"Everybody is laughing," Hanks recalls of filming the racquetball sequence with a hungover Candy. Hanks adds, "John is utilizing his exhaustion to a degree that works" for the character. "He was out ...

Colin Hanks remembers the exact moment he met John Candy. He was just a child when his father, Tom (you may have heard of him before), starred in Splash with Candy, yet the Canadian comedian talked to ...

This is FRESH AIR. John Candy, the comic actor who rose to fame in the sketch comedy series "SCTV" and such films as "Stripes," "Splash" and "Spaceballs," died at age 43 in 1994. Now, 31 years later, ...

Known for his big smile and even bigger heart, actor John Candy was beloved for his role in family favorites like “Splash!” and Home Alone.” Candy’s joy-filled performances inspired generations of ...