Groundhog Day declared as Harold Ramis day in Chicago.
Members of the cast of the iconic film reunited for the first time at Navy Pier Friday, marking 31 years since the film was released. But Friday was also about honoring Harold Ramis and commemorating 10 years since his death.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) officially declared Friday as "Harold Ramis Day." The Chicago native was the co-writer, actor, and director extraordinaire of "Groundhog Day." Ramis played a neurologist in the film.
"He was so warm, he was so welcoming. He was calm, even though he was creative. There was just nobody like him." - Marita Geraghty.
"I think it's great that we're here and, I don't want to be too Irish, but it's very nice of Harold to make it a very nice, mild day for today. He's up there stirring the clouds around, making that low pressure move out to Indiana and just drenching, ruining those people's lives over there in Indiana." - Bill Murray.
"He was just the sweetest man you ever knew... Thank you, Harold, for giving me the opportunity to meet my life partner, and I love you." - Brian Doyle-Murray.
Ramis' wife, Erica, was in attendance, beaming with pride as many spoke wonders about her husband. She even read a letter from former President Barack Obama encouraging people to enjoy the day as Ramis would.
(T-B) Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, Brian Doyle Murray, John Belushi, and Gilda Radner for the 1974 Off-Broadway production of "National Lampoon's Lemmings."
Whenever I do open mic I’m usually one of if not the only woman there which a lot of people make a big deal about and I’m always like Gilda would be so proud of me 🥹
The original cast of Second City Toronto: Joe Flaherty, Gerry Salsberg, Jane Eastwood, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Valri Bromfield, and Brian Doyle Murray.