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Scene That I Love: Bob Barker Beats Up Happy Gilmore

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Happy Gilmore 2, the sequel to my favorite golf movie, is currently available on Netflix.  I’ll be watching it later today.  I have no idea if it’s any good or not.  I’m hoping for the best, though.

Anyway, this seems like a good time to share the best scene from the original Happy Gilmore.  In this scene, Happy and Bob Barker team up for a celebrity tournament.  It does not go well.  Reportedly, Barker initially turned down this cameo and only changed his mind after he was assured that he would win the fight.

Rest in Peace, Bob Barker

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Bob Barker, a pop cultural institution if there ever was one, passed away today.  He was 99 years old.  And while he will probably be best-remembered for his long run as the host of The Price Is Right, he will also always be remembered for beating up Adam Sandler in my favorite golf film, Happy Gilmore.

Barker himself reportedly turned down the cameo when it was first offered to him but accepted it after he was assured that he would be winning the fight.