Born on this day – John Candy:

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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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.