The Best of John Candy SCTV

[@judymcgaugh6480]

I met a guy while in Toronto who was friends with John Candy , he was a movie screen writer and worked on movie sets.. John had already died and I told him what a big fan I was of John's and how I loved his comedy so much... I don't know why but he started telling stories about John and how when he died , he said the funeral procession was nothing like he had never seen before, he said the police in LA had the big freeway out there from downtown to Culver City Calif. Blocked completely and all exits blocked so all the cars for the funeral could go thru without disruption. He said folks were lined up all along the edge of the freeway yelling out Johns name and throwing flowers to the hearse , he said it was amazing how much he was loved.. He and I were at a Celebrity convention in Canada and as we parted we took photos of us together, this was around Oct.1994 and John had died March 4TH 1994, on his last movie WAGONS EAST and was cremated .. SO this guy named Dave who was a friend of Johns as we were parting from having lunch together, he asked for my address and said he would send me some things from John's office and I thinked said how wonderful that would be.. I did my business in Canada and flew back home , I never saw Dave again before leaving.. so time passed and I kind of forgot about Dave ..months later I received this big package and it also contained a huge tube that posters or art work is mailed in. I was very surprised that on a chance meeting that we would both have John in common, and time had went by and I forgot about his offer to send some John Candy things..and you know how folks are being well meaning but saying they will do something and really intend on doing it and just putting it on the back burner and forgetting it completely. Since many months went by I myself forgot about it. Well I opened the art or poster tube first, and in it was posters from 1986 Armed and Dangerous movie signed by John Candy, it was the large one that is put up at theaters . Then there were small ones from movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles signed, and from movie Summer Rental mini movie poster vintage.. all this great stuff and I still had the package to open. Inside that was a letter explaining what everything was, there was a baseball hat ,and a T shirt that said "FROST BACKS " on it . Dave said in the letter that this was the name John Candy decided to name his Productions Company and I was a little confused by that until Dave explained that John was Canadian, and it was suppose to be a funny take on what Hispanics were called coming from Mexico to the US. Of course in this day and age it would be socially incorrect to maybe name something that, but at that time it was not looked on as making fun of someone else, John was making fun of himself being Canadian... I got the meaning tho... also there were some photos of John with his family, and a couple of scripts that was signed be John of movies that he had planned to put into production..... I could not believe this guy who I had a chance meeting with in Toronto would be so kind and generous to part with so many great things that were a part of John... I have these things now that I go thru whenever anyone mentions John and his movies. I keep them very safe and protected.. Thanks to Johns friend Dave I received some of the best Personal Collectables ever !!!!!

[@sbergman0894]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory and it makes me so happy to hear that you had this wonderful encounter with Dave.

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

I hope he knew it when he was alive . He thought he was ugly . I think he's the sexiest man ever .

[@garyfrancis6193]

You are semi literate.

[@bubbercakes528]

@@garyfrancis6193 My grandmother always told me; and I’m sure you’ve heard this too; that if you cannot say something nice then say nothing at all. I never knew you had to write like an English professor to leave a comment on youtube. 🤨

[@chadwedul1787]

Semiliterate is one word.

[@olliefoxx7165]

"He beat the woman unconscious with a puppet." Lol...I laughed so hard at that....hysterical

[@no_handle_required]

John Candy left a major gap in entertainment when he died. He was awesome in everything.

[@sudsysutherland359]

John Candy was taken from us way to young. I was fortunate enough to meet John Candy when he owned the CFL Toronto Argonauts with Wayne Gretzky,Bruce McNall & I had seats right behind the Argos bench & Wayne Gretzky & John Candy were standing with the players & chatting with the players & fans because this is when they had just bought the team & were playing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers & I got to meet Wayne & John & got their autographs & chatted with them briefly & they were so down to earth & John was cracking jokes with Wayne & myself & another fan beside me lol. I remember John joking to Wayne saying tell me again Wayne why we bought this team lol.

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

He was moving into drama soon though. His pal Bobby Bittman advised him.

[@tech4172]

Yes 100% the Best

[@seltonk5136]

He should have won Oscar for Who Is Harry Crumb

[@billhenrikson1555]

He is truly missed. 😢

[@LisaHoneychan]

Dave Thomas as Liberace is sheer perfection! I peed laughing!!

[@funkenstien1155]

"I'm SORRY Lee! I'm SORRY!"

[@nadyarossi5102]

WAAAAAY funny!

[@mikkifarmer9626]

John Candy was a brilliant comedic actor who left this world way too soon. Lovers of comedy will never forget his genius.

[@hlcepeda]

I'm still looking for the great episode where Flaherty played _William Buckley_ to Candy's _Meatloaf._ Candy's _Meatloaf_ couldn't out-debate _Buckley_ , so _Meatloaf_ has a smart musician friend throw some Latin at _Buckley_ !

[@evaharvey840]

If he was here now, he'd of! On purpose! I did!

[@KingOfNewYorkHacks]

“Love...is not a big enough word" ~Del Griffith . 25 years gone yesterday. 25 years passing has done nothing to fade the gift that John Candy gave us, and still to this very day keeps putting a smile and tears on my face. God bless John Candy, that was so awfully nice of him to give us so much happiness.

[@vezner]

This is such better comedy than the crap we get today.

[@AudiophileTommy]

A thousand times better,now we’re strangled by damn political correctness and audiences with no common sense !!

[@Lewis9709]

The world could use a comic genius like John Candy right now

[@fjccommish]

Why?

[@amiblueful]

John Candy's Orson Welles impersonation cracks me up every time.

[@LordMarlle]

It's just spot on. I think Orson would've loved it as well

[@Fardawg]

The Christmas one was based on the "frozen peas" commercial outtakes that were likely unknown to the public at the time. Great to hear those referenced back then when you had to be in the business to hear them.

[@JamesSmith-op7yc]

The best! (enough said) I love the guy and miss his talent and personality. One of a kind.

[@candaceohara9916]

Me too! While John Candy was capable of imitating a vast array of characters, his take on Orson Wells remains my personal favorite.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

@@candaceohara9916 I always liked his imitation of Mista Poopoo from the Delivery Circus. Every ski he did a perfect "are you gonna throw a big stink or a little stink?" and of course "it's market day you fool"!

[@collegeman1988]

John Candy was one of those rare comedians who could take something mundane and ordinary and make it so funny that people watching would wet their pants or laugh so hard that they couldn't breathe. I miss that guy.

[@42lookc]

Like the food repairman!

[@ethanshepherd4963]

Well, he was what you might call an "everyman", as in a normal, humble human being that audiences can identify with; even off-screen, John Candy was a pretty normal guy from his head to his toes

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

He's so lovable and handsome . Sad that he didn't think so .

[@nataliapatriciasalzarulo7432]

I watched sctv growing up and so much talent came from this grass roots Canadian channel. The fight scene with Mr Roger's and Julia child is freaking hilarious as is anything John Candy touched

[@candaceohara9916]

SCTV was enough to convert Americans into Canadians.

[@davidfriscic3009]

SNL is dreck next to the genius of SCTV. There simply is no comparison. Growing up these comics were Gods to me--- Eugene Levy, John Candy , Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Joe Flaherty, etc. GENIUS

[@nadyarossi5102]

Couldn't agree more!

[@KimberlyBishh]

They are both great but Sctv is more special ❤❤❤❤

[@garydalie1539]

sctv was one of the best comedy shows ever!!!!

[@jasonreese2088]

IKR , I got hooked on it when I was only 10 (1980) Appreciate it even more now!

[@postatility9703]

No,it was THE best ever ❤!!

[@texterity3873]

Monty Python and SCTV The two giants of comedy

[@TheWhack3]

I used to watch SCTV every friday night...and it was and to my mind remains one of the best canadian variety shows...So many gifted and talented people who were a breath of fresh air in our lives...I miss John as much today as I did went he left us far too soon...God bless you, lad...

[@princeharming8963]

Kenneth Prud'homme - Levy and O'hara can be seen in a number of Christopher Guest comedies... still funny as ever. "For Your Consideration" is a little known gem that is just brilliantly funny.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Prince Harming Thank you for the info !!! love Christopher Guest.

[@crs290]

One of the best variety shows...period. I watched every episode and felt like SCTV was my own little secret. No one else I knew watched it. Brilliant writing, acting, and production. Nothing like it since.

[@iancurtisspectre3744]

+elderly poodle Mr. Guest is an 11

[@bufnyfan1]

nothing upsets me more than when they say that "Corner Gas" was the best comedy ever made in Canada-Corner Gas was the most unfunny excuse of a half hour of all time--1 minute of SCTV had more laughs than all the episodes of Corner Gas combined

[@robertcombs55]

still funnier than ANYTHING on TV today!

[@alucard72]

John Candy was a natural. Always funny and will always be my favorite Uncle. (Buck)

[@brianpedersen4714]

"What's a 'bug'?"

[@townhall05446]

I used to come home late at night when I was 19 or so, somewhat wasted, and go to my room and put on SCTV. I swear I thought I was gonna hurt myself laughing.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Such a gifted actor, he was too good, and that is the reason he left us at such a relatively young age.

[@townhall05446]

@@BladeRunner-td8be Agreed, so many losers and bad people live on and on, while a good guy and gifted person like Candy dies too young.

[@donbishop1634]

If Five Neat Guys albums existed, I'd buy them!

[@williamshaw9047]

It does include such hits as "Who Made the Egg Salad Sandwiches" and "I'm the Goof in the Classroom."

[@KimberlyBishh]

I love them 😂😂😂😂

[@Stephanie-lp5tm]

John Candy you are truly loved and missed!! Rest in peace Sir!

[@markorendas1790]

SOME FOLKS WERE CRAZY FOR JOHN BELUSHI... I THOUGHT JOHN CANDY WAS TOPS...

[@TheTakeOver2021]

The joy john candy gave me is insurmountable! There was something so basic, yet extremely rare with his talent, it will never be topped! I wish he were still alive to keep making instant classic movies and shows!

[@anotherkat4u]

i met him in calgary....he shock my arm/hands with 2 hands..."good 2 see yaa..." he said @ chinook centre ,,,,=^..^=,,,,

[@sirtalkalotdoolittle]

The surprise appearance of King Friday during the boxing match is icing on the cake.

[@stevenhopkins2887]

This is one of my favorite episodes of the great SCTV series...I am old...very old, and because of my age, I was able to see this series in my late 20's and early 30's...As good as Saturday Night Live! Thanks KZbin for bringing back this classic TV series!

[@dianeevans2281]

i can't believe how spot on Martin is on the dustin hoffman impression

[@sheriffburfordt.justice4488]

That was Martin Short? I had never seen this skit and thought maybe Hoffman was a guest on the show.

[@thefuturemrs.billhader5767]

Everybody on SCTV was brilliant. Talent beyond talent. So glad I watched this show.

[@Mepressed]

It's just amazing. Where to start? Julia Child vs. Fred Rogers in the boxing ring? The laughs, ideas, crazed asides and good-hearted genius keeps coming...unbelievable.

[@bellbrass]

When Candy cried like that (1st sketch), it cracked me up, every time!

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

My 2 favourite Canadian Comedians, John Candy and Leslie Nielsen, miss the pair of them...

[@olliefoxx7165]

Didnt know Nielsen was Canadian. He was a funny guy

[@chrisbanbury]

I could watch John Candy do Orson Welles all day.

[@bb7931]

Yes! Always!

[@stephenclickard9428]

When JOHN CANDY waves goodby at the end of UNCLE BUCK i tear up every time.

[@cabbagerollsandcoffee]

Saw a bunch of SCTV t-shirts on eBay, even CCCP1. Good to know they're people who support the community

[@paulnadratowski3942]

So much better than SNL

[@sudsysutherland359]

Way better

[@winniewilbur7306]

Yep ... most SNL is pure shit !

[@trublu71]

Smarter comedy . SNL was great back in it's day. But nothing like SCTV ! RIP John Candy !

[@amandajstar]

So right -- no comparison.

[@phill8005]

They played the story out here. SNL would have ended a couple minutes in with their typical stupid ending.

[@damonmavis4113]

I was expecting a 10 min video when i searched this on youtube. Thankyou for uploading this collection of gems!

[@KimberlyBishh]

I knowww!!!!!❤❤❤

[@TommyAndGracie]

Uncle Buck & Planes, Trains & Automobiles ~ Classics! RIP John Candy

[@PhillipZacharyZac]

Armed and Dangerous

[@SpaneenOomlong]

Wonderful. Who are the two jerks that gave this the thumbs down?

[@williamshaw9047]

Pooter the Clown and that jerk Richard Crenna played in "Summer Rental."

[@mena94x3]

We’re up to 61 jerks now.

[@katefromct1969]

63 jerks now.

[@mtube620]

I miss second city and sctv so much

[@jasonreese2088]

KZbin and DVD

[@wilburbonzo]

I love SCTV and John Candy was never better

[@barrypfost2963]

John candy Blowed it up real good .rip we love you

[@donnadanko7430]

"If he's not helping somebody, he's helping somebody else!"

[@rustykuntz94]

Donna Danko Hey Giorgi!

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

SCTV was the best!

[@tonyarguien3935]

John Candy could be offbeat, outlandish, sleazy, tacky or just utterly hilarious! RIP John.

[@efilperpenfuhrer]

Look at the range of very funny characters Candy plays. Absolute comic genius.

[@danielshumway7046]

I want to meet John Candy someday in the eternities. Hopefully he's up there making all the Angels laugh their wings off

[@damianroberts4330]

The first film that made me bawl at a young age was Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I didn't really understand death yet, and the film just rocked my socks. My parents were so touched at my tears and proud of my empathy in sort of a way. Great family movie night when I look back.

[@downeybill]

i never noticed Flaherty was a drunk in the 5 neat guys!

[@morbidmanmusic]

he wasn't

[@abug5004]

@@morbidmanmusic why is he unsteady on his feet, then?

[@billtooke6642]

@@morbidmanmusic yes he was

[@mattlohr]

They laughed at me in Budapest... THEY LAUGHED AT ME IN PRAGUE!!!!!

[@iancurtisspectre3744]

they laughed at Bob "the man who would be King of the Popes" Hope!

[@candaceohara9916]

I so very much miss the creative brilliance of John Candy. Thank you for uploading his most memorable of performances on SCTV.

[@jacklinonis3719]

John Candy was brilliant!!! Especially the SHMENGY BROS!!!

[@clasystems]

And they really did play the instruments!

[@fjccommish]

Um, John Candy wasn't in the Shmengy brothers segments. Only the Shmengy brothers were in those segments.

[@onionhat745]

Most adorable human being ever.

[@princeharming8963]

Brilliant parody of "What'My Line?". They had the mannerisms of Arlene, Dorothy and Bennett down pat.

[@tpowell453]

John Candy was obviously brilliant, but I have to say - he was even more awesome when working with Joe and Andrea. Holy cow, that first scene with Johnny LaRue was HILARIOUS. Hahaha! Great show. Street Beef. LOLOL

[@tpowell453]

"it's cheap and it's programming ... and that's what we need!" LOL

[@jmnny85]

Hilarious,John Candy was an amazing talent ! And I Love Planes Trains and Automobiles!

[@lookback2674]

SCTV was the best , John Candy is sadly missed!!

[@tomh.2405]

That groveling and begging that Johnny LaRue does at 27:07, after Guy Caballero orders him to go out and do on-the-street interviews, is one of the funniest. Things. Ever.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Lol. Yes, he was shameless. Johnny LaRue didn't let pride or dignity hinder his groveling

[@romeotango58]

"You saw it, he beat a woman unconscious with a puppet'

[@kandyapple8573]

I always wondered who was wearing the costume of Fred Rogers

[@williamshaw9047]

@@kandyapple8573 Martin Short, I think.

[@JeffRebornNow]

@The Bushwacker It used to come on after SNL at 1 AM. I would watch it on a Canadian station, that we got in New York. This was 40 years ago.

[@JeffRebornNow]

@The Bushwacker SNL is not Democratic. SNL's job is to make fun of whoever's in power. They had a field day lampooning Bill Clinton and to a lesser extent Barak Obama. George Bush Sr. loved Dana Carvey's impression of him and even invited him to dinner at the White House. Carvey also did a wonderful Ross Perot. Alec Baldwin does a great job doing Trump, which isn't easy as Trump is already sort of a cartoon character in real life, and it's hard to parody a parody. I don't think Jim Carrey is doing such a great job at impersonating Biden but maybe the dialogue he's given is to blame. They should probably let Carrey ad lib or write his own lines. So I reject your claim that SNL is blindly Democratic and only lampoons Republicans. Their main purpose is to point out absurdities that make everyone laugh, and they take on everyone in order to do that.

[@JeffRebornNow]

@The Bushwacker Wow. Dennis Miller isn't what you'd call a liberal and he has pretty much the same opinion of SNL that I do. And why did you have to get personal and call me a sheep? I wasn't rude or derogatory toward you.

[@bobvar]

I am a rabid SCTV fan from their early syndicated shows that would come on Saturday nights at 11:00 pm before the classic SNL and it easily was funnier . To this day , if I need a laugh I'll watch an episode till my stomach breaks 😂!

[@singinglawnchair]

My parents had this compilation on VHS when I was a kid. Used to watch this constantly. Thank you so much for sharing! An incredible and irreplaceable talent. RIP John.

[@carlpen850]

SCTV was a great show... how sad that a new generation of comedians has yet to show up... other than our politicians of course.

[@iancurtisspectre3744]

I see nothing wrong with the current flock of politicians, I like the Dongaloid in particular, I can relate to a morally multiple bankrupting Trumpanzeeboy dealyboplazapalooza or something

[@jackiebrooks5434]

What a great group of people...always loved them...

[@itsgregheim]

This show is such a constant joy to watch and John Candy had such energy, I miss the opportunity of seeing him still working. Thanks for posting.

[@stacyblue1980]

I miss him. :( Always a fan of SCTV

[@hart60]

Great video ensemble thank you for posting

[@yaywhewclips242]

Edith Prickly, La Rue and Caberlero all in his office, I loved this show!!

[@michaellavoie4555]

Great makeup jobs on Mr. Rogers & Child!

[@bufnyfan1]

Always fell over laughing when on "What's My Shoe Size" Kirk Douglas (Joe Flattery) would say (43:30) "I'd to like say the moderator is a good friend of mine..but if I did I'd be LYING!!!!" (LOL!!)

[@thefuturemrs.billhader5767]

My sister and I used to do Flaherty's Kirk bit. Damn, we'd laugh until we puked.

[@andaimhineach4131]

This show was so flippin' good. Sorely missed.

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

My favorite actor of all time . What a man .

[@varenslegacy5698]

And to think... if this show would have flopped, SNL never would have happened. Lorne Michaels and the rest of em...LEGENDS!

[@jrb2280]

One of the most lovable comedians as a person and in all the characters he played.

[@thurin68]

This guy was a legend and I cried my heart out when he died

[@iancurtisspectre3744]

so did he

[@jasonreese2088]

All those comedians were GENIUS!

[@kenshiloh]

The drunk street reporter bit was mayber the best comedy I have seen in my life. Simply amazing.

[@Mr.8r1ce-8usch]

'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' changed MY life!!! I'm a better human for haviN' Loved J.Candy's Comedy!!!

[@DreFromMaine8472]

I had the VHS of this, so glad it's been uploaded here!

[@alicegrant3731]

I love John Candy. Even if he was in dodgy movies he still acted brilliantly and you were always routing for him. I'm gonna track down as much JC material as I can. He was a legend 🙌

[@popuptarget7386]

My dad laughed his butt off when John Candy did Magnum PEI on one episode where they broadcast CBC programming.

[@bigimskiweisenheimer8325]

The Good ole Days. Thats a fact. I miss them badly.

[@SonOfTamriel]

Thanks for this! I've been looking for that other '5 Neat Guys' sketch for a loooong time!

[@roseofsharon815]

I miss John Candy so much! Thanks for the upload!

[@vonlossberg]

He was so great.. and so much fun. He died too young, but he had a fun life at least. Miss him. That laugh.

[@judeannegossin5373]

love John Candy-rest in peace.

[@italiantraditionalcatholic2390]

The boxing sketch with Julia Childs... absolutely hilarious

[@Jazna1]

Absolutely bonkers. Love John Candy and everyone on SCTV.

[@robertthomas5736]

John Candy,Wanted, Everyone, to Enjoy The Comedy, And to Always Laugh and Love

[@stephaniestetson3739]

Pure genius. Never to be duplicated.

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

I used to watch this when it wasn't reruns.

[@KeithWF]

Beautiful baby. As Sammy Maudlin would say, "Funny stuff."

[@markm7929]

That Kirk Douglas impression had me rolling.

[@ridvanrideon]

Very funny, loved the godfather scene...

[@davisanaiz6742]

I miss John Candy..he was the best!!

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

He was truly a comedic genius.

[@toddwebb6216]

You made my solar year! Thanks for the memories.

[@aaaaaaaaaa97]

Anyone notice Joe Flaherty acting drunk during the Ice Cream scene?

[@Gravydog316]

lol that was his gimmick: the singer was ALWAYS drunk lol

[@Gravydog316]

***** I think these were different characters, & Floyd became a drunk later, i think.

[@sheriffburfordt.justice4488]

He did that a lot. It's what made him so funny. I loved his Kirk Douglas.

[@sudsysutherland359]

That was his gimmick mostly, he was so great on SCTV & so was so many of the other characters! What a cast!!

[@thehouse9662]

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good Missing John. Sammy too, for that matter.

[@stephenclickard9428]

JOHN CANDY AS ORSON WELLS WAS PERFECT AMONG ALL HIS RIP. JOHN WAS ALWAS BE ONCLE BUCK , THE FINLE SEEN IS OVER WELLMING

[@bufnyfan1]

I always loved when Johnny LaRue (Mr. Candy) would get upset with Guy Caballero he would start to "blubber"/plead (27:07) for forgiveness/another chance (LOL!!!)

[@tomh.2405]

That's funny -- I was about to leave a very similar comment to yours, with the exact same time code! I think the moments you refer to are funny because they show the quivering pile of jelly hiding behind the surly, blustering facade.

[@craigjohnson5024]

They're all funnier than average but John is the BigStar😊 blowing his cookies every scene into every character he ever created 😂 2 parents, a mother and a father, a wife he is married to and 2 sons named Frank 😅 Long live the John Candy !!! ✌️😎👌

[@tonysomers2381]

The best part of 5 Neat Guys-Joe Flaherty's condition as he struggles with standing up/singing

[@jims.7591]

SCTV was so random. No other comedian like Candy. It was hard to wait for the weekend to watch SCTV.