On this day in movie history - Uncle Buck (1989)

Uncle Buck

directed and written by John Hughes,

was released in the United States on August 16, 1989.

Music by Ira Newborn.

Cast:

John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, Garrett M. Brown, Elaine Bromka, Amy Madigan, Jay Underwood, Brian Tarantina, Laurie Metcalf, Suzanne Shepherd, Mike Starr, William Windom.

Born on this day – John Candy:

Actor

Comedian

October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994

I wasn't the hugest fan of John Candy but must say Uncle Buck has become my favorite 'go to' movie when I need a good laugh.  He is greatly missed, but we'll always have his films when we need a 'Candy fix'.

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