Caddyshack Launched Film Career
Of course, his role in Caddyshack is probably his best remember role. He played that obnoxious property developer who was a guest in an uptight country club but trying to buy it and clashed with Judge Elihu (Ted Knight). At first, his role was small, but then Dangerfield, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase all proved their skills at improve, and their roles were expanded. This role led to lead parts in both Back To School and Easy Money for Dangerfield.
Caddyshack Confusion
Now, this one is pretty funny…Apparently, before Dangerfield starred in Caddyshack, he did not have much film experience. Thus, while they filmed he thought he was completely bombing because no one was laughing at his jokes. Eventually, someone told him that they weren’t supposed to laugh or they would completely ruin the take.