Laughing on the Outside

“A truthful look at John Candy—affectionate but unblinking.” — San Francisco Examiner Funny and gentle, John Candy was loved by millions of movie fans for playing true-to-life characters. Whether as the irrepressible bon vivant in Splash , the misunderstood slob in Uncle Buck , or the generous lonely salesman in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , John Candy struck a perfect balance between self-deprecating humor and irresistible, emotional warmth. In this compassionate portrait of John Candy, awa