Adam Sandler pays tribute to ‘Happy Gilmore’ co-star Bob Barker: ‘Loved him kicking the crap out of me’
nypost.comin an emotional X (formerly Twitter) post recalling their scene together. “Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him.
Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me.”“He will be missed by everyone I know,” continued the tweet. “Heartbreaking day.
Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!” Sandler and the “Price is Right” host shared a memorable moment during the film when Barker (playing himself) was paired with a smack-talking former hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore (Sandler) for the fictional Pepsi Pro-Am tournament.
As the duo’s standing in the tournament begins to deteriorate, Barker and Gilmore come to blows before eventually engaging in an all-out brawl after Gilmore throws a punch. “I don’t want a piece of you,” Barker declares. “I want the whole thing.”Then, Gilmore manages to deliver a subtle jab at the game show host. “The price is wrong, b–ch,” spits Gilmore before Barker manages to kick him in the face.
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