Fans remember him as Del Griffith or Uncle Buck, but John Candy’s children remember him simply as dad.
Decades after his death, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan say they see their father’s films in a whole new light – and the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me” is helping them do it.
The film blends archival footage, rare interviews, behind-the-scenes tapes and movie clips to celebrate Candy’s storied career and legacy while giving fans a closer look at the funnyman loved by millions. 21
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“I think the scene that stands out the most is in ‘The Great Outdoors,’ where the character takes his son out on a boat,” Chris, 41, told The Post regarding Candy’s 1988 outdoorsy comedy.
“It’s a really small scene, but the son says, ‘Oh, you’re taking me out here in the same way your