Candy for Christmas
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John Candy played the helpful band member in Home Alone, but his character was actually based on his character from Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. That scene about forgetting his son at a funeral home? That was all improv! All of his scenes were also shot over one 23 hour stint. Impressive!
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