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.

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 at his quiet Connecticut home.

The original Happy Gilmore was polarizing. Adam Sandler's new Netflix sequel leans way into everything that made it divisive.

Adam Sandler has never been shy about his love for silly comedies or being the punchline of their jokes. The Longest Yard (2005) is a similarly bonkers comedy that makes the best use of his talent.

It feels like "Happy Gilmore's" 30th high-school reunion. But it also testifies to the timelessness of Sandler's Jerry-Lewis-meets-punk-rock rage.

Adam Sandler reprises his role in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' a sequel that struggles to capture the original's comedic spirit and charm.