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See the Cast of 'Caddyshack' Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:30:53 +0000

The 1980 film 'Caddyshack' is arguably one of the most famous comedies of its generation. Set at the upscale Bushwood Country Club, the film follows the many subplots of its A-List cast. From Danny trying to raise money for college to Carl Spackler and his many attempts to annihilate that pesky (and infamous) groundhog, 'Caddyshack' is just gets funnier every time you watch it.

10 Funny 'Ghostbusters' Quotes

TheFW Staff — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:41:39 +0000

Who ya gonna call?? No, seriously. Who else would you call to bust ghosts than Ray, Egon, Venkman and Winston? Since its release in 1984, the original ‘Ghostbusters’ has become a highly quotable comedy classic. In fact, it basically set the template for future high concept comedies. Whether it’s Venkman’s exclamation after bagging their first [...]

Bill Murray Makes an Awesome Entrance on 'Letterman'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:44:42 +0000

Keeping up with his history of memorable appearances on David Letterman‘s ‘Late Show,’ legendary funny man Bill Murray stopped by last night and made one heck of an entrance via a hysterically put together kidnapping scene. But the captivity spoof wasn’t all Murray offered. During his segment he discussed old ‘SNL‘ pastimes; particularly watching the lighting [...]

Bill Murray Makes Kickball Game 100% More Awesome

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:11:56 +0000

Bill Murray is known for having a good time at sporting events. The funnyman is always the highlight of the annual Pebble Beach Golf Tournament and his antics at Wrigley Field are the best thing that's happened to the Chicago Cubs in years. So it's little surprise that he'd show up at a pick-up kickball.

Video Remix: A Tribute To Bill Murray

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:46:38 +0000

Man, how cool is Bill Murray? In an attempt to keep this post explicit but PG-13, we’ll just say the guy is off the charts. Thanks to one fan’s slick editing skills, you can get a full dose of Murray awesomeness in under two minutes. A big FW shout out to the YouTube user EclecticMethod [...]

Bill Murray Gives a Heartfelt Speech at Sally Baseball Hall of Fame Induction

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:57 +0000

Bill Murray, iconic funny man and long-time part owner of the Charleston RiverDogs, was recently inducted into the South Atlantic League Baseball Hall of Fame, to both our surprise and his. “I don’t understand why I’m being inducted into the Hall of Fame. I’m not going to say no,” he said after taking the podium [...]

How Do You Improve a Baseball Rain Delay? Add Bill Murray

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:18:08 +0000

Fans of the New York Yankee affiliate team the Charleston RiverDogs are boasting over the awesome happenings at a recent game. No, it had nothing to do with the teams or game itself, but rather what occurred during the rain delay. As rain began to descend and the tarp covered the field, one of the [...]

Bill Murray's Hologram (and Bill Murray) Visit David Letterman

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:18:15 +0000

While Bill Murray is one of our greatest actors, doing lots of low-budget indie films — like his latest effort ‘Moonrise Kingdom‘– doesn’t quite pay the bills. That’s where his new get rich quick scheme comes in. “I’ve been doing these art films and it’s killing me financially,” the acting legend explained during his appearance [...]

Man Asks Bill Murray for an Autograph, Gets Awesome Short Film Instead

Patrick Bateman — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:54:29 +0000

Bill Murray is not your typical movie star. He has a knack for popping up in random situations and pulling out memorable moments for fans that go far beyond a picture, a handshake and an autograph. Though this video is just about a year old, it recently caught fire. Why? It's a mystery. We do know it's yet another reason to be a Bill Murray fan -- his off-screen antics are just as classic as his professional credits.

Bill Murray Offers a Tipsy Tour of the 'Moonrise Kingdom' Set

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:10:53 +0000

We can't imagine what it must be like to be Bill Murray. The man bleeds "awesome," even with 'Garfield' on his resume.

The legendary movie star gave a set tour on YouTube of his new film 'Moonrise Kingdom,' directed by his pal Wes Anderson who he also worked with on 'The Life Aquatic,' 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Rushmore.'

Bill Murray Throws Out First Pitch at Wrigley Field as Only Bill Murray Can

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:55:30 +0000

When you invite Bill Murray to participate in your sporting event, you can probably expect something wacky to happen. Which is why the funnyman is the star every year at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament.

Beyond the links, Murray is a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. So he was a natural pick to throw out this season's first pitch at Wrigley Field.

What the Heck Was Bill Murray Wearing at the Pebble Beach Golf Tournament?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:30:17 +0000

It was a pretty epic weekend of golf at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, with Phil Mickelson destroying Tiger Woods on the final day to take the $1,152,000 first prize. But the big star at Pebble Beach was Bill Murray, like he always is. The golf tournament is a pro-am, meaning pros get paired with amateurs. Murray has been playing [...]

Whatever Happened to the Cast of 'Groundhog Day'?

Nick Nadel — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:58:04 +0000

When it was released in 1993, 'Groundhog Day' was only a modest success at the box office. But thanks to a hilarious lead performance from Bill Murray, an original script cowritten and directed by Harold Ramis and a cast that includes familiar faces like Chris Elliott and Andie MacDowell, it has gone on to become a comedy classic.

Of course, we all know what Bill Murray has been up to lately. (Answer: whatever he darn well pleases.) But what about the actors who played Rita, Ned and all the other memorable characters? And did you know that an Oscar-nominated actor got his start in the film? Take a look at what the cast of 'Groundhog Day' is up to now.

Is Bill Murray Playing Franklin Delano Roosevelt or The Penguin? [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:09:21 +0000

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was pretty awesome. Our 32nd President skillfully guided America through the Great Depression and World War II, all while hiding the fact that he had been so badly stricken with polio that he couldn't walk.

You know what else is pretty awesome? This photo of Bill Murray playing Roosevelt in the upcoming movie 'Hyde Park on the Hudson,' which hits theaters next summer.

Bill Murray Crashes Ivy League Football Game, Hangs With Marching Bands [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:34:27 +0000

Bill Murray continued his delightful habit of popping up in random places when he attended the Cornell vs. Harvard football game in Ithaca, NY on Saturday and made nice with the teams’ marching bands. The 61-year-old actor, who was decked out in pink pants, watched the first half of the game quietly. But when the [...]

Bill Murray as Han Solo and Batman? New T-Shirts Imagine the Actor's 'Lost Roles'

Shauna Wright — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:00:23 +0000

Picture Bill Murray taking on The Joker. Or Bill Murray in a clinch with Princess Leia.

That's what apparel manufacturer Pop Chart is asking you to do with its clever new series of shirts, The Lost Roles of Bill Murray ($18-$22). There are only two right now but we can just imagine the possibilities. Bill Murray as Jason Bourne! Bill Murray as 007! Bill Murray as Mrs. Doubtfire!