John Travolta, like a fine wine, has only improved with age, much like other legends. At 65, he gave James Corden a playful dance lesson, proving he still has the moves. The episode began with Corden asking English power couple Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about their Halloween transformations into Uma Thurman and John Travolta’s characters from Pulp Fiction. The conversation naturally led to a discussion about the beloved film, particularly the famous dance sequence featuring Travolta and Thurman.

Corden then asked Travolta to demonstrate his dance skills. Known for his iconic performances in Saturday Night Fever and Grease, Travolta once ruled the dance floor, and he didn’t disappoint when he showed that he still had it. Travolta taught the others a variety of dance moves, including the mashed potato, the hip shaker, the twist, the swim, and, of course, the Batman. Though the steps were simple, Travolta’s undeniable charm made the segment a joy to watch.

This episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, featuring Travolta’s dance lesson, was uploaded on December 5, 2019. The nostalgic clip became a hit on Corden’s YouTube channel, amassing 18.9 million views. Fans expressed their excitement at seeing Travolta back on the dance floor, with comments like “You never lose class, John Travolta,” and “John Travolta should be recognized as a national treasure.” Travolta’s charisma, legendary status, and upbeat nature were widely praised.

One of the most memorable scenes in cinematic history is the dance sequence between Travolta and Thurman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. In the film, Travolta portrays Vincent Vega, a career criminal tasked with entertaining Mia Wallace, played by Thurman, who is the boss’s wife. When they arrive at the venue, Mia insists on entering the dance competition, leading them to groove to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell.” The moves Travolta showcased on Corden’s show were inspired by this iconic scene.

In the Corden segment, Travolta shared some fascinating insights into his role in creating the dance scene in Pulp Fiction. “Quentin was adamant that we both do the twist, which is a really fun dance, but there’s only so much of it you want to watch,” Travolta explained.

He continued, “I told Quentin that when I was growing up, there were novelty dances like the swim and the Batman. Maybe we should expand the dance repertoire.” Travolta’s suggestion won over the director, and the now-legendary dance scene was born.