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John Candy : A Life in Comedy. Cover Image Book Book

John Candy : A Life in Comedy.

Myers, Paul. (Author).

Summary:

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 Candys tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Myers was born in Toronto, ON. A RADD Pick.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781487009526
  • Physical Description: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Canada : House of Anansi Press, 2025.

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General Note:
LA
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
Library Bound Incorporated
Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts
PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy
PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 2 current holds with 1 total copy.
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