ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL on His Experience With Comedy Legends on Set of National Lampoon’s VACATION

Anthony Michael Hall discusses his first major role in the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation and what it was like working with the one and only Chevy Chase.
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Anthony Michael Hall (Breakfast Club, Halloween Kills) joins us this week to discuss his ascension into stardom in the 80’s with Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science and his evolution of getting involved in new projects and different roles nowadays, such as his character in the new Halloween Kills. Anthony discusses fond moments in prior roles and with previous costars, including his relationship with the legendary director John Hughes. We also talk about experiences with Tim Burton, Stanley Kubrick, and working with Jamie Lee Curtis on the new set of Halloween Kills.
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[@BrockLanders]

I’ve always noticed that everyone has mixed opinions about Chevy, but nobody ever has a bad word to say about John Candy. The guy was a true legend and a great person.

[@richardthompson6366]

Candy is a Canadian legend.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

He didn't have mixed opinions about Chevy. He had a clear cut opinion and described his personality. It was just different than John Candy's personality. That's how life works.

[@LittleTrixter]

I can’t wait for his documentary ❤

[@davidwiley4953]

Hall probably doesn't like negative gossip about others especially given his past.

[@roarickshu]

For most of us, how we treated others in life is the legacy we leave behind. The wealthy leave behind buildings with their names on them and artists leave behind their work, but for most of us the best we can hope for is to have people carry us in their hearts.

[@peterdaniel66]

ANYBODY who got to work with John Candy is truly a lucky human being... he was something special... rip

[@RestrainingHollywood]

I never stopped Loving Anthony Michael Hall. Dude is a Legend..

[@batuksri]

“Can I borrow your underpants for ten minutes?” Immortal movie line.

[@FinnsPack]

Had a chance to meet Anthony Michael Hall at a CON a few years ago. He was literally alone at his table.. believe no one realized he was there yet. Happy he has been able to maintain his career into adulthood. He is a great actor and has always been one of my favorites.

[@kentkatchem]

He's ALOT more well-spoken then I would've thought.. I love it!

[@anha5816]

@@kentkatchem I thought the same thing at first and then remembered how well spoken he was as a teen and I guess that carried over to adulthood.

[@jedijones]

At a lot of these cons, no one cares about the guests unless they're from a sci-fi or fantasy movie or show.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Looking at him now, I wouldn't have known it's the same actor from his early movies or SNL.

[@JonathanMCook]

Concur with jedijones. Unless you're famous for being in some type of OG or current superhero, animated series, or pop-culture show/movie, NOBODY cares at those type of events. Best example I can give years ago when I use to watch Collider and one of the hosts talked about going to SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) and seeing none other than Ernest Borgnine "alone" at a table. As the host addressed it, this was a guy who won a Best Actor Oscar (and also nominated for four Emmys and was in Airwolf). Yet if Peter Cullen (whose a national treasure BTW excluding his work on Bayformers) were at the same event, the line would stretch as if Christian Louboutin himself were selling his signature heels for $100 a pair to every Kardashian wannabe in the greater LA/SD area. it is what it is.

[@noodlehat3250]

Anthony in Sixteen Candles was a classic comedic performance

[@sclogse1]

I just don't recognize him.

[@RDSports5]

Weird Science too. He owned that role as Gary

[@jeffcarter9048]

If it's ok with my dad she's coming home with me...lol

[@revwillyg6450]

Goddammit mom, I got my headgear on!!😂

[@ACD1994]

Anthony Michael Hall was so funny in Sixteen Candles. Unfortunately it's not a very good movie, and has aged poorly.

[@ThinDiezel]

Michael hall in weird science at that blues bar is still one of the greatest things ever.

[@rocknroller77]

😄

[@johnburke6332]

The family jewels?!

[@davecassady7468]

"I say, you guys get along w/ your parents?"

[@tdashjtj]

I always say only Anthony Michael Hall could've did that bar scene just like only Eddie Murphy could've did that bar scene in 48 Hours.

[@bobsmith-tf2wb]

"See you guys in the emergency room!"

[@kentkatchem]

Vacation is still one of my all time Favs... alot because of this man... Loved every sec. of this movie from start to finish.. :)

[@williamrogers9004]

Fav part. They're lost on CHI southside. Clark " pardon me homes, do u know how to get to freeway?" Black dude "MAN!!FUK YO MAMMA!"

[@toddsalkowski448]

Damn, he is cool dude! Fantastic stories and humble and grateful as can be. So happy to see him still getting it done.

[@Subo23]

Everyone loved John Candy

[@ninjavigilante5311]

He was the real life uncle buck!

[@bradsmith9189]

The nicest there ever was…

[@DaChef1974]

The best.

[@bartlett454]

John Candy. Immense talent wrapped up in the body of an over-sized teddy bear. He made his name to Americans in light-hearted comedies like "Uncle Buck" or "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" and greasy, sleazy characters like Johnny LaRue or Harry (the guy with the snake on his face) from Harry's Discount Sex Emporium on SCTV. Drama too, like his role in "JFK". A very kind and generous man who loved his hometown of Toronto and that city's CFL team, the Argonauts. A loving and devoted family man. He is deeply, deeply missed.

[@craigusselman546]

He was just coming into his own he died too young.

[@kevinherd3437]

AMH is a legend, Weird Science is a favorite of mine. JC was always great and will always be missed.

[@michaelknapp8961]

I just remember being in the theatre when Vacation came out and laughing my head off!!!!

[@rolandofgilead43]

he also did Six Pack (1982) which is a favorite film of mine

[@jawick]

"Six Pack" is great.

[@geraldbrown2875]

Grew up watching SCTV everyone loves John Candy, gone way too soon❤🇨🇦

[@horseshoe2blah201]

I love to hear AMH's behind the scenes stories. I grew up with all his movies and loved them.

[@damianedwards8827]

I like how Anthony avoided throwing Chevy under the bus And just kept it Brief and Respectful Then got excited about JOHN CANDY. Haha

[@theman2017inc]

A true professional

[@bluefish4999]

Saw the first Vacation movie at the drive-in in San Diego when I was a kid, great memories.

[@MrDeadstu]

Vacation, 16 Candles, Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and Johnny B Good ! Shit man, Anthony was my childhood ! He was probably my favorite actor as a teenager, he always seemed genuine, I am glad he is still going strong. Chevy maybe strange, but he is a LEGEND IMO.

[@steveconn]

Johnny B. Good probably killed his career. Awful.

[@MrDeadstu]

@@steveconn Can't really blame AMH for the overall movie, yes it was average, but it had it's moments.

[@mightysprocket]

@@steveconn I think “Freddy Got Fingered” hurt him more

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

Check out the movie Out Of Bounds(1986) ....great underrated action/thriller movie he did

[@roems6396]

Ferris Bueller was written for him, but he wasn’t able to do it. His career would have gone a different direction if he got that. He was also great as the bully in Edward Scissor Hands, which was a departure from his “nerd” awkward teenager parts he usually played.

[@gabetrix]

He’s a great actor who continues to work with great directors and artists. Awesome Podcast, Michael!!!

[@civlwrbuf]

He doesn't get a lot of credit for Dead Zone but he was really good in that.

[@boleperishon5272]

Loved Dead zone. Shame they didn't end it properly.

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Loved the show as well. He played Johnny so well. And his chemistry with the actress that played Sarah and the guy playing Stillson was great

[@scottarivett496]

I think he’d make a great TV cop/detective like if NYPD Blue or Law & Order were still on

[@DaChef1974]

It was great, too bad it's pretty much forgotten now.

[@leighmonty13]

Was brilliant

[@guillermomaguire5394]

Enjoy listening to this guy. As a coach of young adults who sees them at at 13 through 20, his transformation from a kid to a man is one for the ages. He was on Bosch tv show, and my wife could not believe that was him.

[@Classicrocker6119]

Very articulate and a great storyteller!

[@845835]

Gen Z and Millennials don't really know this guy but he had an incredible career in the 80's.

[@seannanana84]

I'm the same age as 16 Candles lol I grew up with John Hughes movies and I know plenty of millennials who know about Anthony Michael Hall if anything it's because there's a major love for The Breakfast Club among my peers

[@JEspo83]

What millennials don't know who this is? Every millennial I know knows who this is, then again I was born in the early 80s. We all grew up on his movies.

[@horrorfanandy4647]

Nah, don't worry, most of us got caught up one way or another. I know I did.

[@plaztik767]

The first vacation film is legendary..

[@kristinLB]

Just one of the funniest guys in his own way in the 80’s. So lovable in all those old movies. Weird science, 16 candles, breakfast club… love him!

[@johnrodems6360]

Anthony Michael Hall dude working with Chevy Chase from SNL but everyone forgot he was SNL 1986 he was like my age 17 at the time Dude you guys didn’t kill SNL I loved you guys in it - then I remember Johnny B Goode with wait for it Your co-Star Tony Stark dude your career is amazing

[@goldenera4ever]

The first movie I ever saw Anthony in is Six Pack with Kenny Roger's. But man, he's a big part of my childhood. Some great iconic 80's movies.

[@Churro_Flaminguez]

Haven't been following Michael's podcast for a while but it looks like he's doing really well there.

[@paulmysliborski4832]

LOVE AMH!! The guy has it all. Smart, funny, you name it.

[@taraseidel7942]

I always loved Anthony Michael Hall! He always had heart. I was 10 watching 16 Candles and it was my fave. Movie. I left my 10th birthdat party early to go home to see 16 candles

[@kpec3]

Hall has such an engaging manner with his stories!

[@AdamsOlympia]

When I was growing up, Anthony Hall was the big brother I wish I had, and John Candy, the uncle. Both are class acts.

[@l.m.7207]

One of favorite actors growing up. Same age as him. Glad to see he stayed solid and doing well

[@mr.e347]

Anthony did majority of classics from 80s. Legend!

[@kristiwilliams6518]

I love Antony Michael Hall!!!!!

[@kimmoore0427]

Am I this first commenter? 😳😬. I love this guy!!! I can't believe this is the same guy in the National Lampoon's shows and 16 Candles! I also loved him on SNL!!!!!

[@A.I-GAMING]

Some of the funniest skits on SNL were with Anthony, it is too bad most of those episodes are impossible to find, especial the boxing skit - prob one the best SNL skits ever.

[@MrWoodMan23]

An underrated actor. No doubt about it. 👍

[@dancingvirgil]

An overused comment. No doubt about it.

[@MrWoodMan23]

@@dancingvirgil well you commented so...

[@goodpainlive]

Vacation and Fletch- all time classics.

[@roshandmatabick6676]

Chevy does have a reputation for being difficult. But he is chevy chase. Comic legend and genius. Learn to manage talent.

[@toddADHDrocks]

such a great interview!

[@voodoochild1975az]

My take on Candy is that he improved anything you added him to... lead role or cameo. Small part in Vacation, but he was great and it made the film better. Big part is Spaceballs, and again, he makes it better. Tiny part in Blues Brothers, but again, a great film made just a bit better because he showed up... Harry Crumb he essentially carried himself. Looking back, it should have been a bad movie. A lot of bad elements... but Candy cast in the lead, made it a funny film worth watching a few times. So to me it looked like that if you were making a comedy and got John Candy in any role, you were 1/2 way to a good comedy. As for Chevy and Vacation... I think I get it from interviews. Chevy is always snarky, always making little digs for a joke. Some people get really pissed off by it, some see it harmless teasing. Hall did not take offense to the puberty /masturbation joke, took it as a joke, and had no beef with Chevy... but some people would have lost their shit over that 'how dare you talk like that... to a CHILD!!!' I can see it now. Chevy is a snarky comedian with real snark in real life. Perhaps even a Landsnark. Getting along with his sounds dependent on the thickness of your skin, and willingness to brush off the jabs. When they did a sequel/reboot to Vacation, I refused to watch. First off, I am sick of reboots, but when I heard it was an sequel and they did NOT cast Hall as Rusty... nope. Never watched it. The first film was rare comedic perfection. Every scene worked, every actor was great. It seem Christmad Vacation gets more attention since everyone watches it at least once a year, but as good as it is... my money is on the original film for best in the series. And no other Rusty actor threw down with Chevy as well as Hall. He had better be proud of that film and his work in it.

[@DaChef1974]

John stole every scene he was in, because the man just had heart and it showed. Harry Crumb is still one of my favorite movies.

[@kxmode]

So glad they reshot the ending or else I wouldn't have seen and heard my favor part with the moose! Especially when Clark punches the moose's nose and it speaks lol 😆

[@somebuddyX]

I really loved him as Johnny Smith in The Dead Zone!

[@jcat3409]

I just watched Johnny be Good yesterday.. another great movie.

[@madamehogan8553]

One of the best from my 80's teenagehood! My sister and I still to this day say "Very hot! Very hot!" to each other :)

[@362chop]

Tells a good story. one of the good guys.

[@hayden2897]

You rock bro's thanks for your movies both of you. Glad I found this channel .....🤟🤗

[@stevezisk3415]

Watch the Roller Coaster scene with him and Candy, Anthony is laughing from the Beginning

[@ronniewilliams2465]

Loved him playing a heel in the Lonesome Dove series.

[@shaunguffey9199]

That's funny he says John Candy was Uncle Buck. John Candy's daughter says he was just like his character Uncle Buck.

[@gastondoumerc7863]

Ran into him a couple of years ago. I asked, “Has anyone ever told you you look like Anthony Michael Hall?” He said “Yeah all the time.” Nice man. I simply thanked him for all his awesome movies that were woven into my DNA. Great memories.

[@vincesmith2499]

Anthony Michael Hall is starting to look like SCOTT Hall. HEY YO!

[@JacobDean88]

I think the first time I ever saw him in was 6 Pack with Kenny Roger's. I think he was about 10 or younger. Johnny Be Good was a good one too.

[@gargantuaism]

Why is the interviewer so stunned that he auditioned for On Golden Pond?

[@Chet73]

I was stunned. It’s probably because people don’t realize how far back his career goes.

[@DaveMiller2]

I'm slightly older than AMH and I was surprised. I didn't know that. I didn't know he was acting at that time. The Breakfast Club is the first time I saw him.

[@stevemchale9775]

I lived near John Candy. He's just as you would think he is. Huge loss.

[@daveristic7895]

I saw John on Yonge Street in Toronto when I was about 20 years old, I was driving south, he was driving north. Traffic had us both stopped side by side. I was smoking in my car and an extremely familiar voice just outside my window said "You know, those things'll kill ya"...I look over and it is John in an M6 BMW, looking every bit of Uncle Buck, smoking a cigar. I said "Holy shit! John Candy! I fuckin love you man!" He took the cigar out of his mouth, smiled and said "I fuckin love you too man" and then traffic moved on and so did we. Not many would appreciate what that interaction means to me, but I hold it with the highest fondness.

[@stevemchale9775]

@@daveristic7895 that's cool. Yeah I've met him a few times in an everyday setting. Well once at a sports celebrity dinner. Just like you said. He always seems to know what to say lol

[@lapelcelery42]

@@daveristic7895 Such a good story.

[@davidstewart4310]

@@daveristic7895 if this is true, then its the coolest things ive ever heard in my life!

[@DaChef1974]

@@daveristic7895 This story made my day. Thanks! I'm a huge fan of John Candy, man do I wish it would have been me.

[@johnq2068]

I only just recently realized he was in Edward scissorhands!

[@gemdavey]

AMH is a good comedic actor who has had his share of roles. Caught him today on Sixteen Candles playing farmer Ted ;-)

[@jtmoore662]

I loved his show The Dead Zone.

[@brickwitheyes1710]

I remember being a kid and watching that movie thinking how fucking lucky Anthony is. He is with Beverley D'Angelo one of the most beautiful women in the world. Chevy Chase, John Candy at an amusement park to themselves. Anyone of those would be amazing enough on its own.

[@leighmonty13]

Love his work grew up watching it

[@peterfranks6243]

my favourite movie of his has to be.. Weird Science. he carried it brilliantly, as I was 16 years old at the time i styled my hair the exact same as his.... memorys 😂

[@sahej6939]

He met Harold Ramis & John Candy!!

[@jmacofearth]

So good. Both of you.

[@stevelibby6852]

What are the odds of being in a GOOD Chevy Chase movie? Good job!

[@taraseidel7942]

Loved John Candy! Hilarious

[@Bertiesghost]

Candy was the greatest. I think if he’d lived he would have transitioned to serious roles like Steve Carrell or Robin Williams.

[@steveconn]

He did have a serious role as a NOLA guy in JFK, though he said he sweated with nerves the whole scene.

[@garyenwards1608]

@@steveconn great role

[@cowetascore8476]

Planes Trains and Automobiles truly showed his range.

[@GuidoGrasso]

His version of Dead Zone was really good.

[@mikeroman5208]

MR asked him in a kind of roundabout way if he has any stories of Chevy being a jerk and AMH just sidestepped that like a pro! Good for him!

[@billymadison8036]

Dude I totally forgot you were the original Russ... great roll, epic film

[@johnangela1933]

The wally world parking lot was actually Santa Anita racetrack

[@jonnylawrence7766]

I never realised he played the role of the bully in the episode of Community where Jeff fights. It was like a Vacation reunion

[@SonnyGTA]

*realized.

[@WesaTwoRivers]

@@SonnyGTABoth are correct depending on whether you are American or British.

[@briangoodie3420]

Not sure why they never bring up the movie six pack. It had Kenny Roger's and Diane Lane in it and they act like it never happened.

[@mistervacation23]

Dad this is not the car you ordered...

[@devastaterx]

Ok, I found my "Man Cave". I mean, I don't need the podcasting gear but man or man, I'll live in that room

[@rachel-in-the-208]

Now I feel old too … His voice though! Not like I remember 🤣 (To me he will always be “Farmer Ted”)

[@johnnyutah1983]

No Christie Brinkley questions? John Candy was so great in everything he did

[@thewkovacs316]

lol at talking about a movie from 1981 and saying "that's how old i am" his first major movie was vacation and that came out in 83

[@j2174]

John Candy is a Canadian icon.

[@mymymy9452]

*The Dead Zone tv show was my shit all 6 season's were great. It made me went back to watch the original movie with Christopher Walken's and Martin Sheen. Also read the book from Stephen King.*

[@floorticket]

He sounds like Lars Ulrich when he says "Man."

[@pollard068]

"Record" is my fav Ulrich word

[@440mopar5]

I remember him in Six Pack....

[@jedifyfe]

They need to make a Weird Science sequal with AMH as a dad.

[@jaycepero8069]

True story, my dad rented Vacation for us, but then fell ill and passed away, and we wound up never returning the movie, so we watched it all the time for years. I know it like the back of my hand. If it's on tv my siblings and I will text each other screen shots of "the family truckster."

[@sandyunderpants4376]

If you only had been able to watch it before the funeral, you could have put him on the top of your car and driven around for a few weeks.

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Its hard to think this is the same nerd boy we all loved back in the 1980s. its like a sudden change over night.

[@Inspector-71]

He was in an earlier movie than Vacation called Six Pack with Kenny Rogers and Diane Lane, that's a nice movie

[@bobsiyt6548]

He totally dodged the Chevy question

[@night_speed]

I really want that Fright Night poster.

[@bobabooey4537]

On Golden Pond - 1981. AMH was great from back in the day. Im a few years younger so the timing was great for movies from the 80's. Rusty lol.

[@cherylb2008]

MAH in sixteen candles was so funny

[@savage810]

"She's Having a Baby" and "The Big Picture". I know this isn't about Kevin Bacon, but those were nuts.

[@nisselarson3227]

He was a pretty convincing bad guy in Warehouse 13. :)

[@nathantibbs4602]

The funniest movie I’ve ever seen.

[@moncorp1]

He sure skirted around the Chevy thing.

[@joeygonzo]

dude was in classic movies

[@thewebstylist]

Luv listening to MAH stories

[@3.2Carrera]

I didn't even notice the the Wally World scenes were pickups. AMH's height was about the same as Beverly D's thought filming, but indeed he towered over her in those shots. Puberty is a strange thing, lol.

[@JohannGambolputty22]

I just can't ever picture him not as a young adult in the years from Vacation to Johnny Be good.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I miss this guy when he was Rusty. I miss Candy too. :((