<p><a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64ab10815257270011847efa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Candy: The Lou Gehrig of Comedy</a> is a series that honours the timeless humour and heartfelt performances of John Candy, star of hits like <em>Splash</em>, <em>Planes, Trains and Automobiles</em>, and <em>Home Alone</em>.</p><br><p>In this episode, we explore John's beginnings, growing up in the Toronto area, and his early days working in children's theatre, which eventually leads to his first big audition: Second City Toronto.</p><br><p>Follow us <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64ab10815257270011847efa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><br><p>Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett</p><p>Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti</p><p>Recorded by Tyler Rauman</p><p>Additional voices by Matthew Barnett & Sean Quinlan</p><br><p>A Knockabout Media Production</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
