It was based on the 1989 American film Uncle Buck.

"Uncle Buck" has held its own at 8.

He starred as the title character on the short-lived sitcom version of Uncle Buck.

Uncle Buck received mixed reviews from critics.

"But it would really be hard to sell Uncle Buck."

Macaulay first came to critical attention in a small role in "Uncle Buck" in 1989.

His later output would not be so critically well received, though films like Uncle Buck proved popular.

Aside from making a deal here and there, and going to the racetrack, Uncle Buck does not believe in work.

Says Uncle Buck, "Get in your mouse and leave."

"Uncle Buck" is a case in point.