Families of John Hughes, John Candy Aren't Pleased w/ Proposed "Uncle Buck" Series

[JamesG]

Uncle Buck Series: John Hughes & John Candy Families Displeased
by Nellie Andreeva
October 10, 2014


Neither the writer-director of the 1989 comedy feature Uncle Buck, John Hughes, nor its star, John Candy, are still with us. But, speaking for their loved ones, the families of Hughes and Candy have voiced their disapproval over a planned Uncle Buck TV series in a statement to Deadline.

The multi-camera project from Universal TV, whose feature sibling produced the hit movie, was recently set up at ABC. The families object to the idea of remaking the movie, noting that Hughes opposed the previous sitcom remake by CBS, which only ran for one season, and would’ve likely not been supportive of the latest redo attempt.

Additionally, the families express disappointment that nobody from Universal TV had reached out to the estates of the two comedy greats to inform them about the plans, so they had to find out about the series from our story.

Disappointment has been expressed by both the John Hughes and John Candy families over the conduct and decision by the ABC Network and Universal Television to develop a comedy series based on the feature film Uncle Buck. Rather than either entity proving advance information to the Estates, the families learned of the project’s potential via the media.

The families feel a strong attachment to the original film which symbolized the great and unique collaboration between Hughes and Candy. Recalling that the director was displeased with first Uncle Buck TV show effort which failed on CBS in 1990, it is well expected that he would not be supportive of this current attempt.

There are likely no legal ramifications for Uni TV as studios are within their rights to exploit titles from their libraries without the filmmakers’ consent, which is what apparently happened with the panned CBS Uncle Buck series, which got on the air over Hughes’ objections.

Still, getting the blessing of the key original auspices is considered good form and the right thing to do because of their emotional attachment to their project.



Like the movie, the proposed Uncle Buck series, written by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, will center on a childish man, played in the film by Candy, who learns how to be an adult by taking care of his brother’s kids in a very childish way.

Cragg, Bradley and Will Packer executive produce.







There were some recent proposed remakes that were scrapped after the original stars objected.

Last season, "Murder, She Wrote" star Angela Lansbury spoke publicly against NBC’s plan to remake that classic series with a new character played by Octavia Spencer. While her comments did not have a direct impact on the network’s development of the project, it ultimately didn’t go forward.

Filmmaker Cameron Crowe also objected to a TV series based on his hit 1989 comedy Say Anything. He was also blindsided by the news and objected to the fact that he wasn't contacted to be on board with the project. Facing strong disapproval from him, 20th Century Fox TV scrapped it.

http://deadline.com/2014/10/uncle-bu...pprove-849424/

[Mace Dolex]

I don't think anybody remotely remembers the 1990 Uncle Buck series, the premise for the show was that Uncle Buck now had full guardianship of the kids because the parents died in a car accident, man that was pretty deep for a sitcom.

[Dude111]

Eh,I dont like Uncle Buck very much... I think WHOS HARRY CRUMB is much better........

[Torgo]

Originally Posted by Mace Dolex

I don't think anybody remotely remembers the 1990 Uncle Buck series, the premise for the show was that Uncle Buck now had full guardianship of the kids because the parents died in a car accident, man that was pretty deep for a sitcom.

Wow, I had totally forgotten that was the premise for the show, I vaguely remember watching some episodes.

[Torgo]

Originally Posted by Dude111

Eh,I dont like Uncle Buck very much... I think WHOS HARRY CRUMB is much better........

Crumb's okay, but I think Candy shines when he's working with Hughes- Uncle Buck, Planes Trains & Automobiles, and The Great Outdoors.

[Penny Lane]

I love John Candy! How I miss him! No one else could play him

[Dude111]

No not at all!!!!!!!!

[veggie-tari-jenn]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I love John Candy! How I miss him! No one else could play him

exactly...

[Patty Duke]

Nobody can be Uncle Buck except John Candy.

[isiahthomas]

I didn't know there was gonna be a Uncle Buck tv show. When is that gonna happen? I loved the movie. RIP John Candy and John Hughes. How long has John Hughes been dead? How did he die? I agree with Torgo about those John Candy movies. I love those movies. I didn't know John Hughes directed The Great Outdoors. Only John Candy movie I haven't seen is Summer Rental. I wanna see that. I've seen a few of his movies. I was thinking about seeing Volunteers with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who's Tom's wife but from what I saw in the previews, it looks boring.

[JamesG]

"Uncle Buck" Reboot Gets ABC Pilot Order
by Nellie Andreeva
February 1, 2015


"Uncle Buck" (format TBD) is based on the John Hughes film starring John Candy which was produced by Universal. Like the movie, the series project, written by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, will center on a childish man, played in the film by Candy, who learns how to be an adult by taking care of his brother’s kids in a very childish way.

Cragg, Bradley and Packer executive produce, with Will Packer Prods.’ head of TV Korin Huggins co-executive producing. The project falls under the first-look deal Packer inked with Universal TV last year. This marks Packer’s second pilot order this season, along with comedy "People Are Talking" at NBC.



Uncle Buck, whose cast also included Amy Madigan, Macaulay Culkin and Laurie Metcalf, was a hit when it was released in August 1989, grossing nearly $80 million.

The film first was adapted as a TV series in 1990 with Kevin Meaney in the title role. It ran on CBS for one season.



Uncle Buck was one of several 1980s comedic movies and TV shows that were given series treatment this development season. It is the second to get a pilot order, joining "Problem Child" at NBC.

Other prominent movie remakes with pilot orders this season are "Minority Report" at Fox and "Rush Hour" at CBS.

http://deadline.com/2015/02/fortune-...bc-1201364317/

[Dude111]

More garbage as they have NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER ANYMORE........

No one should watch this trash!!

[Mace Dolex]

Ok so let's just pretend the Uncle Buck show goes forward, who can possibly play him? Kevin James? he's into movies now. Jack Black? nah he's too much recognized as being himself it wouldn't work.

The fat guy from Mike & Molly?

[isiahthomas]

LOL@Dude111 and Mace Dolex hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[MrCleveland]

This UB show may be worse than the 1990 UB!