ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Before the fame, John Candy was a kid from the Toronto suburbs with a big heart and a knack for making people laugh. This episode looks back at his early years—from children's theatre stages to his first big break auditioning for Second City Toronto—marking the quiet start of a legendary comedic journey.
John Candy: The Lou Gehrig of Comedy is a series that honours the timeless humour and heartfelt performances of John Candy, star of hits like Splash, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Home Alone.
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Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett
Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti
Recorded by Tyler Rauman
Additional voices by Matthew Barnett & Sean Quinlan
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