Esau. Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Harold Ramis was one of Hollywood’s most successful comedy filmmakers when he moved his family from Los Angeles back to the Chicago area in 1996. His career was still thriving, with "Groundhog Day" acquiring almost instant classic status upon its 1993 release and 1984's "Ghostbusters" ranking among the highest-grossing comedies of all time, but the writer-director wanted to return to the city where he’d launched his career as a Second City performer.http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-harold-ramis-dead-20140224,0,2259309.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) He was a writer for SCTV, Second City CHI & Toronto has strong links at the time. I don't think I ever saw him in an episode, but makes a lot of sense that e was in the mix. Edited February 24, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 He was head writer for SCTV in the beginning (season 1 & 2 1976-78) and was in 28 episodes. SCTV was off air for year and after that Ramis, Candy & O'Hara dropped out. Dave Thomas took over head writer after that.My favorite character of his on SCTV has always been Moe Green.Funny fuckin guy that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Such a bummer. I had no idea that he either wrote or directed National Lampoon's Vacation, Caddyshack and Groindhog Day. He'll always be Egon to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Crushing. For my generation, losing a Ghostbuster is like losing a Beatle. Ramis provided me with so many of the greatest laughs my life has ever known. Would Bill Murray be Bill Murray without Harold Ramis pushing him? Something you will want to think about. I don't think I ever saw him in an episode........Stay in school kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Don't forget his police work! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BftMylPpChw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 should have crossed the streams sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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