1) I read that Bill Murray visited Harold Ramis before he passed, which warms my heart.
2) I should have included at least one classic Ramis clip.
3) Colbert on Harold Ramis. Dang if I don't have a type.
Monday, February 24, 2014
So Long, Egon Spengler
Since The Dude returned to the blog, three of his four posts have been remembrances of recently deceased actors. I think Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest modern actors and I share fond memories of Sid Caesar in Grease, but a comment on The Dude's tribute posts seemed enough for me in those cases. In the case of Harold Ramis, I need to write my own brief post. Like any child of the '80s, I loved Ghost Busters. I also really enjoyed Stripes and I think Groundhog Days is kind of a masterpiece. My dad gave me a volume of The New Yorker a decade ago, pointing out an article on Harold Ramis that I should read. That article reinforced my affection for him and my long-standing crush on him. I strongly recommend any Ramis fan take the time to read it. He comes across as smart, funny, and interesting. I'm sorry that I won't have the opportunity to experience any more of his work. I'm also sorry that, as far as I know, he and Bill Murray never reconciled. Their collaborations were so darn good.
Edited to add:
1) I read that Bill Murray visited Harold Ramis before he passed, which warms my heart.
2) I should have included at least one classic Ramis clip.
3) Colbert on Harold Ramis. Dang if I don't have a type.
1) I read that Bill Murray visited Harold Ramis before he passed, which warms my heart.
2) I should have included at least one classic Ramis clip.
3) Colbert on Harold Ramis. Dang if I don't have a type.
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Didn't realize him and Bill were still heated at each other. Wow, that is sad and lame.
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