John Candy: I Like Me, the new documentary on Jon Candy's life and career, drives home one point. John Candy was a nice guy whose kindness showed up in the characters he played. The rotund Canadian caught his first break on SCTV in the 80's - moved to movies in outstanding cameo appearances - and won America's heart as the loveable lug in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with Steve Martin as his perfect foil. Candy worked hard, ate and drank too much, and suffered from the trauma of his father's early death, a fate dealt Candy when he turned 43. The trip through Candy's career includes wonderful clips and memories. If you doubt Candy's talent, download some of the sketches produced by SCTV in the 80s. SNL could learn a few lessons from those timeless bits. It is hard to believe 31 years have passed since Candy's death. John Candy: I Like Me provides a timely reminder.
