WASHINGTON — Adam Sandler's sequel to his 90s' cult classic "Happy Gilmore" included a small tribute to late actor Cameron Boyce.

Sandler’s immediate follow-up proved he was more than a one-hit wonder. It’s easy to see why this remains a fan favorite. Showing early glimmers of the rage simmering beneath his clownish exterior, Sandler plays Happy Gilmore,

The release of “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy hit, is just days away. While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work

Herlihy’s freshman roommate at New York University was a young comedian eager to launch his career: Adam Sandler. But he didn’t have any jokes. “He thought he was just going to go up there and be charming or something,” Herlihy told the Times Union.