Director John Avildsen dies at 81; won Oscar for `Rocky'
LOS ANGELES (AP/WTXF) - John G. Avildsen, who directed "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid" -- two dark-horse, underdog favorites that went on to become Hollywood franchises -- died Friday at age 81.
LOS ANGELES (AP/WTXF) - John G. Avildsen, who directed "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid" -- two dark-horse, underdog favorites that went on to become Hollywood franchises -- died Friday at age 81.