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John Candy A Life in Comedy [electronic resource] : by Myers, Paul.aut; Aykroyd, Dan.; CloudLibrary;
From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy—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. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Comedy; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
© 2025., House of Anansi Press Inc,
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John Candy : a life in comedy / by Myers, Paul,1960-author.; Aykroyd, Dan,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."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. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Candy, John.; Comedians; Motion picture actors and actresses;
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Planes, trains and automobiles [videorecording (DVD)] by Hughes, John,1950-; Martin, Steve,1945-; Candy, John,1950-1994;
Steve Martin, John Candy.An advertising executive who wants to fly home to Chicago for Thanksgiving winds up in a cross-country goose chase with an unlucky but loveable salesman.CHV rating: PG.MPAA rating: R.Adult.DVD dolby digital 5.1 surround.NTSC 1.
Subjects: Comedy films; Feature films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired;
© [2000], c1987., Paramount,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Year of the Rocket : John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, a crooked tycoon and the craziest season in football history / by Woods, Paul(Paul Stuart),1957-author.;
The century-old Toronto Argonauts, like the rest of The Canadian Football League, seemed to be in shambles in 1991. But everything changed when The Argos were acquired by an unlikely trio. 'Year of the Rocket' is the untold saga of one of the greatest gambles in sports history, and one of the most unforgettable seasons on any gridiron, brought to life by a veteran sportswriter who combines meticulous research with the perspective and passion of a lifelong fan. Paul Woods lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Canadian Football League; Toronto Argonauts (Football team);
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Once Upon a Crime.... by Levy, Eugene,film director.; Shepherd, Cybill,actor.; Belushi, Jim,actor.; Candy, John,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cybill Shepherd, Jim Belushi, John CandyOriginally produced by MGM in 1992.What do you get when you combine four bumbling American tourists, a puppy and a dead body? Inspired lunacy! Sean Young and Richard Lewis are two down-and-out Americans attempting to return a lost dog to its Monte Carlo socialite owner for a {dollar}5000 reward. But when the owner is murdered, they become the prime suspects. But who's the real killer? The roulette loser? The gigolo? Or could it possibly be... the dog? John Candy, James Belushi, Cybill Shepherd and George Hamilton also star.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Crime.; Detective and mystery films.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.;
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Wagons East. by Markle, Peter,film director.; Greene, Ellen,actor.; C. McGinley, John,actor.; Candy, John,actor.; Lewis, Richard,actor.; Picardo, Robert,actor.; A. Grant, Rodney,actor.; Lionsgate (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ellen Greene, John C. McGinley, John Candy, Richard Lewis, Robert Picardo, Rodney A. GrantOriginally produced by Lionsgate in 1994.A group of settlers in the western frontier decide that it’s not worth it, and create a wagon train heading back east to New York.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Western films.; Satire.; Action and adventure films.;
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Beautiful Darling. by Rasin, James,film director.; Warhol, Andy,actor.; Darling, Candy,actor.; Lebowitz, Fran,actor.; Woodlawn, Holly,actor.; Waters, John,actor.; Morrissey, Paul,actor.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andy Warhol, Candy Darling, Fran Lebowitz, Holly Woodlawn, John Waters, Paul MorrisseyOriginally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2010.An intimate and tender portrait of the life and work of the iconic actress and model, Candy Darling, the Andy Warhol superstar. BEAUTIFUL DARLING is a seminal film in both art and LGBTQIA+ culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Women artists.; Motion pictures--History.; Popular culture.; Art and architecture.;
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Joy of cooking / by Rombauer, Irma S.,1877-1962,author.; Becker, Ethan,1945-author.; Becker, John,author.; Becker, Marion Rombauer,author.; Brones, Anna,illustrator.; Norton, John,illustrator.; Scott, Megan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1077-1080) and index.The 2019 edition of the iconic 'Joy of Cooking' is fully updated with 600 new, exciting, and fresh recipes and expertly researched reference material. This edition includes a large selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free recipes, expanded coverage of new ingredients and cooking techniques, and new illustrations.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, American.;
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You're going to love this book! / by John, Jory.; Tallec, Olivier.;
Attention, reader: You're going to love this book! No, really, you are. It's got everything you could ever want: comedy, drama, action, heart. Plus--are you ready? It's got homework! Ahh yeah! And a trip to the best place ever, the dentist! Ahhhh yeahhh! Additionally--brace yourself--it's got raisins! Nature's candy. Ahh Yeahhh! This book is so great, you won't be able to stop reading it. I dare you not to have fun.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Animals; Vegetables; Dentists; Homework; Encouragement;
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Terminator 3 [videorecording (DVD)] rise of the machines / by Mostow, Jonathan; Schwarzenegger, Arnold,1947-; Stahl, Nick,1979; Danes, Claire,1979;
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken.Schwarzenegger returns as the time-traveling T101 Terminator sent to protect John Connor, Earth Resistance leader, and an unsuspecting veterinarian who learns her destiny is linked with Connor. But a new foe, the upgraded T-X Terminator, stronger and smarter than the T101, will stop at nothing to destroy them.CHV rating: 14A.
Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Robots; Science fiction films; Adventure films; Feature films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired;
© c2003., Warner Home Video,
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