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John Candy: The Lovable Funny Man
Biography ^ | 14/12/22

Posted on 03/20/2024 12:02:35 PM PDT by Eleutheria5

The larger-than-life Canadian with a heart to match was known for his family-friendly fare, appearing in nearly 40 films before his untimely death. Learn more about the comedic icon, in this documentary from Biography.

(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...


TOPICS: History; Humor; Reference; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: biography; homealone; johncandy; johnnylarue; sctv; unclebuck
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

“His movies were good, but I think I liked his SCTV bits best, like Johnny Larue and Dr. Tongue.”

His “J La R” monogrammed robe was the best!


21 posted on 03/20/2024 12:49:43 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: Shady

I do believe he got $1m for his cameo in “vacation”. yep. $1m


22 posted on 03/20/2024 12:59:25 PM PDT by Ikeon
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To: Night Hides Not
His brother, Kevin, was hilarious in the “Rat Dog” episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
23 posted on 03/20/2024 1:16:54 PM PDT by gundog ( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: Mermaid Girl

Only the Lonely also starring Maureen O’ Hara as the overbearing mother. Great movie, but can’t find it anywhere anymore.


24 posted on 03/20/2024 1:19:01 PM PDT by sam_whiskey (Peace through Strength. )
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

25 posted on 03/20/2024 1:20:17 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Sirius Lee

I’m partial to the 5 Neat Guys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=NMjtvSABQ3Q


26 posted on 03/20/2024 1:22:01 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Sirius Lee
Their polka send up of Michael Jackson songs was brilliant.

So sorry that the Michael Jackson tribute Concert they put on caused them such legal problems!

Regards,

27 posted on 03/20/2024 1:27:51 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: Night Hides Not
Chris Farley was hilarious.

But unsustainable.

He didn't have that much range, nor did he do any credible impersonations.

Meanwhile, Candy's "Orson Welles" brought down the house!

Candy also seemed like such a nice guy.

Regards,

28 posted on 03/20/2024 1:30:38 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: dfwgator

I still pick up one of the cats and do the 3-D thing from time to time.


29 posted on 03/20/2024 1:33:05 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Eleutheria5

You’ll love him in SCTV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SJY6w0HD50


30 posted on 03/20/2024 1:44:22 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: No name given

He was great in Heavy Metal.


31 posted on 03/20/2024 2:09:40 PM PDT by waterhill (Take your ivermectin, kill zee bugs)
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To: Shady
YARN | The moose out front should have told ya | Vacation (1983) | Video  gifs by quotes | a548c382 | 紗
32 posted on 03/20/2024 2:31:55 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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To: alexander_busek
Joe, Montana took the 49ers down the field in the final minute of the Super Bowl, and beat Cincinnati with a touchdown pass to John Taylor.

Legend has it that a reporter asked one of Montana’s teammates what he said in the huddle during that spectacular touchdown drive.

Joe reportedly pointed to the stands and said, “look! There’s John Candy!”

33 posted on 03/20/2024 2:57:26 PM PDT by daler
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To: sam_whiskey

That’s a great one!


34 posted on 03/20/2024 4:45:21 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: Night Hides Not

Sam Kinnison was funny.

The next generation of comics that tried to illicit nervous laughter by screaming were NOT funny.


35 posted on 03/20/2024 5:22:58 PM PDT by Fido969 (P to )
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