Conan Spent a Day With John Candy as a Student at Harvard

Conan O’Brien recalls the time he spent with John Candy when the comedian visited Harvard and the life-changing advice Candy gave to him about comedy.

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[fairphil]

Hearing that John Candy in person was no different than what you’d want him to be makes me miss him so much more.

[keefriff]

John Candy was the best…he was my favorite as a kid.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is still one of the funniest movies ever.

[gunm]

Conan is such a great storyteller. I always enjoy Conan's interviews.

[jamesdill]

Candy is a great Canadian hero. Thanks to him and SCTV I survived my teens.

[cuellar]

John Candy was Yoda to Conan, do or do not there is no try

[petejams]

What I love most about John Candy is his genuine humility and sweetness. He was funny and had a genuinely good heart

[bartlett]

One comedic giant speaking very affectionately and sweetly about his mentor. John Candy and the SCTV cast are legends. Legends!

[lscales]

John Candy is the only celebrity I cried when I heard he died. He was and still is my favorite comedic actor of all time.

[David-mrgr]

The two John's that made the eighties legendary.. John Candy and John Hughes, I wish to thank them for the memories and god bless them both RIP

[stevendepauw]

Such an iconic actor and a genuine person. Gone too soon..

[mishca]

Canadian proud here, of John Candy (and rest of SCTV!). The snippet about the photos being stored in John Candy's closet made me a bit teary for some reason. Very nice story, Conan.

[LeScandal]

I felt emotional watching this. John Candy was part of my childhood. As a kid I can vividly recall him shooting me in the back.

[reger]

I absolutely love hearing stories about John Candy

[ronleight]

Belushi, Candy, and Farley did more in a few years, then most others do in multiple decades. Thanks for all the great entertainment!!

[gregshock]

‘Uncle Buck!’ My absolute favorite John Candy movie. There is something so very comforting about watching John just be John.

[rosevan]

John Candy…. One of our own Canadians bigger than life. We miss him so much since he departed. What a Canadian jewel of comedy that crossed over many barriers and territories… Peace.

[MrJett]

Candy should be remembered among the best.

[happydayz]

So very sweet John saved pictures of a young Conan. 🥰

[dvdknight]

Great story! Rest In Peace John Candy.

[impala]

I remember watching SCTV when I was a kid and thinking "what the heck is this madness!". Loved that show and Candy was wonderful.