Candy Clark: How Saying Yes Changed Everything | American Graffiti Stories

Send us Fan MailOne spontaneous decision changed everything for Academy Award-nominated actress Candy Clark.Skip Clark sits down with the unforgettable star of American Graffiti for a candid conversation about her journey from modeling in New York City to working with some of Hollywood’s most legendary filmmakers and actors.Candy shares how saying yes to an unexpected adventure led her to Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and her breakout role as Debbie Dunham. She also takes us behind the scenes of American Graffiti, including memories of Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford and Charles Martin Smith.The conversation explores her Oscar nomination, the movie’s lasting cultural impact, her friendship with rock legend Jeff Beck, her collection of rare Polaroid photographs and why fans still become emotional when discussing the film.Plus, Candy talks about returning to Central New York for the Syracuse Nationals, her love of classic cars, Wolfman Jack, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and the memories that continue connecting generations of movie fans.Hosted by Syracuse radio personality Skip Clark.Support the showThanks for listening!  Follow us at youtube.com/@skiphappenspodcast