Giving Him Some ‘Respect’: The Story of Rodney Dangerfield

Published on 03/20/2018
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Bizarre Audition

For his Caddyshack audition, Rodney Dangerfield arrived in a long, black stretch limo. The comedian was sent to the office of producer Jon Peters. Wearing a black trench coat over his cheap suit, he did the unthinkable as he entered. Dangerfield strolled in, took off his pants and exclaimed, “Let’s eat!” Needless to say, he nailed it.

Bizarre Audition

Bizarre Audition

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Caddyshack Was A Loss

Despite how much of a fan favorite it became, Caddyshack actually lost this star money. Well, at the time it was a loss. That’s because he was paid $35,000 for the film, but Dangerfield claimed taking the time for the movie meant he lost about $150,000 in Las Vegas bookings. Though, we think in the end Dangerfield made out okay.

Caddyshack Was A Loss

Caddyshack Was A Loss

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