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I just found your channel. You’re mini docs are shinning a light on the exact people I consider legendary. It’s just wonderful. Thank you and/or your team. Well done. PS Steve Martin. Peter Boyle. And my personal hero... Robin Williams.
Thank you so much for this documentary. I really loved it! John Candy is one of my absolute favourite actors. I agree with every word about him in this video. The great thing about John was that he always brought a piece of himself into every character. It was as if he was playing the different persons, should he've become them in real life. He was so special and as you said, he is sorely missed.
I've been thinking of doing something like this myself on and must say LOVED this. Generations are being born who don't know who John Candy is and his legacy must be perpetuated because if you have a child and want to show them a great role model then you can show them John Candy. Still not heard one bad word against that man
I'm 3 minutes into this and have tears in my eyes. John Candy was a gigantic part of my childhood, and you showed him the love and respect he deserves. I am absolutely loving your channel, please keep the content coming. You do excellent work 👏👏👏🧡
@@kenhammscousin4716 I have many best moments, like the birth of my daughter. But, I also appreciate the little things, like meeting someone I admire. He was one of the good ones.
When he passed away, my parents sat us kids down and gently explained he had passed, like a member of the family had passed. Because to us kids he was.
I complete agree. My mom told me one morning after reading it and I actually spent the rest of the day completely down and out because Uncle Buck was gone.
He definitely had that favorite uncle vibe you know what I’m talking about the one you always hope your parents called babysit you when they go out because you know he’ll let you stay up late and play video games and whatever.
I remember when being veeeeeryyy young and seeing SCTV on tv on nights we would go to the drive-in. My parents would put me to bed and my Dad would be watching SCTV commenting about John Candy becoming a huge star. He was correct...
Yeah it was a wholesome ending for that movie no one had a clue how things would turn up later play now because of that image I definitely feel it's one of the best last images we will ever see of him now every time I watch that movie I like to think of it as a goodbye to him or maybe even just a see you later
I had both my "parents," but they were people that definitely shouldn't have been allowed to have a kid. They were and are highly toxic, abusive, and neglectful. I didn't grow up with many of John's films, but as I felt that way about the '90s Addams Family (they felt like the family I always wanted but never had), I definitely get it.
Honestly I feel this deeply considering I had a drunk for a dad who gave no fucks about me I’d love to have a dad like uncle buck or the great outdoors etc
@Giuseppe Shmo i actually just finished watching all of that. What a beautiful man and his kind are greatly missed. Thank you for posting the video by the way. I appreciate it.
Yeah, _Planes, trains & Automobiles_ (1987) and _Uncle Buck_ (1989) are just perfect Christmas movie watches, funny AND heartfelt! 💖 - There will always be 'the next Tom Cruise' (or whoever, name a leading man) in Hollywood, but there will never be another John Candy!
I rewatched Home Alone with my wife and best friends over the Christmas holidays and was reminded once again how much of a talent he was. With, like, 5 minutes of screen time he conveyed warmth, sadness, and pure human decency, and you just fuckin' love the guy. Gone way too soon.
My grandparents were on a cruise having dinner with a couple friends, I guess my grandma had a Canadian flag umbrella wrapped up at the table. All of a sudden a man approached them and asked if he could sit with them, long story short the man was John Candy and they said it was one of the most wholesome, funny experiences they’ve ever had.
I still cry watching Uncle Buck! Me and my daughter watch it every Xmas! And Planes, Trains and Automobiles should be a wall of fame comedy! When we watched that from an old Video shop, we owed about 3 weeks overdue money we watched it that many times. He was the best cure for depression and still is…if you’re having a bad day, put a John Candy film on! R.I.P. Big Fella.
You’re damn right we miss him... Candy and Robin Williams: two of the greatest comedy assets our world has ever seen or had! Both are missed terribly.... 💯💯💯💯💯
When John co-starred with Maureen O'hara, and she was given a small trailer, John gave her his big one, complaining to the producers that Maureen was the real star.
I have a friend who lives out where they filmed most of Stripes. The older folks are more than happy to tell you of the times they'd make and set out a big buffet for everyone during filming. Because how many times are you going meet big actors in middle of nowhere Kentucky? But every one of them will say their favorite person was John Candy. He was affable, easy to along with, kids loved him, and "ate about as much as a starving hog" (their words). From what we've been told, he was best. And I'm inclined to believe it
I didn't know that it was filmed in Kentucky (Although I'm not surprised in the least, we are home to two army bases.) I wish more movies gave my state a chance. We're pretty warm and welcoming and would often work as extras free of charge. And if you don't bug us we won't bug you. The only other movie I can think of being filmed here is League of their own but Evansville gets all the credit for it since the baseball scenes were filmed there.
@@yotsubafanfan well there was Elizabethtown with Kirstin Dunst and Orlando Bloom that was filmed in Bardstown because Etown isn't as pretty. There's also a Steven Segal movie that was filmed here (Eastern Ky I think) but he was an ass to the locals so alot of people there hate him
John candy the friend you never knew you had till you watched one of his movies. He made you feel like you knew him all your life somehow just in the way he was.
@@Asignuva always been told they're are people who come into you life that seem to fit in your life and lifestyle and move you in the way you need to go or be a positive upbeat you need and to me John candy embodied that to everyone through his life and movie's. Like you didn't know it but you needed what you heard or seen, felt from him. I never miss a movie of his when they are on.
There's no afterlife, but what a legacy John left for this world. That is an immortality of it's own. I don't care to hear religious B.S. arguements. I know they aren't real, and everyone else knows too. No replies will be seen or read.
So many of my favourite movies have John Candy in them. Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Brewsters Millions, Home Alone, Cool Runnings, Stripes, Splash, National Lampoon's Vacation, JFK. John Candy is a national treasure that we will never see again. Although he is now dead and taken from us way too early, he will always live on through his movies and his fans. R.I.P John, you will never be forgotten.
He probably wanted to be, I have a feeling his resting place location was made by someone else. Sergio Marchionne had massive funerals in Italy and Detroit...but he's buried in Vaughan as he wished.
@@tikalthewhimsicott2736 He'd probably be sad, as all us Canadians are. Sad is all we can be, as we try to afford a house, or gas to get from one place to the next. John Candy is missed :(
I was born in 1999, and I sadly never experienced his hay day with cinema. However, I was lucky enough to watch several of his movies growing up, and to this day, I get distracted when a John Candy movie is on TV. He's so charming, so memorable, so comical, and genuinely captivating in a way that very few actors manage to maintain. John, I miss you, and I wish you were here. You were gone too soon, like watching a sunset at noon.
When I was little I asked my mom a question about John Candy and she told me he had passed away years before. I went to my room and sat on my bed, and cried for a little while by myself. You're very right, it's strange to miss someone you've never even met, and wishing he was still here goes through my mind every time I see him on screen. That Uncle Buck theme song at the beginning really got me.
Some humans really do have an aura about them and when they leave our lives the world truly is a sadder place john candy immense talent never tire of watching his movies
Legit made me cry. I was an 80's kid, and John's movies always seemed to be on my family's TV screen. I still watch them all the time nowadays. His Charm, big heart, and Comedy will continue to be timeless.
I was born in 76. John Candy was a big part of it for me too. Even just hearing his voice brings back memories. My first date with a girl when I was 12 was to see Uncle Buck.
You are spot on about how even his cameos had a lasting impression. He really proved the point that "there are no small roles, only small actors." Even in a bit role there was a special energy to him that made him stand out. He really delivered and it was always a treat to see him appear in a film.
I love John Candy... the only actor who can tickle my funny bone and pull on my heartstrings in a singular moment. You could see the heart and warmth he put into every performance. I wish he knew just how loved he was and still is. Planes, Trains & Automobiles still kills me... the chemistry that John Candy had with Steve Martin was fantastic!!
Born in 1980, Candy 🍬 movies where huuuge in the 80's! So glad i seen most of them. I loved em. Glad to be born then. Great outdoors, Who's Harry Crumb, Space Balls, Armed and dangerous where my favs. Great actor! Good times!👍🏽
I see Mr Candy, I still stop and give him and whatever he is appearing/performing in my complete and full attention. He made our country proud. Miss you dearly, Mr Candy. RIP 🙏
Uncle Buck is still one of my favorite all time films. Every single moment from that film is immensely memorable and timeless. Along with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, any film with Candy in it was, and still is, a gem. Even if it was just a cameo, he lit up the screen with his presence.
Since you mentioned cameos, I always thought his role as Dean Andrews in _JFK_ was well underappreciated. Just another example of the range he had as an actor. ***** *EDIT:* ***** Literally two seconds after I wrote this, they mentioned it in the video. 😆
He truly is such a warm hearted person. He really did feel like everybody’s uncle. I also have to mention- his voice in The Rescuers Down Under always made me so happy too!!! Such a great man.
The best part of Cool Runnings is that he *isn't* the star. His team takes the lead, and he is their ally and voice, but it's their feelings and thoughts he is voicing, to make the unheard, heard. "Sanka - you dead?'
i was born march 6th 1994. hearing that he died 2 days before i was born is really upsetting for me. he's an actor that when ever i see him i feel happy. i wish he had lived just a little longer
@@HatsOffEntertainment Shared this one on Twitter and tagged John's kids (his daughter gave it a "like") and in a Facebook SCTV group as well where it's getting some nice appreciation. Really enjoyed your Jim Varney piece as well. "Hey Vern It's Ernest" is still a huge influence for me. Nicely done and keep the quality material coming!
There are very few actors... let alone people who are genuine in the way he is. People like him, Bob Ross, and Fred Rodgers, and maybe few more aren’t here for the money or fame. Not even the popularity of the majority; but more the satisfaction of the few. These men hold places in heart; I wish I could meet them all today.
What a sweet, sincere and emotionally intelligent guy. If you can give the world even a fraction of the joy and warmth that John Candy did, you've done well.
Im a gamer I suppose, I see the same thing in that industry too, I'm also a self taught musician, same thing in that industry now with auto tuners and mumble crap. It's a real shame, there is no passion left, only suits and money.
@@paulheap1982 the real conundrum isn't the suits & money, but it's that fact that so many consumers actually want this ultra produced & plastic entertainment.
We’re talking about a naturally talented genius with tremendous empathy, intelligence and a creative desire to push his limits and entertain. A true legend.
John Candy's death devastated me, and in many way still does. Very few actors have that affected me the way John Candy has. I wish he was still here, because he is sorely missed.
I remember time just stopping for a good while. It still happens when I think about it. If not for Paul Rudd being the world's best grandma, I'd say he was the best uncle.
I too drop everything to watch a John Candy movie. He was one of those people that made you feel at home, like you knew him. I wish I could have hugged him and told him how much he meant to me. I was almost 20yrs old when he passed. Very missed and still loved.
While others around the world, especially in the US, indeed mourned John Candy's death, none of those places will know just how sad Canada was. It was a national grieving that hadn't been seen before and wasn't seen again until the death of Gord Downie.
John was incredible. He was SO ahead of his time. He was a true comedian. He was so humble and passionate about films along with his work. You just loved him for everything he did. He was brilliant. My mother remembers the day he passed away. It broke her heart. She adored him in Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Whenever they were on, we would both watch them.
Plains, trains and automobiles that is me and my fathers favorite movie. It's our movie a movie we both can watch together at any time and laugh just as much as the first time we saw it :D
The ending brought a few tears to my eyes. I was born in the early 80's, so my entire childhood was filled with this man, and I loved his movies. I was 11 years old when he passed away, and I remember crying for a complete stranger, who was not a stranger, for the first time in my life. I will never not watch a John Candy movie if it is on, and I will go out of my way to see it through.
I had a friend who was the funniest most awesome friend I've ever had. He was bigger fellow and because of our mutual love of John Candy my kids called him uncle buck. John Candy was one of those actors that defined our child hood. He died in 2009 from a massive heart attack and now in my mind when I think of Candy, I can't help but think of my friend. Even his initials were JC hahaha.
Great documentary. I sure miss him. He makes me proud to be Canadian. I can't believe you didn't expound on his role in "Home Alone". That's a Christmas classic and everybody will remember his character fondly.
I’ve passed on the tradition of watching Planes Trains and Automobiles on Thanksgiving to my children. We trade John Candy movie lines and the laughter connects us. My heart still aches at the thought of his passing but his beautiful spirit lives on in another generation.
John Candy gave me some of the most warm-hearted moments in my childhood. Thank you for honouring his memory and for taking the time to make this video.
My father was actually known as Uncle Buck years before the movie so when the movie came on tv we all watched and, again, as a child I fell in another comedic thrall. John Candy's work has gotten better as I aged and I even remember the day he died as I was waiting in a doctor's office when the news came on. Sad. Thank you again for a loving tribute.
I think the title nailed it, he felt like Everybody's Uncle. Or at least mine. I was growing up at a time as his movie career evolved from sidekick to more of a lead and loved them all. He was funny, that warmth, smile and twinkle in the eye felt genuine. And that dramatic scene in front of the committee in Cool Runnings always gets me. He freaking nailed that one. Live abroad, so no US cable, but still occasionally search John Candy on Netflix or whatever and if one of his pops up, we watch. Watched "Great Outdoors" (again) just last week. Thanks for this.
“Uncle Buck” is one of my all-time favorite movies! I had never seen any of John Candy’s “SCTV” stuff but that sketch with him as John Larrue had me in tears I was laughing so hard!!! And I had honestly forgotten about “Camp Candy” but used to love that show growing up. And “Summer Rental” was another favorite film that not enough people know about.
I met John Candy on my first job out of college. It was on a film called, "It Came from Hollywood," a clip show movie for Paramount about the worst moments in Sci-fi history with some interstitial sketch comedy in which he was one of the stars. I sat across from him at lunch and he was truly a great guy and very generous with his time, especially to a gopher like me.
Uncle Buck will ALWAYS be my favorite John Candy movie. Because its got comedy, but he shows his drama acting chops in it too. Example: When he rips into the Principle. Yeah the ending is funny with the quarter bit, but before that man it comes out of nowhere. First time I saw that as a 11 year old (thanks Mom & Dad), I was almost nervous, because until that point, never got that mad, except for the clown part but you get my point.
... And do you remember the cute little boy sitting in the hallway outside the principal's office, awaiting his turn? How he got all giddy as he overheard Buck ripping the old gal a new one? I think that kid captured how we all felt at that moment. Credit goes to John Hughes for that.
@@omnipop4936 Oh yeah, and also about that little kid. When the Principle got made at Uncle Buck, and the little kid looked at the door freaked out (little bit); we as the audience were feeling that too.
whenever john candy comes up in any way, i always get a warm feeling. it soon turns in to sadness because he's dead, but then happy again because he lived.
I was fourteen when he died and I remember being really bummed out. I was an 80's kid and he was a huge part of my childhood, I always wanted an "Uncle Buck."
This documentary is so perfect. When I first became a John Candy fan as a kid, he was already gone, and yet I could feel unequivocally that I missed him. Thank you for making this!
My grandmother was taking me home from school when I heard about John Candy's passing on the radio. It was the first time I ever fully realized people could just. . .go without warning like that. It was a sad trip home.
I was gutted when he passed. Never had the death of a celebrity before or since upset me as much as his passing. It's a testament to how likeable he was. Never hear anything bad about him or ever heard him saying anything negative about anyone. Still sorely missed 29 years later
I grew up watching SCTV everyone loved John Candy, kind, funny,humble a great Canadian! He will always be loved and missed. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles is my favourite John Candy movie, and since today is Thanksgiving for our neighbours to the south, it’s the perfect movie to watch!❤️🇨🇦
Great Outdoors is one of the greatest vacation movies of all time. And i openly sob to this day at the end of Planes Trains and automobiles… thank you for this video.
Coincidentally we were watching Rookie Of The Year on VHS when I grabbed that day's newspaper, casually skipped some pages to get to the movies and TV celebrities section page and then those two words (in Spanish): "Fallece Candy" (Candy Dies) stopped me cold. I couldn't believe it, looked up to the TV screen and there he was, as Cliff Murdoch, narrating the Cubs game. Remember telling my wife "You will never imagine who died yesterday" and as she was going to ask I simply pointed at the TV. She denied it, couldn't believe it either, it was so sad, and still is, 27 years later. He was the only movie star anyone could relate to, as if he was a neighbor or a relative, even a friend, can't think of anyone else comparable. Thanks for this video, loved it.
"Who's Harry Crumb?" was one of his best films, I can't imagine why it bombed. To this day if anyone mentions Aikido, I immediately say "...and the boots to match."
"It's strange to miss someone you never ever met." I felt this way about Robin Williams' death. My family even checked in on me and asked if I was doing okay after the news broke. John Candy was one of those talents as well. Nice tribute piece.
Your biography videos are so top notch man. Great editing, amazing narration, wonderful fitting music and scenes you put together. You explained exactly who John Candy was (and same goes for every video I’ve seen so far) so well that I always feel like there’s nothing more left you could even say, you cover it all. And in general, John Candy was one of the greatest dudes ever. I’m glad he got to have roles next to Tom Hanks, cause those two are the very top of my list of greatest actors of all time.
I have to agree with the assessment of Candy and Hanks being paired. "Splash" was great; however, "Volunteers" gave the pair more time to interact with each other as opposed to the aforementioned "Splash" which was focused on Hanks and Hannah's love story, so there is not as much Hanks and Candy. Of course, the few moments they are together (in "Splash") are priceless. Additionally, even in "Splash" Candy has a moment to be deeply, emotionally sincere when he's telling his brother (Hanks) about the rarity of love.
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I just found your channel. You’re mini docs are shinning a light on the exact people I consider legendary. It’s just wonderful. Thank you and/or your team. Well done.
PS Steve Martin. Peter Boyle. And my personal hero... Robin Williams.
Never mentioned the movie " Nothing but Trouble " with Chevy Chase,Dan Aykroyd,Demi Moore along with Digital Underground
Thank you so much for this documentary. I really loved it! John Candy is one of my absolute favourite actors. I agree with every word about him in this video. The great thing about John was that he always brought a piece of himself into every character. It was as if he was playing the different persons, should he've become them in real life. He was so special and as you said, he is sorely missed.
I've been thinking of doing something like this myself on and must say LOVED this. Generations are being born who don't know who John Candy is and his legacy must be perpetuated because if you have a child and want to show them a great role model then you can show them John Candy. Still not heard one bad word against that man
I'm 3 minutes into this and have tears in my eyes. John Candy was a gigantic part of my childhood, and you showed him the love and respect he deserves.
I am absolutely loving your channel, please keep the content coming. You do excellent work 👏👏👏🧡
I once saw John Candy across the street in Toronto years ago. I yelled his name, he waved back to me. One of the best moments of my life.
Nice 👍🏽
That was John. He was our fan as well.
Best moments of your life . . . That's kinda sad if you really think about it, but I get the notion
@@kenhammscousin4716 I have many best moments, like the birth of my daughter. But, I also appreciate the little things, like meeting someone I admire. He was one of the good ones.
@@kenhammscousin4716 I wish I had his moment.
All I see is natives here attacking each other and anyone that isn't scum.
If I had a nickel for every person that misses John Candy, I'd own Canada. We love you, John.
Even if the entire population of the world missed him that would only be around 400 Million.
I do... he was hilarious.
Grammatically speaking you'd have a single nickel.
Well said Bro.
@Apentogo you've missed a lot good comedy, then
that's unfortunate
When he passed away, my parents sat us kids down and gently explained he had passed, like a member of the family had passed. Because to us kids he was.
I cried for days.
I complete agree. My mom told me one morning after reading it and I actually spent the rest of the day completely down and out because Uncle Buck was gone.
Your family sounds like a group of weirdos
@@Ted_Sheckler Thank you
He definitely had that favorite uncle vibe you know what I’m talking about the one you always hope your parents called babysit you when they go out because you know he’ll let you stay up late and play video games and whatever.
That smile and wave he gives at the end of Uncle Buck always makes me tear up!
great movie that and plains and trains and automobiles
I remember when being veeeeeryyy young and seeing SCTV on tv on nights we would go to the drive-in. My parents would put me to bed and my Dad would be watching SCTV commenting about John Candy becoming a huge star. He was correct...
Coincidentally, I 've just got something in my eye.
Yeah it was a wholesome ending for that movie no one had a clue how things would turn up later play now because of that image I definitely feel it's one of the best last images we will ever see of him now every time I watch that movie I like to think of it as a goodbye to him or maybe even just a see you later
Growing up without a dad, I always wanted a dad like one of John's characters. Kind hearted and funny
Yes. I wish I could have had a Dad like him too.
I had both my "parents," but they were people that definitely shouldn't have been allowed to have a kid. They were and are highly toxic, abusive, and neglectful. I didn't grow up with many of John's films, but as I felt that way about the '90s Addams Family (they felt like the family I always wanted but never had), I definitely get it.
I just wanted a man in my life I could call Pops
Honestly I feel this deeply considering I had a drunk for a dad who gave no fucks about me I’d love to have a dad like uncle buck or the great outdoors etc
Me too!!
"It's strange to miss someone that you've never met." Damn, man, too true.
Really like the guy played simple roles i could relate to!
I kinda feel that way about Total Biscuit.
It is true, I grew up idolising Steve Irwin and when he died I bawled like a baby 😢😢😢
@@pikethamike9359 nice to know I’m not nuts when I feel sad a celebrity dies, thanks
Yeah. Everyone's Uncle Buck is a great way to put it. He's like the uncle everyone wanted.
The uncle everyone deserves.
Met him at vancouver airport after flying home from world jamboree in Alberta. Saw him and chatted with. Very nice and kind man.
:) I was at the 1983 Jamboree as well. Kananaskis, Alberta "The Spirit Lives On" So long ago.
John had a heart of gold.
I met John Candy at a bar in New Orleans one night, he was the nicest, funniest dude you’d ever wanna meet. He was just like you’d expect him to be
John could lift a really bad film into something worth watching. He sadly passed away way too early.
No one can make me cry like John Candy, no one can fill my heart with love and warmth like John Candy. God bless John Candy.
Exactly how I feel about him, too.
I'm only a minute in and the tears are flowing... damn
@Giuseppe Shmo do you have a link to it? I would love to see that.
@Giuseppe Shmo i actually just finished watching all of that. What a beautiful man and his kind are greatly missed. Thank you for posting the video by the way. I appreciate it.
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Every moment of the movie Uncle Buck is a treasure and the man was a gem.
Definitely written for him. 🙂
Yeah,
_Planes, trains & Automobiles_ (1987) and _Uncle Buck_ (1989) are just perfect Christmas movie watches, funny AND heartfelt! 💖
- There will always be 'the next Tom Cruise' (or whoever, name a leading man) in Hollywood, but there will never be another John Candy!
There isn't an actor I miss more than John Candy. He never talked down to kids - he treated them as equals - I loved that about him.
I rewatched Home Alone with my wife and best friends over the Christmas holidays and was reminded once again how much of a talent he was. With, like, 5 minutes of screen time he conveyed warmth, sadness, and pure human decency, and you just fuckin' love the guy. Gone way too soon.
"Polkaaaaa, polka-polka!!! ....No? Hmmm?"
I’ve learned that as corny as eating healthy and exercising is it’s so absolutely tue!
@@simonpenum you probably like Macaulay Culkin in Uncle Buck too !
yeah they gave him a stupid character to work with but he made it shine lol
He's essentially an angel in the film.
My grandparents were on a cruise having dinner with a couple friends, I guess my grandma had a Canadian flag umbrella wrapped up at the table. All of a sudden a man approached them and asked if he could sit with them, long story short the man was John Candy and they said it was one of the most wholesome, funny experiences they’ve ever had.
I still cry watching Uncle Buck! Me and my daughter watch it every Xmas! And Planes, Trains and Automobiles should be a wall of fame comedy! When we watched that from an old Video shop, we owed about 3 weeks overdue money we watched it that many times.
He was the best cure for depression and still is…if you’re having a bad day, put a John Candy film on!
R.I.P. Big Fella.
Cried yesterday watching planes,trains. Gets me every time.
You’re damn right we miss him... Candy and Robin Williams: two of the greatest comedy assets our world has ever seen or had! Both are missed terribly.... 💯💯💯💯💯
Was thinking the same thing as I watched this. The world is better for what they gave us and emptier for their absence.
Phil Hartmann, Chris Farley n River Phoenix as well!!
Don't forget Leslie Nielsen
When John co-starred with Maureen O'hara, and she was given a small trailer, John gave her his big one, complaining to the producers that Maureen was the real star.
John was real and a true class act.
John was dope like that.
Humble guy, love him
True class act and respectable man.
Maureen said at his funeral she had a crush on him when they met, but he’d already met his wife. Maureen was a good judge of character.
If there was one actor who deserved the world it would be him. Such a wholesome guy and a great actor.
It seems like he is even more appreciated now than he was in his time, and he was beloved in his time
I have a friend who lives out where they filmed most of Stripes. The older folks are more than happy to tell you of the times they'd make and set out a big buffet for everyone during filming. Because how many times are you going meet big actors in middle of nowhere Kentucky? But every one of them will say their favorite person was John Candy. He was affable, easy to along with, kids loved him, and "ate about as much as a starving hog" (their words). From what we've been told, he was best. And I'm inclined to believe it
I didn't know that it was filmed in Kentucky (Although I'm not surprised in the least, we are home to two army bases.) I wish more movies gave my state a chance. We're pretty warm and welcoming and would often work as extras free of charge. And if you don't bug us we won't bug you. The only other movie I can think of being filmed here is League of their own but Evansville gets all the credit for it since the baseball scenes were filmed there.
@@yotsubafanfan well there was Elizabethtown with Kirstin Dunst and Orlando Bloom that was filmed in Bardstown because Etown isn't as pretty. There's also a Steven Segal movie that was filmed here (Eastern Ky I think) but he was an ass to the locals so alot of people there hate him
@@yotsubafanfan Seabiscuit's match race was filmed at Keeneland. 🙂
@@adamthompson4072 E-town was also partly filmed in Versailles.
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John candy the friend you never knew you had till you watched one of his movies. He made you feel like you knew him all your life somehow just in the way he was.
Damn, thats a good way to sum it up. He really did feel like a guy. You could just sit next to start shootin the shit with.
@@Asignuva always been told they're are people who come into you life that seem to fit in your life and lifestyle and move you in the way you need to go or be a positive upbeat you need and to me John candy embodied that to everyone through his life and movie's. Like you didn't know it but you needed what you heard or seen, felt from him. I never miss a movie of his when they are on.
Uncle Buck was one of the best things to ever hit the screens. Hopefully there is an afterlife, and he's able to see what he's done for the world
I hope he sincerely made it to Paradise and he's rocking out with Jesus and his loved ones and is happily grooving on.
I hope so....I hope John Candy can feel the Wonderful feelings that we have for him. He deserves that. He will forever be Our Uncle Buck.
There's no afterlife, but what a legacy John left for this world.
That is an immortality of it's own.
I don't care to hear religious B.S. arguements. I know they aren't real, and everyone else knows too.
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@@mywifesboyfriend5558 well, I agree, homie.... read it... I agree with you
@@mywifesboyfriend5558 I sincerely hope you come to see and except the mercy of Jesus one day.
John Candy was one of a few actors where no matter how bad a movie is, you know his performance is going to be good.
Sam Elliott of funny.
So many of my favourite movies have John Candy in them. Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Brewsters Millions, Home Alone, Cool Runnings, Stripes, Splash, National Lampoon's Vacation, JFK.
John Candy is a national treasure that we will never see again. Although he is now dead and taken from us way too early, he will always live on through his movies and his fans.
R.I.P John, you will never be forgotten.
Uncle Buck was my favorite when I was a kid. I was so upset when he passed, he was such an amazing actor ❤
Candy was a proud Canadian. He kept his love for Canada and always came back on visits and work. What a wonderful genius man.
One thing I learned from John Candy... the capital of Canada is Toronto!
He probably wanted to be, I have a feeling his resting place location was made by someone else. Sergio Marchionne had massive funerals in Italy and Detroit...but he's buried in Vaughan as he wished.
Wonder what he'd think of modern day Canada 😔
@@tikalthewhimsicott2736 He'd probably be sad, as all us Canadians are. Sad is all we can be, as we try to afford a house, or gas to get from one place to the next. John Candy is missed :(
all right. You did right by my boy. The man is a Canadian National Treasure.
Good job.
Any chance we could call him a North American treasure?
@@RichardAllen7753 sorry guy, John Candy is as Canadian as a maple syrup soaked beaver riding a moose... but we're happy to share
He was definitely a GOD in Chicago
@@kevinhightides1 thanks for sharing john candy with us.
I was born in 1999, and I sadly never experienced his hay day with cinema. However, I was lucky enough to watch several of his movies growing up, and to this day, I get distracted when a John Candy movie is on TV. He's so charming, so memorable, so comical, and genuinely captivating in a way that very few actors manage to maintain. John, I miss you, and I wish you were here. You were gone too soon, like watching a sunset at noon.
When I was little I asked my mom a question about John Candy and she told me he had passed away years before. I went to my room and sat on my bed, and cried for a little while by myself. You're very right, it's strange to miss someone you've never even met, and wishing he was still here goes through my mind every time I see him on screen. That Uncle Buck theme song at the beginning really got me.
Some humans really do have an aura about them and when they leave our lives the world truly is a sadder place john candy immense talent never tire of watching his movies
Legit made me cry. I was an 80's kid, and John's movies always seemed to be on my family's TV screen. I still watch them all the time nowadays. His Charm, big heart, and Comedy will continue to be timeless.
I’m also an 80s kid. I remember going to go see The Great Outdoors, and fondly remember Planes,Trains and Automobiles.
I was born in 76. John Candy was a big part of it for me too. Even just hearing his voice brings back memories. My first date with a girl when I was 12 was to see Uncle Buck.
I was an ‘80s kid, and my dad and I bonded over his movies. I lost my dad young from a heart attack, too.
You are spot on about how even his cameos had a lasting impression. He really proved the point that "there are no small roles, only small actors." Even in a bit role there was a special energy to him that made him stand out. He really delivered and it was always a treat to see him appear in a film.
I've never shed a tear for a celebrity, I did when I heard John Candy passed away.
John Candy's improv line "that's going to leave a mark" from Spaceballs was a great example of his brilliance.
John Candy’s movie catalogue is up there with the great actors of all time. It just is.
Candy was always a favorite of mine. Definitely missed. Loving the videos, keep them coming!
Thank you!
I concur! He was & will always remain our family’s favorite♥️
I love John Candy... the only actor who can tickle my funny bone and pull on my heartstrings in a singular moment. You could see the heart and warmth he put into every performance. I wish he knew just how loved he was and still is.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles still kills me... the chemistry that John Candy had with Steve Martin was fantastic!!
Wonderfully put!
Man, he made some great movies. As much as I enjoy them to this day, I always feel a pang of sadness knowing that his light went out far too early.
Love that move one of my fav
Agreed. My eyes are wet...he came across as such a lovely and hilarious fella.
Tears fall every time I watch him in the "I like me" scene in Planes Trains and Automobiles
Watching that damn near killed me.. Born in 1979,.. I miss his outlook so much. Typing with tears. Thanks uploader, truly.
Thanks so much for watching!
I was 11 years old when he died. I remember hearing the news from classmates. Couldn’t process it.
Born in 1980, Candy 🍬 movies where huuuge in the 80's!
So glad i seen most of them. I loved em. Glad to be born then.
Great outdoors, Who's Harry Crumb, Space Balls, Armed and dangerous where my favs.
Great actor!
Good times!👍🏽
I see Mr Candy, I still stop and give him and whatever he is appearing/performing in my complete and full attention. He made our country proud. Miss you dearly, Mr Candy. RIP 🙏
Uncle Buck is still one of my favorite all time films. Every single moment from that film is immensely memorable and timeless. Along with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, any film with Candy in it was, and still is, a gem. Even if it was just a cameo, he lit up the screen with his presence.
Since you mentioned cameos, I always thought his role as Dean Andrews in _JFK_ was well underappreciated.
Just another example of the range he had as an actor.
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Literally two seconds after I wrote this, they mentioned it in the video. 😆
He truly is such a warm hearted person. He really did feel like everybody’s uncle. I also have to mention- his voice in The Rescuers Down Under always made me so happy too!!! Such a great man.
If I were any more relaxed, I'd be DEAD! -Wilbur Albatross
Cool Runnings is my favourite film of all time, and a large part of that is due to the amazing performance of John Candy. He was a treasure.
Really weird, and hearty, little movie. We need more this kinda movies these days!
I remember going to see it when it opened. I had NO clue he would be gone just several months later.
The best part of Cool Runnings is that he *isn't* the star. His team takes the lead, and he is their ally and voice, but it's their feelings and thoughts he is voicing, to make the unheard, heard. "Sanka - you dead?'
That and Uncle Buck were so good, he had a real presence!
Feel The Rhythm,Feel The Rhyme,Get On Up,It's Candy Time.
The Canadian Screen Awards should officially be known as "The Candys"
Norm is totally right.
Amen to that
You are absolutely right.
i was born march 6th 1994. hearing that he died 2 days before i was born is really upsetting for me. he's an actor that when ever i see him i feel happy. i wish he had lived just a little longer
I was so upset when he died. You're right, it was like losing a friend. God bless you John Candy.
So glad you mentioned "Only The Lonely." What a sweet, little film.
One of my personal favorites! Thanks for watching.
@@HatsOffEntertainment Shared this one on Twitter and tagged John's kids (his daughter gave it a "like") and in a Facebook SCTV group as well where it's getting some nice appreciation. Really enjoyed your Jim Varney piece as well. "Hey Vern It's Ernest" is still a huge influence for me. Nicely done and keep the quality material coming!
@@miketscott You're too kind! Thanks for the support.
Less than a thousand subs and you produce content good enough for TV.
Please don't stop. Thank you.
Good point - just discovered this channel and it's fabulous. Subbed!
Nah, this is much more personal and sincere than television could've ever done it
It says 11.7 thousand. But I know what you mean
@@citycrusher9308 He was at ~700 subs two weeks ago.
He's raking in the subscribers - deservedly so.
Right??! Its insane how good
There are very few actors... let alone people who are genuine in the way he is. People like him, Bob Ross, and Fred Rodgers, and maybe few more aren’t here for the money or fame. Not even the popularity of the majority; but more the satisfaction of the few. These men hold places in heart; I wish I could meet them all today.
What a sweet, sincere and emotionally intelligent guy. If you can give the world even a fraction of the joy and warmth that John Candy did, you've done well.
I feel this same way about Robin Williams. A performer you wish we could keep for forever.
I think this is what’s missing in movies theses days. The love of making the film over the low of money is lost.
Im a gamer I suppose, I see the same thing in that industry too, I'm also a self taught musician, same thing in that industry now with auto tuners and mumble crap.
It's a real shame, there is no passion left, only suits and money.
@@phutureproof suits and money hd taken over looong ago.
@@paulheap1982 the real conundrum isn't the suits & money, but it's that fact that so many consumers actually want this ultra produced & plastic entertainment.
We’re talking about a naturally talented genius with tremendous empathy, intelligence and a creative desire to push his limits and entertain. A true legend.
His father died of a heart attack at 35? Dude... He had a stacked deck to begin with. Poor guy. Miss you, John.
His dumbest decision was to begin smoking, he would still be alive and 70y old now!
@@lucarmyfool4800 that's right, he's smoking Kent's in planes trane's and automobiles, we just watched it last night.
@@lucarmyfool4800 Actually, John quit smoking a year before he died.
We got to enjoy john for 43 years he was never gonna live to be a old man sadly ..JC is a legend gone way too soon.😢
John Candy can make me belly laugh and cry like a baby. Such an unbelievable talent
John Candy's death devastated me, and in many way still does. Very few actors have that affected me the way John Candy has. I wish he was still here, because he is sorely missed.
When he died, so did my childhood, and a part of me.
I remember too. But i am so glad he gave us himself.
It broke my heart when he passed. Why is it always the great ones that go too soon?
I remember time just stopping for a good while. It still happens when I think about it. If not for Paul Rudd being the world's best grandma, I'd say he was the best uncle.
How old were you when he died?
Same. Not alone
I too drop everything to watch a John Candy movie. He was one of those people that made you feel at home, like you knew him. I wish I could have hugged him and told him how much he meant to me. I was almost 20yrs old when he passed. Very missed and still loved.
“Infectious warmth and charm” - nailed it!
To John Candy, @14:55 "Hey, who let the cat out" that gag, that movie, like others, make me think that I still miss you.
While others around the world, especially in the US, indeed mourned John Candy's death, none of those places will know just how sad Canada was. It was a national grieving that hadn't been seen before and wasn't seen again until the death of Gord Downie.
Did we have the same childhoods?
If so, they were both pretty great!
I need to stop cutting onions while I watch UA-cam
Same l. Candy always has that effect on me, he seemed to put so much heart into the his words. Bloody love him.
it the onion-cutting ninja.
John was incredible. He was SO ahead of his time. He was a true comedian. He was so humble and passionate about films along with his work. You just loved him for everything he did. He was brilliant. My mother remembers the day he passed away. It broke her heart. She adored him in Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Whenever they were on, we would both watch them.
I saw John Candy on tv before. It was back in the 80s. I still remember that.❤
Plains, trains and automobiles that is me and my fathers favorite movie.
It's our movie a movie we both can watch together at any time and laugh just as much as the first time we saw it :D
The ending brought a few tears to my eyes. I was born in the early 80's, so my entire childhood was filled with this man, and I loved his movies. I was 11 years old when he passed away, and I remember crying for a complete stranger, who was not a stranger, for the first time in my life. I will never not watch a John Candy movie if it is on, and I will go out of my way to see it through.
I too was 11 when he died.
I cried too when he passed, and I was 13.
I was in my last year of high school. 18 years old. Very sad.
His death was a day after my 11th birthday. I was devastated when I saw it on the late night news
I had a friend who was the funniest most awesome friend I've ever had. He was bigger fellow and because of our mutual love of John Candy my kids called him uncle buck. John Candy was one of those actors that defined our child hood. He died in 2009 from a massive heart attack and now in my mind when I think of Candy, I can't help but think of my friend. Even his initials were JC hahaha.
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Great documentary. I sure miss him. He makes me proud to be Canadian. I can't believe you didn't expound on his role in "Home Alone". That's a Christmas classic and everybody will remember his character fondly.
He was the modern day Oliver Hardy for me and it was so tragic that we lost John and his incredible talents so early.
John was amazing, I still laugh every time I watch him on film, he doesn't even need to speak, his facial expressions, his laugh. Brilliant.
It's impossible to dislike John Candy
I’ve passed on the tradition of watching Planes Trains and Automobiles on Thanksgiving to my children. We trade John Candy movie lines and the laughter connects us. My heart still aches at the thought of his passing but his beautiful spirit lives on in another generation.
John Candy gave me some of the most warm-hearted moments in my childhood. Thank you for honouring his memory and for taking the time to make this video.
My father was actually known as Uncle Buck years before the movie so when the movie came on tv we all watched and, again, as a child I fell in another comedic thrall. John Candy's work has gotten better as I aged and I even remember the day he died as I was waiting in a doctor's office when the news came on. Sad. Thank you again for a loving tribute.
I think the title nailed it, he felt like Everybody's Uncle. Or at least mine. I was growing up at a time as his movie career evolved from sidekick to more of a lead and loved them all. He was funny, that warmth, smile and twinkle in the eye felt genuine. And that dramatic scene in front of the committee in Cool Runnings always gets me. He freaking nailed that one. Live abroad, so no US cable, but still occasionally search John Candy on Netflix or whatever and if one of his pops up, we watch. Watched "Great Outdoors" (again) just last week. Thanks for this.
Watching a John Candy movie is always bittersweet for me, I of course adore his performances but it always reminds me what a treasure the world lost.
The David letterman clip, at the beginning, I was in the audience. Had backstage passes to meet the John candy and letterman. It was great!
You lucky stiff!
What did u talk to John about ?
This is an absolutely gorgeous tribute to one of the greatest comedic actors. Wonderful job.
“Uncle Buck” is one of my all-time favorite movies! I had never seen any of John Candy’s “SCTV” stuff but that sketch with him as John Larrue had me in tears I was laughing so hard!!! And I had honestly forgotten about “Camp Candy” but used to love that show growing up. And “Summer Rental” was another favorite film that not enough people know about.
I met John Candy on my first job out of college. It was on a film called, "It Came from Hollywood," a clip show movie for Paramount about the worst moments in Sci-fi history with some interstitial sketch comedy in which he was one of the stars. I sat across from him at lunch and he was truly a great guy and very generous with his time, especially to a gopher like me.
Uncle Buck will ALWAYS be my favorite John Candy movie. Because its got comedy, but he shows his drama acting chops in it too.
Example: When he rips into the Principle. Yeah the ending is funny with the quarter bit, but before that man it comes out of nowhere. First time I saw that as a 11 year old (thanks Mom & Dad), I was almost nervous, because until that point, never got that mad, except for the clown part but you get my point.
amen.
... And do you remember the cute little boy sitting in the hallway outside the principal's office, awaiting his turn? How he got all giddy as he overheard Buck ripping the old gal a new one? I think that kid captured how we all felt at that moment. Credit goes to John Hughes for that.
@@omnipop4936 Oh yeah, and also about that little kid. When the Principle got made at Uncle Buck, and the little kid looked at the door freaked out (little bit); we as the audience were feeling that too.
whenever john candy comes up in any way, i always get a warm feeling. it soon turns in to sadness because he's dead, but then happy again because he lived.
I was fourteen when he died and I remember being really bummed out. I was an 80's kid and he was a huge part of my childhood, I always wanted an "Uncle Buck."
This documentary is so perfect. When I first became a John Candy fan as a kid, he was already gone, and yet I could feel unequivocally that I missed him. Thank you for making this!
Thanks for watching!
My grandmother was taking me home from school when I heard about John Candy's passing on the radio. It was the first time I ever fully realized people could just. . .go without warning like that.
It was a sad trip home.
John Candy: A gift from god, taken back by him all too soon.
@@skipintroux4444 what for? Never heard a single bad word said of him.
@@paulheap1982 maybe god missed his buddy
John Candy, one of God's own Prototypes. Candymania has never died! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I was 13 when John Candy died. To this day, he was the only actor that I was sad about passing.
Cried when him and Gene Wilder died. Was 13 too in '94 when he died.
Thanks man I always loved John Candy. Good timing releasing this during a pandemic. You did a good job and should be proud.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
I was gutted when he passed. Never had the death of a celebrity before or since upset me as much as his passing. It's a testament to how likeable he was.
Never hear anything bad about him or ever heard him saying anything negative about anyone. Still sorely missed 29 years later
I grew up watching SCTV everyone loved John Candy, kind, funny,humble a great Canadian! He will always be loved and missed. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles is my favourite John Candy movie, and since today is Thanksgiving for our neighbours to the south, it’s the perfect movie to watch!❤️🇨🇦
Great Outdoors is one of the greatest vacation movies of all time. And i openly sob to this day at the end of Planes Trains and automobiles… thank you for this video.
I love how he used a snow shovel to flip a pancake in Uncle Buck :D
The Man, The Myth........ The Legend... John Candy will live on forever inside our TV's and our hearts
John Candy was the type of actor who would actually talk to fans and listen. Very few like him.
Coincidentally we were watching Rookie Of The Year on VHS when I grabbed that day's newspaper, casually skipped some pages to get to the movies and TV celebrities section page and then those two words (in Spanish): "Fallece Candy" (Candy Dies) stopped me cold. I couldn't believe it, looked up to the TV screen and there he was, as Cliff Murdoch, narrating the Cubs game. Remember telling my wife "You will never imagine who died yesterday" and as she was going to ask I simply pointed at the TV. She denied it, couldn't believe it either, it was so sad, and still is, 27 years later. He was the only movie star anyone could relate to, as if he was a neighbor or a relative, even a friend, can't think of anyone else comparable. Thanks for this video, loved it.
I love John Candy. I'm a big fan. He is deeply missed. He is a comedy legend.
RIP, Mr. Candy.
"Who's Harry Crumb?" was one of his best films, I can't imagine why it bombed. To this day if anyone mentions Aikido, I immediately say "...and the boots to match."
Harry, when all of this is over, I'm gonna rip out your heart and eat it for breakfast!
Harry: Take a number!
This is my Favorite John Candy Movie.
Hell its one of the best comedies for me.
The best laughs of my life are with “Who’s Harry Crumb?”
@@theethythou yh harry crumb was decent I thought I also liked Summer rental
Yep. So underrated.
"It's strange to miss someone you never ever met." I felt this way about Robin Williams' death. My family even checked in on me and asked if I was doing okay after the news broke. John Candy was one of those talents as well. Nice tribute piece.
Your biography videos are so top notch man. Great editing, amazing narration, wonderful fitting music and scenes you put together. You explained exactly who John Candy was (and same goes for every video I’ve seen so far) so well that I always feel like there’s nothing more left you could even say, you cover it all.
And in general, John Candy was one of the greatest dudes ever. I’m glad he got to have roles next to Tom Hanks, cause those two are the very top of my list of greatest actors of all time.
Thanks so much!
I have to agree with the assessment of Candy and Hanks being paired. "Splash" was great; however, "Volunteers" gave the pair more time to interact with each other as opposed to the aforementioned "Splash" which was focused on Hanks and Hannah's love story, so there is not as much Hanks and Candy. Of course, the few moments they are together (in "Splash") are priceless. Additionally, even in "Splash" Candy has a moment to be deeply, emotionally sincere when he's telling his brother (Hanks) about the rarity of love.