John Candy: Johnny Toronto

John Candy takes his first steps into professional comedy on the main stage at Second City Chicago, where he strikes up a friendship with a young Bill Murray.

But just as he’s finding his rhythm, he’s called home to help launch a new chapter of Second City in Toronto.

We trace Candy’s early days in improv—and the beginnings of a career rooted in collaboration, heart, and homegrown talent.

John Candy: The Lou Gehrig of Comedy is a series that honours the timeless humour and heartfelt performances of John Candy, star of hits like Splash, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Home Alone.

Consider supporting us by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmediaWritten & Hosted by Ryan BarnettProduced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia GemmitiRecorded by Tyler RaumanAdditional voices by Matthew Barnett & Sean QuinlanA Knockabout Media Production*This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use*

Hosted on Acast.

See acast.com/privacy for more information.