Gus Polinski, the "Polka King of the Midwest," was the clarinet player and lead musician of a polka band, the Kenosha Kickers. At Scranton Airport on Christmas Eve, Gus and the Kenosha Kickers waited for a band member to rent a truck to drive …

The Kenosha Kickers were a polka band led by Gus Polinski. They rented a truck in Scranton and drove to Milwaukee via Chicago after their flight was cancelled. Kate McCallister rode with them after she could not book a flight to Chicago.[1]

2022年12月2日 · Candy had some previous familiarity with polka music before Home Alone from his time playing one half of the Schmenge Brothers with Eugene Levy on SCTV, but it’s safe to say that he didn’t have quite as much experience as his fellow Kenosha Kickers.

The Polka King of the Midwest, Gus Polinski, was a beloved character in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. While he may have been based on a real-life person, his impact on popular culture is undeniable. His passion for polka music and his infectious enthusiasm continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

2020年12月18日 · Long out of print, we found a copy of this rare sound recording by the legend himself! You may be familiar with Gus Polinski and The Kenosha Kickers from their appearance as themselves in the hit...

2024年4月20日 · In the original script, Candy was actually the accordion player. And this wasn’t the first time Candy got picked to play a part as a member of a polka band. Before acting in Home Alone, he played on television as a clarinet player in a …

2020年11月23日 · Here are 10 fascinating things we learned about "Home Alone" from our chat with Korosa. 1. The movie mom (played by actress Catherine O'Hara) meets the Kenosha Kickers polka band at the...

Unable to book a flight to Chicago, Kate convinces a couple to trade tickets with her. When she eventually arrives in the US, she meets Gus Polinski, the lead member of a traveling polka band, who offers to let her travel with them to Chicago in a moving van on the way to Milwaukee.

2024年12月28日 · The polka scene in “Home Alone” perfectly exemplifies the infectious and joyous spirit of polka music. John Candy’s portrayal of Gus Polinski adds an extra layer of comedy and entertainment, as he shares memorable quotes like “Polka, polka, polka!” and shows off his polka-themed outfit and accessories.

Gus Polinski : If-if you don't mind goin' with some polka bums. Kate McCallister : No, I'd love to.