watching 'The Book of Boba Fett'? This 'Star Wars' glossary is an ideal companion Mos Espa, Tusken Raiders, Jabba the Hutt and other "Star Wars" terms to familiarize yourself as you watch "The Book of Boba Fett" on Disney+. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT As superstars cash in on vinyl LP boom, small labels and manufacturers struggle to meet demand Led by Taylor Swift and Adele albums, sales of vinyl LPs skyrocketed in 2021. But demand continues to exceed supply, and pressing plants are booked. SHARE       READ MORE Omicron hinders Hollywood's return to business Omicron is being felt by the film and TV industry, as Hollywood productions delay the restart to work in the new year. SHARE       READ MORE After turning journalists into TV stars and millionaires, Richard Leibner signs off The legendary news agent who shook up the television news industry retires from UTA. SHARE       READ MORE Grammy Awards postponed because of Omicron variant The 64th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Jan. 31 at the Crypto.com Arena, has been postponed because of the Omicron variant surge. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US