John Candy: A Life in Comedy
with Paul Myers
Hosted by Susan Johnston
This book is a thoughtful, thorough and entertaining portrait of one of the funniest people ever. Myers captures the humanity of one of the greats!
CKCU’s Susan Johnston sits down with Paul Myers, the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, to discuss John Candy: A Life in Comedy, a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy’s most beloved and enduring stars.
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy’s tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.
Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy’s closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian’s unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit.
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