John Candy

SCTV, clockwise from top left: Joe Flaherty as Guy Caballero, Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley (center), Catherine O'hara as Lola Heatherton, John Candy as Johnny LaRue, Eugene Levy as Bobby Bittman, Martin Short as Ed Grimley, Rick Moranis as Bob MacKenzie, 1976-1981

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘SCTV’?

The legendary sketch show introduced audiences to Catherine O’Hara, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, John Candy, more

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES, John Candy, Steve Martin, 1987,

Check Out AMC’s John Candy Marathon Full Schedule

The legendary comedian would have turned 75 this year.

THE 8TH ANNUAL YOUNG COMEDIANS SHOW, John Candy, aired 12/16/1983. © HBO /Courtesy Everett Collection

Why John Candy Absolutely Hated Shooting This Iconic Scene from ‘Stripes’

‘People would take a little advantage,’ said Bill Murray.

BREWSTER'S MILLIONS, Richard Pryor, John Candy, 1985

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Brewster’s Millions,’ the 1985 Richard Pryor Classic

This classic Richard Pryor comedy, which turns 40 today, was actually based on a book written in 1902.

COOL RUNNINGS, Malik Yoba, Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, 1993,

‘Cool Runnings’ Cast Pays Tribute to the Late John Candy at 90s Con

John Candy played the coach in the film, which was loosely based on the first Jamaican bobsled team.

UNCLE BUCK, John Candy, 1989

John Candy Died 31 Years Ago — Here’s What Catherine O’Hara Had to Say About Their Long Friendship

Candy died on close friend and collaborator O’Hara’s 40th birthday.

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5 Things You Never Knew About John Candy

His appearance in ‘Home Alone’ was actually a favor to the screenwriter.

Dunkin Donuts John Candy collage

John Candy’s Son Chris Shares What His Dad Would Have Thought About His Super Bowl Ad

He appeared in the star-studded Dunkin’ ad this year.

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES, Steve Martin, John Candy, 1987,

When Is ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ Airing on TV This Year?

The Steve Martin/John Candy Thanksgiving classic will hit the small screen at least once between now and Turkey Day.

Blues Brothers John Candy screengrab

5 Early Scene-Stealing Comedy Movie Performances From John Candy

“1941,” “The Blues Brothers,” “Splash” and more supporting roles that helped the legendary John Candy become the comedy icon he remains today.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, Anthony Michael Hall, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Barron, 1983

National Lampoon’s Vacation — 40 Years And Counting

The family road trip has never been clearer than it is with this 40th anniversary release of ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ – now available on 4K.