The Story Behind That Kevin Bacon Cameo in ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’

It’s one of the most beloved and celebrated comedies of the 1980s, headlined by two A-list actors and helmed by one of the decade’s most sought after writer-directors.

John Hughes’ classic, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, with Steve Martin and John Candy, has been required holiday viewing for over 36 years and continues to make viewers laugh out loud today.

Martin, known for his outrageous slapstick-style performances in films like The Jerk and All of Me, surprised audiences by playing “straight man” to Candy, the former Sctv cast member who was just starting to forge a successful movie career in films like Summer Rental and Spaceballs.

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