Bill Murray Rant 1982

"People have hands...Watches should have hands." New York City, October 6, 1982. Bill Murray improvises multiple takes of a rant against technology to be used as a segment in a TV show called "Wired In." "Wired In" did not end up being produced.
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[@neonatalpenguin]

"R2D2. I liked him. He was funny, he was neat, he was a fine fine actor"

[@Reginald-Montgomery-Astird-III]

I don't think that man made one serious statement for 30 years. A true national treasure

[@nicholasmoose6574]

"They'll never do it! Because it makes TOO MUCH SENSE!"

[@wadecornett4848]

Takes first dab ponders life.

[@liamdanielsmith8358]

My left ear really enjoyed that

[@cc4875]

lmaooooooo

[@HunterSThompsonFan]

"They got robots in factories putting cars together. I don't think it's smart. I don't think it's funny." This is the most hilarious video I've seen in a while. I seriously couldn't control my laughter. This is GOLD.

[@oklahomagrower590]

Blow in the 80’s must have been so fire.

[@jedipoodoo]

Classic Bill Murray! You can't go wrong. Thanks for posting it:)

[@iarrcsim3340]

The amataur, reality feel of the video with the old cars and young Bill Murray makes it easy to feel like you're really there and at that time. Watching that video makes me feel like I could walk off into 1982 and go around like a time tourist and eat something at a restaurant there.

[@portugesebreakfast]

...like the kind we had in the old rock music days...[Bill murray on the presence and feedback from the amplifiers on set]. BTW this was filmed shortly after he wrapped "Where the Buffalo Roam". So,naturally he was completely twisted on high- test narcotics,stank weed and,I surmise monolithian quantities of expensive booze. He truly absorbed himself into the role of HST. Brilliant channel,one which warrants immediate subscription.

[@swaguymusicpage]

Bill Murray is one of the funniest people to ever live!

[@paulj0557tonehead]

It's hard work being Bill Murray, but it's a good thing he can do it nobody else could. Could you see a robot Bill Murray complete with a jaw that drops when it talks and makes everybody laugh. The first take was the best one because I thought it was really him ranting.

[@ScottXC91]

First take was the best. Almost like he was improving and talking from the heart, and then the second time he was just repeating what he said.

[@falstaffswims]

He's forever among our best and most intelligent.

[@ArizonaRedd]

bill was a wise man god blessed him with THE GIFT OF FUTURE TELLING

[@AeroModule]

Dig the Chicago accent.

[@Mohi212]

You know, while watching this video, i was wondering how much patience you need for this , take after take after take . Bill Murray still looks calm .

[@MikeKiker]

"They won't do it, because it makes too much sense." I say that everyday of my life.

[@alostlove]

brilliant, love the long pauses

[@solrosenberg9552]

People have legs, watches should have legs.

[@jjwolfeday]

Haaaaa!!🤣🤣🤣

[@bonniesmusic4336]

I was looking at pictures last night with my Mom.Every house had bikes laying on every lawn,when we played outside;)

[@WayneYonke]

One of the best talents to come out of Second City and SNL. Infinitley interesting.

[@Kellyschlgl]

Classic Bill. This is humor off the top! I hope I age as well as him he has gotten funnier and continues to top himself. This is why the internet is good this is a hidden gem!

[@dmetzger1234]

He's so cute! That's cool to be able to watch him work. I haven't seen alot of this and I LOVE Bill Murray so this is a treat not a rant.

[@trapadoored]

I read that "loose shoes" was filmed in 77 and released later in the 80's after he became a movie star. I've never seen it though.( Man, how many of those "Groove Tube" style movies got made anyway!? )nutty as early murray could be I really never thought he seemed that out of it or crazy in "Stripes" and by the time "ghostbusers" and "The Razors Edge" came out he already had that quiet dignity about him that he carries to this day.

[@steven_sloss]

The one, the only... Mr. Bill Murray. No-one else even comes close.

[@eddimull]

Thanks!

[@hallnoats4ever]

thank you

[@JoeyJoJoJoestarJuniorShabadoo]

Holy shit, Bill Murray was the original Dr. Steve Brule. FOR YOUR HEALTH!

[@gianca60]

What type of Ray Ban, Belushi and Aykroyd were wearin' during The Blues Brothers' skits?

[@kylebrauch]

thank you!

[@KaslarProductions]

Great improvisation

[@HoboRachel]

"don''t get me wrong, i think R2D2 you know or someone like that, is a great little guy and a fine actor"

[@SamuraiXGray]

he has my bithday september 21 and im proud of it

[@HardlineAthiest]

This is insanely fun and educational to watch, I never fucking knew Bill Murray was so smart, but what the fuck do I know, not too fucking much. Nice outtakes vid, rare as fuck I bet and much apprecated!

[@kylebrauch]

what city is this filmed in?

[@muzcfan]

@mmk2able have you watched "Caddyshack"?

[@happydragonpictures]

Years ahead of his time

[@mweinman]

the interview was shot in the west village, new york. I know this because i live there. few fun facts: the cylindrical brown building in the back is a hotel that was used as a place of refuge for titanic vicims. you will see a big smoke stack on the right of bill murray in a few of the shots (more in the middle of the clip) that was an ink factory that was just demolished this year. pretty cool thang too.

[@LordSirpiko]

its kool to look at all the old school cars in the background

[@FrequentlyFried]

lol the best is the robot that goes and gets you gas " and I just thought of that off the top of my head" lmao classic

[@Geburah82]

so right... 30 years later, and this still makes too much sense.. LOL

[@Dall5000]

He has changed over the years. Now he's all calm.

[@thcsabinad]

This guy is so awesome

[@strasheep]

his first take was by far the best

[@xtinefukovski]

i love this man. he reminds me of brules rules here!

[@joediggity7287]

Yooooooo!!! U know whassup! Just like old Steve Brule

[@aponiaa]

I love how around 3:19 he keeps repeating the line "watch out" as if psyching himself up and then runs up to the camera and draws a blank

[@trje246]

i dont know which Bill Murray your talking about but the one here was born in September, 1950 and is very much alive and well!!! Luv ya Bill!! Bill Murry FTW!!

[@naplesblue]

It is great simply because it is Bill Murray

[@nickybjammin7629]

This’s pretty cool! Who is the writer behind the words?

[@respecttheface7152]

Bill Murray is so underrated

[@thrmoz456]

thats just off the top of my head. four takes ago...

[@SalandFindles]

So what city was this little skit filmed in?

[@MarleyIzzy]

This isn't a rant, this a rehearsal.

[@niccsacc]

great stuff thanks

[@vai82]

he looks so handsome here

[@MerkinMuffly]

Look's like he's expecting a hit by the Chicago Mob any second.

[@SalandFindles]

Oh thanks. I was just curious. Out of the 9 million people in the city, you'd think someone would recognize this little section.

[@verdemanthe1]

@NotNamedJones and yes records give you better audio quality the first few plays until the crackle starts and have you ever tried to bring your records with you anywhere

[@PCvillage]

omg he is such a classic

[@eddimull]

just by pure chance... is this Hoboken, NJ?

[@ISamuelII]

@hobogasm The way you wrote it gave all importance to the thumb in getting human technology off the ground. Boredom and a better way nature is what drove it. I can't see an octopus working with electricity but they sure can rip your gear apart. This rant of Bills, was for a movie promotion?

[@codemonkeybrains]

The first take is the best by FAR.

[@stoddcrew]

I have tried like 6 times to stop watching this because I have work to do, but I just can't. It's bill murray, he is just to interesting, even if he stood there for 5 minutes I would watch.

[@gildan]

By far the most greatest dead pan actors ever... any movie with Murray in deserves an extra star.

[@SalandFindles]

Oh Do you know where at in NYC?

[@fistofate]

Nice to see Bill's standup routine. :-)

[@carrieluvv]

i think it might have been behind the scenes for a show called " Wired in " hes dealing with a director and with many takes ?

[@MegaElvis123456]

Bill Murray on acid

[@willferrel6896]

LPC

[@stephen300o6]

How retro

[@pulpfictionost]

whoa! five years b4 i was born

[@poitrenaud]

is that Chicago in the backround?

[@drxcreatures]

03:30

[@SethMacLeod95]

😂😂😂😂

[@MarkBade]

My hero....straight up

[@OnlyWayIsLinux-OWIL]

I wonder how he feels in 2012!!

[@finnhaverkamp]

I wonder how he feels in 2021

[@henkman00]

just a guess. maybe this is from an old VHS tape? the droning sounds like listening to mono on a stereo system.

[@Yapostadodat]

I think he mentioned the little gas getting robot on Letterman once. Great stuff!

[@iamjoedubois]

love bill murray. he's so funny. dude, he reminds me of a grandparent.

[@glassisland]

I love that I found this from a Hunter Thompson video...

[@TEudmunki86]

@Roopfert for the life of me i couldnt figure out who he sounded like.....thank you so much

[@TheFadeNotts]

had to pause the video cos i thought it was my laptop that was buzzing :O

[@vidda2000]

What is he filming for?

[@ass9days]

murray's is not horrible at all.. he's awesome..lov him..he has made some really good films..especially lost in translation..and he has really good sense of humour..

[@MattHawes]

@gorgolbutt, that's a Chicago accent. Bill is from Chicago.

[@davetube68]

You mean even more THEN ... this video is 25 years old.

[@MrClickity]

The top 3 people I grew up with: Bill Murray, Kurt Vonnegut, Hunter S Thompson. Bill, you better live a long time because you're the last one left!

[@kiimbathewhitelion]

I had the mega hots for Bill Murray as a kid, I was like 6 and I wanted to scratch Sigorney Weavers eyes out.. I still get picked on for it! Ahh first crushes.. still love ya Bill!!

[@SpAzMaTiCJ]

"people have hands, watches should have hands to!""

[@Smkythdg]

Bill is always good on the first take. The rest is wasted film. He's a genius!

[@TheRalphus666]

@MediaBurnArchive being from the north N.J/N.Y.C area for many years I believe that is correct

[@iowa61]

Brilliant.

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

"I don't think it's smart and I don't think it's funny." I know exactly how you feel, Bill. It's not smart and it's not funny.

[@reddoorpaintedblack]

Creepy, this was shot one day exactly before I was born!

[@KimberlyvFriends]

It look`s like some stuff was cut out from the video.

[@foxquelpope]

whats up with the right speaker

[@techschwar]

I want a shirt with Murray's head on it saying "who's thinking up all this high-tech stuff?"

[@DavidWicked]

what tv show is this for

[@legion2k988]

I just thought that up off the top of my head.. LOL Yes, young Bill, all you have to do is think it up and it's done..

[@wrylyo]

I love how achis look of achievement after he says "it makes too much sense."

[@artrainger]

Bill Murray fucking rocks.

[@illustriouschin]

The first take was the best one

[@1234sss]

he was actually only 6 years old at the time since he was born in 1976