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Be The Ball: Chris Nashawaty On "Caddyshack," A Hollywood Cinderella Story

Caddyshack: The Making Of A Hollywood Cinderella Story
Caddyshack: The Making Of A Hollywood Cinderella Story

We’re going to talk now about a Cinderella story out of nowhere that remains a cultural touchstone nearly four decades after filming began on an unsuspecting golf course in Florida. According to a new book by Chris Nashawaty, despite being made by an inexperienced director on a drug-fueled set, “Caddyshack” cemented the film legacy of its stars, furthered the “National Lampoon” brand, and gave the sports world an entire rolodex of new catchphrases. Nashawaty’s book is called “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story.”

News Director, ipick@wamc.org
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