Macauly Culkin, who had a special relationship with John Candy, did an interview with John Candy's daughter on Culkin's podcat. John Candy was a wonderful father and person.
Aye, you just don't find 'celebrities' like him these days. Everyone has to be part model, part spokesperson. Probably because of our constant online connection that we didn't have back in the 80's and 90's. It's so invasive, and now 'stars' are all two faced sometimes. Nothing really genuine, all the time.
I miss John Candy. We lost an absolute legend when he passed. I can't think of a single movie he was in that I didn't like. He'll forever be my Uncle Buck :-)
A friend of my Father's, a guy named Bill Clevenger, was a cameraman on this film. When I was a kid, he told stories about John Candy, and how he was the nicest guy. After shooting for the day, Candy would often treat the crew to beers. After I grew up I would go on to work on a few films, and I realized how rare that quality was. Most actors, while not necessarily being dicks or anything, simply retire to their trailer or hotel when the day is done, wanting nothing to do with the "grunts". John Candy was a man of the people.
john always put in his contracts for the things that actors demand that the crew got the same food as the actors. john always looked out for the crew and the younger actors on set. i seen this in a documentary about him. he was one hell of a great guy. there are not too many actors that do these kind of things, most could careless about any crew or anyone other then themselves
Indeed he was, on the set of Stripes (1981) he once cooked a big spaghetti dinner for the cast and crew after a long day of filming. Co-star P.J. Soles said that this greatly impressed her in her interview for the Extended Edition DVD of the film.
The is from the "Only the Lonely" wikipedia page: "Co-star Jim Belushi recounted this story: On the set of Only the Lonely, the producers stuck Maureen O’Hara in a tiny trailer. When John Candy complained on her behalf, he was told the budget was being spent on the picture, not on accommodations for old movie stars. Candy responded by giving O'Hara his trailer and going without one until the studio finally caved in and got a trailer for each actor." He always seemed like a guy who cared.
Indeed a fantastic guy and man of the people! When my friend and I got to briefly meet John Candy on Clearwater Beach FL when they were filming "Summer Rental" he was very kind! He was hanging out with crew members and their wives and girlfriends drinking beer and telling jokes! They were hanging on his every word! I'll never forget hearing his booming laugh in person ! What a special memory!
@@starshiptrooper2354 I know what you mean... 26 years he's been gone now this month if you can believe it. Still feels like only yesterday I heard the sad news of his passing. :(
This was one of my dad's favorite movies. I can very vividly remember him laughing so hard he can hardly breathe during the jet boat scene every single time we watched it together which was quite often over the years. I miss Dad, and John Candy.
Another Star Wars connection: a year earlier John Candy played Barf, a half man half dog (he was his own best friend 🤣) in Spaceballs, Mel Brooks’ spoof of Star Wars.
My mom was an extra on a few SCTV episodes back in the day, used to hang out with John Candy on set and has nothing but nice things to say about the man. He truly was one of a kind, RIP John Candy🙏
As an 80s baby ('84), this movie was one of my ultimate childhood favorites. To this day I still crack up at the bear jumping up and down on John Candy. This movie is so underappreciated and thank you so much for selecting it.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles along with The Great Outdoors and Uncle Buck are my holy trilogy of comedy films. No matter how many times I watch them they always make me laugh. They are all hilarious, heartwarming, and ever so charming. Also John Candy really did seem like the absolute salt of the earth.
It's hard to believe Candy was 37 when he made this movie. I am now 42 and he still looks older in that movie than I am now. Such a huge loss, one of the funniest people ever.
Sometimes it's missed, but Roman said if he could get him to eat a dessert also, can you throw in some t-shirts. They have t-shirts when they leave the restaurant.
The scene where Chet blew the fur off the bear's butt was the first time I remember belly laughing as a kid. I think we rewound that scene and replayed it two or three times.
I often like to wonder what kind of great movie we could have gotten with John Candy & Chris Farley in maybe a father/son or some kind of brothers movie.
"Take out the papers and the trash... or you don't get no spendin' cash..." I love the music in this movie, especially the opening song, and the closing song... Thanks Minty! Stay safe, and keep washing those hands, folks! ;-)
John Candy was by far one of the funniest guys I have seen in films. The laughs were always genuine when it came to his comic delivery. Minty should do a "10 Things You Didn't Know About Cool Runnings" which is one of my favorite movies from the late, great John Candy.
"I see the underdeveloped resources & a waste management facility focusing on the newest rage in waste: Medical refuse. Infected bandages, body parts, IV tubing, syringes, fluid, blood, radioactive waste, all safely contained, sunken in the lake and sealed for centuries. I ask you, what do you see?" *Chet: I just see... see trees*
Fun fact: "The ol' 96er Challenge" in the movie is based on the famous real-life "72oz Steak Challenge" at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. If you can eat the entire meal (steak, dinner roll, baked potato, and salad) in less than an hour, it's free. If not, it's $72. Best of luck and bring your own antacid!
While the Big Texan is famous for the 72oz steak challenge, Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen in Portland, OR has been doing the 72oz challenge since 1948, 13 years before The Big Texan started theirs.
Obviously when i 1st saw the movie when i was a kid i didn't get it, but my mom got it, now that i think about it, my mom really really laugh at that!!??
I remember that cartoon fondly, I really wish that it would come out on DVD in the near future. When it does hopefully come out, I hope that the live action bumper segments with John Candy are included. When Fox Family showed reruns of Camp Candy in the late 1990's the completely cut out the bumpers, which made no sense as often John Candy would be shown attempting to demonstrate a wilderness skill, or make a joke which lead into the episode itself.
The Earth didn't deserve a great man like John Candy. He was kind, hilarious and a good father. He's been sorely missed since his passing and there hasn't been a comedic actor like him since IMHO.
I would say The Great Outdoors and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles were both underrated movies for their time. They have aged very well and grown in popularity tremendously.
I don’t really ‘miss’ rewinding and re-rewinding tapes to rewatch a scene, but I do think it’s as important a memory to pass down as memories of a world without home video beyond 8mm.
@@hailmammonmoments7568 I'm sad I can't seem to remember what the other movies were on my tape.. (the ones that fit 3 movies) I must not have watched the others much.. one may have been Doctor Detroit..
Weirdest thing; I was literally watching this movie last night, and I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to to a video about it. Then I woke up and saw this🤷🏼♂️.
I grew up watching John Candy on SCTV. Loved everything he did no matter how bad the movie, he made it worth watching. When he bought into the rival football team he was here a lot and nobody ever had anything bad to say about meeting him. Truly the only celebrity passing that brought a tear to my eye.
I saw that interview w candy on you tube and he was so humble and down to earth...he genuinely loved his family and fans, I dont think he realized how well liked he was
Bass Lake is not in Yosemite National Park. It’s in town called Oakurst. Yosemite Valley where the Star Trek scene was filmed is about an hour away from Bass Lake. Love your channel!
Damn it Minty! You did it again, and with my man John Candy. I held my pee to the last minute and was about to get up. Now I have to suffer 15 minutes and 5 seconds!
I'm Aussie and I use to always get confused when I saw "The Great Outdoors" in the tv guide. I'd get so excited thinking it was the movie only to be disappointed when Ernie Dingo came on.
Any man who would buy a stranger a hot dog and a beer to apologize for a mishap, Is a pure gentlemen. That is something that doesn’t exist anymore. We need to bring that back because that is what John Candy would do in the movie and real life.
Growing up I loved watching the great outdoors. As destiny would have it, my wife and I inherited a home near bass lake Yosemite where the movie was filmed. I didn’t know that was the locations until we went to the Ducey’s resort to eat . We then discovered they had all these pictures of the movie posted everywhere . I googled it and the whole movie was filmed where I live now!! I feel so blessed and grateful ! Take care everyone , be safe in these crazy times!!!
As an 18 year, I had a certain appreciation for Cammi. She looked smoking in the pool scene and cute as hell in her waitress uniform. And it has to be mentioned that Annette Benning was simply gorgeous in this film.
If theres no full damce scene, ya gotta have a sub love story.. BluesBrothers and Clerks 2. Smith said every great movie has a full blown dance scene in it :-p
I always remember the scene when they all ran out of the house, but you can see Dan Aykroyd half standing in the doorway with his arm up counting 1,2,3 and then they all ran back in the house.
That's like the typo I found on the VHS sleeve for 1982's TRON; The synopsis writer referred to the MCP as the "Master Control Panel" rather than the Master Control Program that it actually is.
Speaking of DVD packaging errors and given that Arnold Schwarzenegger was referenced in this video, the DVD packaging for "T2" had the quote, "No feat but what we make".
Somewhere I have a picture of my sitting with my dad in a recliner watching the end of the movie where the bear was shot in the ass by the shotgun lamp. I was 9 years old at the time and it struck me as so funny that my face was beet red from laughing so hard! I made him rewind it over and over again! Oh, the memories!
I met Shawnee Smith at a convention and I asked her what it was like to work with John Candy on “Who’s Harry Crumb?” She said he was the sweetest guy ever. He was really tough on himself, but he was really great and so sweet to the rest of us.
Minty, thank you for doing these videos. Especially in a trying time we are all involved facing. It’s nice to sit back and watch these learning some things I never have from another educated movie lover and also look back on facts we might both know. I truly do enjoy these.
The ol'96 part always kills me.Especially when he has to eat the gristle and fat and Roman still wants to put a dessert down him for free Paul Bunyon hats and the t shirt says I ate a 96er.My favorite part.Love you John Candy.Rest in peace.
My friend had the great luck to meet Mr. Candy. It was late in a grocery store when he seen him shopping, he had just wanted to say hi and how much he loved his movies and then to leave him in peace, however Mr. Candy said he was not bothering him and had a conversation with my friend. He also autographed a box of cereal and gave my friend the money to pay for the cereal lol. He says he never opened it and it's his prized possession
So my friend likes your channel and told me to put this: "There are no mountains in Wisconsin..I am from Wisconsin. We only have bluffs in Wisconsin...but it is still a good movie. Joe Mehring 2023"
1986-they were making a movie in the town where I was at. I had just placed my order at the counter of a Burger King. The following scene took place: Woman:"I need 250 whopper combos." Manager:(shocked)"Excuse me, what?" Woman:"I need 250 whopper combos and do you have some boxes they can go in?" Manager:"Are you serious?" Woman:"I need to feed the extras at the movie set." Manager:"Why did you come to my restaurant? There's a McDonalds a mile from here." Woman:"The director specifically said Burger King. Can you please hurry?" Yikes!! Every fast food worker's nightmare.
I have been visiting Bass Lake since the the early 80’s. I remember this film in those days and dine at Ducey’s every year. I have also walked inside the cabin set on the Universal Backlot which still exists today. Great film that has a special place for me.
I sure did, when the clip got shown. I am currently working my way thought the first two seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation. I cannot wait to get the other seasons as well since this show helped to make me a science fiction fan for life.
I teared up when Mr Candy so prematurely passed away. He was always what I envisioned as that guy that any and everyone would adore as a family member or friend or neighbor, etc. I would have loved to have had a dad like Candy in this movie. Chet was great and so believable. I don't consider my high praise of John to be naive at all because he was the real deal. *I guess I should have watched another minute of the video and I would have known that menchie covered this already. Oh well, too late now.
