Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story

by Chris Nashawaty
Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story cover
Good Books rating 3.5
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  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • Reviews: 3
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Terry O'Reilly's Book Club · 2025-10-21
great 4.00

The book is praised for its fascinating history of how different comedy influences merged for the film. It offers a lively and astute study of 1970s comedy and its impact on the film industry.

Terry O'Reilly's Book Club review highlights the book's fascinating account of how different comedy influences, such as Saturday Night Live, Second City, and the National Lampoon, came together to create 'Caddyshack.' They appreciate the book's lively and astute study of 1970s comedy, noting how it provides a unique perspective on the film's production and its impact on the comedy genre. The reviewer finds the book engaging and informative, making it a must-read for fans of the film and those interested in the history of comedy.

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    The fascinating history of how Saturday Night Live, Second City and the National Lampoon all merged for this movie

    an astute and lively study of '70s comedy

    zeroes in on a film considered a classic

Generation G Books · 2018-05-06
good 3.00

The book offers a thorough behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Caddyshack,' focusing on the film's production and the personalities involved. It provides a more in-depth analysis than typical celebrity-focused accounts.

The reviewer from Generation G Books appreciates the book's thorough exploration of the making of 'Caddyshack.' They highlight how the book goes beyond the usual celebrity-focused accounts to provide a more in-depth look at the film's production. The reviewer notes that while the book is engaging, it sometimes gets bogged down in too much detail. Overall, they find it a valuable read for fans of the film and those interested in the history of comedy.

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    a more thorough look BEHIND the scenes than of the already well-covered hijinks of the stars

    It was a more thorough look BEHIND the scenes than of the already well-covered hijinks of the stars

    3 out of 5

The Washington Post · Allan Fallow · 2018-04-23
intriguing 3.50

The book is a gritty chronicle of the making of 'Caddyshack,' highlighting its chaotic production and the film's enduring legacy. It offers a detailed look at the behind-the-scenes drama and the impact of the film on comedy.

Allan Fallow's review in The Washington Post delves into the chaotic and often hilarious production of 'Caddyshack.' He appreciates the book's gritty portrayal of the film's making, noting how it captures the spirit of the 1970s comedy scene. Fallow highlights the book's detailed account of the behind-the-scenes drama, including the clashes between the film's stars and the creative process that led to its unique humor. He also notes that while the film has its flaws, the book does a great job of contextualizing its impact on comedy.

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    Golf loves a foursome

    a gritty chronicle of the making of 'Caddyshack'

    a comic masterpiece with 18 plot holes

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