Harold Ramis in As Good As It Gets

[@JohnSilverfan01]

Harold looks like a big fluffy teddy bear when she hugged him! How we miss you, Harold!

[@jmorlar2852]

I definitely do :')

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Even in the smallest roles, Harold Ramis still projects so much warmth and generosity!

[@MrDavid-gg2kk]

I miss him.

[@brianbrinkman7964]

I enjoyed his comments on the Caddyshack DVD. He seemed smart and unflappable.

[@user-mu6fd5um9z75]

The doctor has the warmest smile in the world.

[@jummylee8889]

E.GONE BUT NOT forget.

[@McClane3]

This is one of the reasons why I like this movie so much. The late and great Harold Ramis. Egon but not forgotten.

[@gmanzano89gm]

Egon 😥

[@Mikebuster]

love that jason reitman ran the end of afterlife past the ramis family first, it makes it a really special thing, okay it might make some people feel uncomfortable, but if you can seperate Egon from Harold (which I can, as a fan of the behind the camera as well as in front) what it has done, is elevate Egon Spengler to the untouchable hero and guardian spirit for the rest of the ghostbusters franchise to come. brilliant stuff. RIP Harold wish you was still making films.

[@raymonddagostino6118]

As a younger person at the time, I was so happy to see Egon in this movie!

[@robertmcelwaine7024]

One of my favorite scenes from the movie. Harold Ramis's understated warmth and personable nature really help sell this scene.

[@jaycepero8069]

I hope his family knows how much people fondly look back on his career.

[@MrTalklikeapirate]

One of my favourite all time scenes from any film . And purely because as a parent, when your child is ill all you want is for someone to say "They will be fine " and Harold Ramis plays this so well

[@_rockseeker]

Brilliant man. Brilliant actor. He was my idol and inspiration while growing up. Harold, you are so dearly missed and loved. Rest in peace, my dear.

[@detmstr480]

That's why I will forever remember him as Egon Spengler from both Ghostbusters movies.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

Breaks my heart :(

[@sralyn]

If I only had the nerve to have send a birthday card to his Glencoe, IL home every year

[@allysanchez7275]

@@detmstr480 and I’ll remember him as… Russell from stripes. Even though I never saw that movie

[@clairemarshallsounddesign2110]

Beautifully said. An absolute gem of a human being. This scene is just captivating un its warmth and naturality.

[@effluviah7544]

Nothing makes me cry as hard as this. Rest in peace.

[@TheGodOfWarhammer]

I feel that the gushing and affection that both women show Harold is genuine. That man seemed to be a truly adored and loved. Also, he could have been an amazing doctor. When he says it’s going to be ok, you believe it.

[@suzannesmith2204]

You're the man Harold Ramis!!

[@MultiRambo008]

U people might laugh it out, but the way she uttered the term 'doc' inspired me to be one.

[@Aligatorxx3]

Wow, really?

[@purvashdangi1502]

What does 'doc' refer to in this scene why does she say that

[@renainc.6082]

@@purvashdangi1502 doctor

[@purvashdangi1502]

@@renainc.6082 ya but I didn't get the tone

[@davidpinder4225]

@@purvashdangi1502 she was hero worshipping him by saying his job title out loud cos she was still in shock that an actual doctor was sat in front of her telling her that her Son was gonna be ok.

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Harold Ramis (November 21, 1944 - February 24, 2014), aged 69 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@DrHouse-gb3gt]

I remember I was in the school that day and I learned his dead by a computer in the classroom

[@CassieDee21]

Love this scene with Harold Ramis, you generally believe he’s a doctor in this film. Also from personal experience about getting the right treatment for a condition you have especially at Spencer’s age. when he says he’s going to make him better, I can’t help but shed a tear, all doctors should be like that.

[@alexspire3111]

when harold ramis made a smile we smiled with him

[@davidcandland2356]

I love this scene, he's so unassuming and an everyday guy even though he's a doctor!

[@jasonscott526]

I spent some time trying to take apart what makes the scene so powerful, and I think it is that you have this woman who has been helpless for so long about something important, and out of nowhere she has the life-changing experience of finally getting the attention she has always wanted, a dream and wish that is so simple, and there are so many cases where people look back and felt as helpless as her. Excellent Hollywood writing.

[@ninja.saywhat]

was this really hollywood writing or just hollywood production?

[@andthentherewasail394]

The only reason Helen Hunt didn't become an A-List actress (although she came damn close), is because she's so natural in her roles that she doesn't have movie star appeal and she plays everyday people style characters. She's someone who when I watch I don't realise I'm watching an actress but think I'm watching an actual person, such a rare quality in actors. Even some top A-Listers who are acting brilliantly I can still tell I'm watching an actor playing a role, not like Helen. One of the most underrated actresses around. She's incredible.

[@Aligatorxx3]

Couldn't agree more

[@Kruppt808]

Damn, nice break down

[@bliz78obrien1]

She wanted to expand her Acting roles so you weren't going to see her in similar high caliber roles!

[@brucef310]

That is what an actor is suppose to do.

[@daviddunmer3889]

I think had she become an A lister, Helen Hunt would have ceased to be Helen Hunt.

[@Relicanth]

Our best friend is undergoing cancer treatment. After more than a month of neglect at one hospital, we went to another, and they treated him like a king, everything was done in a matter of hours and days, not weeks. This was the feeling we had when everything was cleared.

[@chekchamon]

A great man, sadly missed.

[@christopherross66]

Harold Ramis. From the moment I saw him on SCTV in 1977, I knew he was a once in a lifetime talent. He had that look in his eye, that impish grin. You just knew funny was coming. Swami Bananananda, Moe Green, Mr. Green Fatigues, Mort Finkel... so many people barely know a fraction of Ramis' legacy.

[@NelyZ]

Adore Harold, legend 💗

[@jamesmackinnon7727]

What an endearing scene. The mother’s comical reaction to ‘my home number is on the back’, the mother’s face when he said ‘your son is going to feel a great deal better’. Even Mr Scrooge might shed half a tear at this 😢 😊 “You’re going to get the results back today?!” 😂

[@hallooows]

Harold, the man that you were. Sadly missed.

[@BOND19951]

An amazing movie and great acting from ramis. Rip ramis.

[@lianecornils8733]

It happens. Every once in a while an angel is born. And they rescue victims of medical malpractice.

[@strela1]

I miss this guy greatly

[@jmkeller]

Haven't watched this movie since I had my 3 kids. This scene brings me to tears, where it never did before.

[@daustin8888]

Harold Ramis might have been an atheist, but man did he admit a warm, heavenly radiance whenever he was on screen. He seemed like such a nice guy.

[@JohnSilverfan01]

Being an atheist or even any religion is never what makes a person good or bad.

[@walternerd3147]

I believe his father was a religious jewish

[@JohnSilverfan01]

@@walternerd3147 the star of David is on Harold's tombstone

[@Capcoor]

1) If you’ve got connections, use ‘em. 2) If people want to help you, let ‘em.

[@vbrotherita]

Preach.

[@Wubby805]

3) If they want to go have warm sweet rolls, accept.

[@rubinajamal2322]

When I saw the movie i did not notice that was Egon spengler OMG 😀🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@DrHouse-gb3gt]

R.I.P Harold Ramis

[@Neverlandlostgirl07]

Can't believe it's been 3 years since Harold has died 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😔😔😔😔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😁😕

[@cagemonkey22]

She waited her whole son's life to here the words he says at 3:12.

[@lpr5269]

Yeah how does Dr. Betts know that? That's total Hollywood BS. The kid could have Leukemia or something. He didn't even get the results of the blood tests back yet. Could I be any more cynical? hahaha

[@djmarsone5209]

Calm down, it's only a Movie.😝

[@Oddbisket]

And then she tells Melvin she wouldn't have sex with him. Hell yeah you would have sex with someone saving your kids life

[@troydavis705]

I know this is a movie but if I can ever be this kind and gentle of a human being this world would be a wonderful place.

[@ngawang997]

Such a feel good. This Doc is godsend

[@Kruppt808]

I love Harold Ramis

[@sralyn]

Me too

[@paulrhyslloyd1]

I don’t know how many times I have watched this film and this scene but it’s the first time that I have noticed that Harold Ramis was the Doctor.

[@guyguyguy362]

Stopped by here to catch the full segment leading to the famous HMO line by Helen Hunt. Harold Ramis I completely forgot was the saintly doctor.

[@whyyoutrippindeebo3514]

“Not your name why are you telling me your name for!” I always loved that delivery. It shows a loving mother.

[@nashshaffer6235]

Never underestimate a Ghost Buster. Egon has many talents

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

Harold Ramis’ best acting role since Knocked Up with Seth Rogen

[@552019]

This scene is how i found out as a child that in America you had to have money to see a Doctor and if you had none then you were just left to be sick , i could not wrap my head around it .

[@JohnSilverfan01]

Goes to show you that Freedom isn't Free. I don't think it ever was.

[@seamusburke639]

I remember audiences in the theater cheering at cussing out HMO’s.

[@corbett1970]

Harold Ramis was such an underrated actor. You are certainly missed

[@BOZ_11]

Ramis is so powerfully warm

[@marianoyuba3736]

This is all part of his study on emotions. Let's what happens when we take away the insurance.

[@sharpaycutie2]

😂😂

[@reyskywalker9338]

Here come the tears 😢

[@jacki7761]

Yes ikr 😢

[@danthefan5378]

Michael Dare, ThankYou for posting this Brilliant Essential scene!

[@Jmar-kx3ec]

I can’t lie, this is absolutely my favorite part of this movie 😢

[@TomJBundy]

Ughhh I miss my idolll 😩🖤🖤🖤 hes such a legend like fuck I love him 🖤

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

Wow... I remember occasionally watching mad about you. I can't believe what a great actress Helen Hunt really is

[@XxowendanxX]

spencer was on the cutting edge of societal evolution, he started the “allergic-to-everything’ craze at least 15 years before it caught on

[@ninja.saywhat]

this scene alone compelled me to rent this movie to rewatch it again for the 5th time since i've seen this for the first time back in the 90s. i probably should have just purchased it knowing a few years from now i may end up having the urge to rewatch this 🥰😅

[@JosephConstantino-y8h]

Watched this scene a bunch of times. As good as it gets.😊

[@davidmartinez3272]

Some of you could think that Melvin sends this man to Carol's house because he wants her back to work but I think he really cares for the kid

[@plopezcopetti]

In fact it's the sweetest thing a man can do for a woman. He deeply cares about Carol and her family wellbeing, otherwise he wouldn't have done that. This movie is so amazing in so many levels, and I can't pick someone better to play the role of Melvin than Jack Nicholson, it's like he portrayed a side of his own personality.

[@terrythornton39]

I always wanted to hear Harold Ramis say my name and now I have🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Tommy1977777]

Helen Hunt is fantastic in this scene as well as Harold Ramis.

[@hothotheat3000]

When he says that the boy is going to feel better, he infuses it with such warmth and authority. It’s what every parent of a sick child wants so badly to hear.

[@darrylmaxwell-os7pu]

2:35 CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE !!!❤

[@delmanpronto9374]

RIP HR

[@amyclarke41]

And melvin but her saying I never sleep with him was classic his reaction to her was comedy gold 🤣

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

As a person who needs his schedule to be right on point i seriously can relate to Nickelson's character in this movie

[@davidskaar3232]

Precious

[@Spearsy1995]

I love Helen Hunt in this film !

[@Hulana42]

Who's watching this after finding out about the assination of United Healthcare's CEO because they remembered Carol's disdain for HMOs?

[@suzannesmith2204]

I hugged my Head Allergy Doctor too.

[@jibber27jabber]

The doctor everyone wanted, and deserves

[@stephenpesci1640]

thank you sir

[@genegeneish]

Polo green cadillac sts. Thats a classic. I totalled mine.

[@johnbowman1076]

HR lived to age 70... but seems like he got cheated. He gave us so much.

[@Wafaloo]

Sounds like Carol was interested in his epididymus.

[@rizqia_rahman]

Wafaloo in kitchen scene when carol breakdown, she wishes the doctor dont have wife

[@sralyn]

Who wouldn't be?

[@calebfederico-dyer8837]

❤️

[@DrHouse-gb3gt]

that Cadillac V8 32V Northstar

[@yos8752]

When I first saw this film, this scene was absurd in my Italy. Just today, however, I experienced a similar situation: your doctor tends to no longer come to your home, he would instead send you to the emergency room for any temporary problem arising from the flu, and it is starting to be essential to personally pay for visits and tests. Of everything we could take from the USA, this is among the worst.

[@gusleo7887]

A gosthbuster

[@gailwebb9619]

I love this scene.....esp how the HMO is characterized.......

[@PowerGlove79]

“Actually I think that’s their technical name”. I love that line

[@gailwebb9619]

@@PowerGlove79 yes, I absolutely loved that whole scene with them discussing the son’s health care and insurance issues.

[@nsasupporter7557]

RIP

[@groksr]

I forgot what a good movie this is

[@edgardopaladino4502]

in Argentina health is free, transplants, heart surgeries, cancer treatment, it's all free and of very good quality

[@JoeChillton]

He was checking him for mood slime exposure, Helen Hunt. C'mon lol Rip Harold.

[@megachonker5664]

Doctor Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters, the Doctor in Groundhog Day, the Doctor in As Good as it Gets.... There's a pattern there

[@Grace-ml2sq]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@keithwilson6060]

Was that Newman standing on the adjacent porch?

[@pamhospodarsky6129]

Besides knowing who our true Physician is, I have the privilege of having a doctor such as this. It is sick to say, I look forward to being sick so I can be in his presence. Shhh... A major secret.

[@gemmag.2988]

Wow. I used to have wonderful old fashioned GPs in my practice. Now the doctors only work patlt time, you must first pass dragon receptionists who ask you a barrage of personal questions, you can wait weeks for a face to face appt , docs look at their watches so you dont overrun your 10 mins appt, - so sad. Bring back the old NHS in the UK.

[@FreeKentHovind]

3:30 I wish I could do that!

[@danielferstendig]

Gone too soon

[@drifter6276]

The American health care system in a nutshell. If you're poor, you're screwed.

[@crazy4piehobo]

even if you make good money as a blue collar middle class the hospital bills will kill your paychecks

[@temporarymomentary]

@@crazy4piehobo Work for cash and always hide your income. Pretend that you're a lower class. You will get free healthcare etc.

[@jackfenn7524]

No, if you are poor and STUPID, then you are screwed! If you are rich and stupid, you will also get screwed.

[@georgeevangel4292]

You got that right If your poor you're screwed.Welcome to America

[@XxowendanxX]

What country has better health care for the poor than the United States?

[@23RedTechno]

God , take Abe Vigoda and give us back Harold Ramis =(

[@23RedTechno]

***** That is a wish that needs to be granted .

[@KarboniteKyla]

All those twinkies got to his chins xD i'm sorry. I miss Harold. Such a funny guy

[@ashverjee]

Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege for the rich.

[@zoltan902]

This scene is really only touching in the context of a society where there's no universal health care. The rest of the world looks at this and wonders how long American's hold themselves back with such a primitive, expensive limitations to their lives.

[@Wafaloo]

I was thinking the same

[@irishstats]

Unfortunately, I fear that universal care would look exactly like the care they were receiving.

[@us-Bahn]

A gift with an obligation but not a contract. She’s torn because she’s good. Melvin knew that. He probably didn’t have any coercive motives but if you can throw some money at a problem and end up looking decent, then who knows?

[@rubix4195]

Although I loved Harold Ramis, the truth about healthcare is that: to get the best care, it can't be free. I am from a country where the health care is (almost) free and, frankly, it's not the best because the doctor's don't see you as patient but a hinderance until their next pay cheque.

[@pablobratcat]

Really very Egon like

[@DanielSoto1980]

Egon Ghostbusters

[@MSkallywagg]

How Little hands and Doris would love to see in the UK

[@HarPlayer]

Just finished watching this. Who was the kid. N the mother. N nurse?

[@JH-kh9lf]

When the Doctor left she had something she didn't have before? "Hope"