The Making of Groundhog Day - Harold Ramis

The late great Harold Ramis tells the story of Groundhog Day with Andie Macdowell, Stephen Tobolowsky and Bill Murray

[@furiosasinclair2018]

And this is why I love KZbin. Where else can you find gems like this without even realizing you were looking for them?

[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

Maybe try real life. :p Go experience something.

[@furiosasinclair2018]

@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Wise words, my friend. :)

[@theorderofthebees7308]

amen

[@petar1008]

@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 This film was made while reality still existed. Today everything is fake and there is no more reality.

[@gmartinez9045]

One of my fav movies...you tube figured me out

[@milosterwheeler2520]

I watch "Groundhog Day" once a year, usually on February 2nd. It remains as Ramis' and Murray's best work. Sad that Harold is no longer with us.

[@sarjim4381]

Although this is filmed rather cleverly, you may notice one of the stars is missing. Bill Murray and Harold Ramis had a huge fight and falling out near the end of making Groundhog Day. The last scenes were filmed by having a go between issue instructions to Murray and another go between take Murray's comments back to Ramis. Even though there was still a lot of animosity between the two men when this was made, it's not hard to see Ramis still had a soft spot in his heart for Murray. He knew that Murray's 15 year marriage was falling apart when the movie was being made, and Murray had started drinking heavily. Murray was always subject to mood swings, and those got worse over the course of the filming. Ramis was always willing to bury the hatchet with Murray but not the other way round. Ramis fell victim to one of the rarest disease you can get. He contracted an otherwise mild infection in 2010 and, for reasons medicine doesn't understand, his body reacted by having its immune system attack his own organs instead of the infection. It was severe enough that he lost the ability to walk. Doctors thought they had arrested the autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis that was the cause by 2011, and Ramis went through physical therapy to learn to walk again. He seemed to be fully recovered by the beginning of 2012. Unfortunately, the disease was only dormant and came back in 2013. It apparently was much more aggressive this time, and Ramis ended the fall of 2013 bedridden. It was likely this attack was going to be fatal, and Murray's brother, Brian Doyle Murray, visited him just before Christmas. He knew of their long falling out and urged his brother to end it before it was too late. Murray came the the Ramis house with a dozen donuts and an escort of Chicago police right after New Year's. Ramis had become friendly with the CPD after filming several movies in town and became kind of a cop buff, reportedly having a police scanner in his bedroom. At that point, Ramis was barely able to talk, but Ramis's daughter, Violet, said Murray did all the talking, reminiscing for several hours with Ramis. The terrible disease finally destroyed too many organs, and Ramis passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2014. Realizing it was going to be five years since his all too early death, I was looking for this video again. It was one of the best at showing his gentle, kind personality. RIP, Harold, you were a great guy.

[@sralyn]

Man, that almost made me cry.

[@lvee_]

Thank you for this Jim.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

Thanks for the Brother.I never knew the whole story..You are the Phil Connors of Groundhog day Comments!

[@Cml725]

The thing is, you never get the impression that Harold held anything against Bill. He still spoke highly of him.

[@lvee_]

@@Cml725 you can tell he was kind, polite and understanding person. He knew what Bill was going through.

[@izzonj]

I think it was impossible for Harold Ramis to talk without a smile on his face. He seems like he was a great person.

[@jdbarr769]

He Always smiled when he talked.

[@dollysinn]

He was a Buddhist and a lovely guy.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I met Harold twenty years ago when he had become a friend of my family in Cook County, Illinois. We had a reception at the country club that Bushwood [Caddyshack] was based on and I had to assure him that his Jewish heritage wasn't a problem. He remained a friend throughout the remainder of his life and my dying mother received calls and gifts from Harold though he was very sick himself. What a beautiful man he was.

[@rbu2136]

Loved how he ended the interview.

[@mijreed]

He really does

[@ep4169]

Filming in a real town, with real crowds and real snow made such a difference. Good story, good writing, good acting. That's how movies should be.

[@carvcom2]

I got to know that real town (Woodstock, IL) so well as my family members lived there for many years. Great movie and great director, Harold.

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

just a shame it wasn't filmed in the real Punxsutawney

[@no-bozos]

Brilliant idea, brilliant script, brilliant execution. One of my all-time favorite movies.

[@cryptohalloffame]

never laughed so hard in my life the first time I saw the film

[@kimmokusipaa5718]

the same

[@patriceaqa288]

@@kimmokusipaa5718 the film was so good it caused a religious debate about what the message was. He goes from panic and fear to outright hedonism and then finally realizes what matters in life study devotion music kindness and love. So he lives the perfect day of humanity and escapes the time warp

[@TheSulross]

laugh ass off on the first viewing and then on subsequent viewings begin to see how incredibly deep this film is - non ironically a timeless film for the ages

[@pseudonayme7717]

Absolutely. I have OCD/ADHD and became obsessed with this film in the few years after release. I was watching it 3/4 times a day for about a year and a half before I started to dislike any small part of it. I was obviously in a really bad place at that time, but I credit this film for helping me to understand and work through some of my own problems.

[@philipglasgow3307]

What an absolute delight Harold Ramis was.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

He got it right.

[@sifugurusensei]

He seems like one of those types who never get angry. He's truly a zen master .

[@ericgriffith9408]

What about the Twinkie?

[@bradnail99]

I loved the part at the end where Ramis recounts how followers of many spiritual traditions all resonated to the message of Groundhog Day. It’s one of the most ecumenical spiritual films ever made, and never tells you about spirituality. Instead it shows the viewer how it looks to be growing more spiritual. Harold Ramis seems like a lovely man, I would love to have known him.

[@TheSulross]

it's a kind of thought experiment move where (while being very entertaining) we the audience can ponder what it might be like to try all possible avenues of living a life - to the point of the shear exhaustion of our self-centered ego

[@sandal_thong8631]

Bill Murray had done another movie like that, _The Razor's Edge,_ where he goes off to some Buddhist retreat in the mountains looking for the meaning of life (after being an ambulance driver in the first World War), and they put him outside with his books, and he has to burn them all to stay warm. Then he goes back to Paris, deals with his ex-girlfriend, and finally leaves for America.

[@AlexanderStemkowski]

Too painfully literal, yes. That's why all of the religions have effectively failed until Renaissance came along. And art still succeeds. To the point where The Beatles have become more popular than you-know-who.

[@TheSulross]

​@@AlexanderStemkowski I find Emmanuel Swedenborg's take remedies a lot of the issues with the various religious orthodoxy - in his case, especially Christianity Off The Left Eye youtube channel is devoted to covering Emmanuel Swedenborg's life's work of writings

[@jaggeric11]

Stephen Tobolowsky's reaction to the roles in GHD years later add a layer of sincerity that I just can't be denied. He really, truly loved the role of Ned Ryerson.

[@michaellittlepage4314]

Stephen Tobolowsky and Bill Murray Meet Again In Garfield (2004) 20th Century Fox

[@aircanuck]

Stephen Tobolowsky at 9:55 . I have never heard anything so beautiful in my life.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

I met Harold Ramis and Bob Zemekis in the same breath, working at a hotel front desk. Both men were just amazing. You could feel the aura of their creativity, it was profound and joyous.

[@EnjoySackLunch]

Did you blackmail them

[@JDNicoll]

In my sophomore year at college we had a VCR that would automatically rewind the tape at the end and start playing again. This movie was left in the machine for weeks or perhaps more than a month and played over and over again automatically - 24 hours a day. Given the nature of the movie, you can understand how epic that was. My roommates had a great sense of humor.

[@mchoffner8497]

Love it

[@theivory1]

I have the exact same story, except we were all freshmen in college. I think we watched this movie almost every day that entire school year. So much so, I still remember almost all the words. Same goes for The Breakfast Club while we were in middle school. Those were great times.

[@danawinsor1380]

One of my all-time favorite lines: "What if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one yesterday!"

[@richardmoores]

Almost right: “there wasn’t one today”

[@Balaamsasss]

"Did you ever have deja vu?" "Didn't you just ask me that?"

[@FreeKentHovind]

Better love story than titanic or twilight .... RIP Harold Ramis

[@leej70]

You've seen Twilght? Wow, that's a bold confession.

[@Redmenace96]

It is a complex and adult love story, because it contains comedy, too.

[@moaningpheromones]

titanic was a big load of ship.

[@harrisongould9460]

Back in the 90's, I worked with Andie many times when she was a model. She was always one of my favorites to photograph.

[@kennethbutler1343]

I always cry when I see Groundhog Day....I used to be embarrassed about that but not anymore. It's one of the all time great movies that is never in anyone's top 10...sort of a stealthy great movie.

[@TheSulross]

it's an immensely entertaining film full of profundity - a lot if the fav movies don't really have that much in the profundity department

[@coldwhite4240]

Well it's in my top 10, right at the top! Love this film. Always liked Murray, and although I didn't appreciate MacDowell when this was first released, I've since grown to recognise her personality and performance.

[@dianemitchell1717]

I never get tired of watching reruns of Groundhog Day. It must be from watching Murray’s character’s dark side wither away and him going into the light. Great movie.

[@chrispottle7143]

Same here!

[@ntvypr4820]

@@dianemitchell1717 Ahhh! Dont!... Don't!.. DON'T Drive ANGRY!!🤣

[@2steelshells]

Thank you for this film,Mr Ramis.

[@pcleitem]

So miss Harold, his directing and acting.

[@Mosely]

The Harold Ramis RIP at the end hit me like a dagger, I'd forgotten that he passed. Our loss.

[@eleSDSU]

Saw your comment before the video ended, alas, it felt like a dagger even though I remembered and was warned beforehand. Harold Ramis a legend, a loss for humanity.

[@JGLy22086]

Me too! RIP, Harold! Your talent is missed!

[@Cml725]

Rest in Peace Harold. Almost 5 years, but you're still in our collective hearts!

[@Mmmyess]

RIP Harold Ramis. Thanks for everything....

[@NoosaHeads]

Groundhog Day is in my top 10 list of favorite movies of all time. I have watched it something in the region of twenty times. I watch it when I'm feeling sad, I can enjoy it when I'm elated. It gives me perspective when I feel jaded - and hope when there are problems. It's a movie that we should all see multiple times. It's a shining masterpiece. When you see some of the politically biased, sanctimonious films that have come out in the last 30 years. Movies that only serve to make us angry and divided - and promote an agenda - I can always watch Groundhog Day and feel better about myself and my fellow citizens.

[@ntvypr4820]

Movies like Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, all those 80's movies have that same ability. They were meant to simply be enjoyed! Before the 'lessons' began.

[@Hardwareman1343]

Well said. I’m going to watch it again. Tonight. Right now.

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

You know, when Harold passed away, we all got robbed of laughter and humor, and a person whom we all would be friends with, he was without a doubt, a seriously genius, well spoken gentleman, who had much more to give us

[@albertperson4013]

The first time I watched it I was profoundly moved because I realized that it is a metaphor for how to be a better person. Forget about how many times he was in the loop. This is a message to us all on how to become better people, in my humble opinion. Simple as that.

[@ElectroDFW]

Agreed. We are but one in a sea of billions. To live life just for ourselves seems pretty... egotistical. We can do so much more together than apart. Helping others enhances the human condition.

[@Nick-zu9sn]

I'm a novelist. Having someone rewrite major features of my story would have horrified me. In this case though, Danny Rubin wrote an awe-inspiring tale, but it was decidedly MORE inspiring due to Harold's edits. Really amazing. I also loved the subtlety of the scenes with the old man dying, with Phil having to experience and accept mortality of someone he wanted to save, but couldn't...I thought that was incredibly well done and I wept, feeling those same feelings. A masterpiece. Thank you!

[@no-oneman.4140]

I love all the obvious great films but I honestly believe Groundhog Day is the greatest. Works on so many levels. The more you see it the greater it gets. Thank you Mr Ramis, what a lovely guy you were. Think I'll watch it again in the morning ...

[@vahidshahadi9817]

Harold Ramis is such a warm and friendly person here. I ❤ his smile. How I wish he was alive today. May he Rest In Peace 🤲 🙌❤

[@folarinosibodu]

Harold Ramis is like a man with the most beautiful heart.

[@laotse_]

One of the wisest films ever made, demonstrating the possibilities each of us have at every moment.

[@B1G_Dave]

I love one of the underlying messages in the film. Phil realises, like many of us fail to do, that the only meaningful change you can make in your life, is to yourself. Change yourself, your behaviour, your thoughts and the reality around you will start to reflect that.

[@JimsCorner]

Very well said Dave.

[@starcrafter13terran]

My therapist once said, I don't want to change you, I just want you to become the best you you deserve to be. It's all your choice. No one can make you better except you.

[@TomBarradas]

Such a clever, funny movie. We really miss Harold Ramis sooooo much. His humor, style and storytelling sense was so brilliant, right from his SCTV years to movies like this. Like fine wine, Groundhog Day just continues to age so well.

[@alcd6333]

Very enjoyable film. RIP Mr. Ramis.

[@mushroomhead3619]

Egon why did you do this to Dr Venkman?! XD

[@Krampus5150]

Harold....with that always smiling face.....RIP....

[@kevinbird1104]

What a legacy, you can still make an amazing film without swearing, such a clever script.

[@moaningpheromones]

absofrkinglutely

[@dingusrevolver]

4:57 I didn't even think about the challenge of filming the same day over and over for the entire movie. Probably made it easier for the extras and side characters to get so many takes in a row, but Bill Murray had to shift his mentality so drastically each time. Pretty interesting!

[@claytonskids6764]

MyFave Movie….of All Time….Hands Down ! Work of genius !

[@justayoutuber1906]

Stephen Tobolowsky sums it up in a very concise, touching description.

[@davidg8032]

My absolute favorite all time movie. I could, (and have) watch it over and over and over....

[@markmarsh27]

There are far fewer Funny Movies these days without the amazing Harold Ramis.

[@trainliker100]

Harold Ramis was simply one of the smartest people ever in this business. A sense of humor that was somehow clever but understandable, sometimes biting and wicked yet still gentle. Very smart and sophisticated stuff.

[@iammenotu8483]

This is on of my collection must haves. Shawshank, Young Frankenstein, Forrest Gump, Matrix and Groundhogs Day. Snowy winter day cocoa blanket. I'm good!

[@robione5627]

The Hunt for Red October is one of those rainy day movies for me...

[@kevinmullin9680]

Harold Ramis was a genius.

[@jessicaknowlton7809]

R.i.P. Harold Ramis

[@anstef1485]

Thank you Harold Ramis for making this wonderful movie. Rest in peace.

[@pauloarisi1908]

Masterpiece film. Beautifull in all senses.

[@joshuapatrick682]

The creative superiority of people who grew up before visual media pervaded every waking moment of life is astonishing. We can’t even get professional writers to write believable human dialogue anymore.

[@Bogonavt]

The Groundhog Day is my birthday. And I love this movie. Watch it every birthday

[@jasonpgallery]

Has to be one of the greatest movies of all time.

[@TheIrishAmish]

An absolute masterpiece.

[@kevinscott1697]

It’s such a pity Bill Murray and Ramis had the falling out during the filming, the timing of the film being made was unfortunate as Murray apparently had problems with his marriage so his mood couldn’t have been good and then Ramis and Murray had differences of opinions about the theme of it, Ramis just wanted it to be a straight forward comedy while Murray wanted it to be more contemplative and they had some rows but ironically the film had both qualities in it and it was arguably their best work together. This was Murray s sixth film with Ramis and after they hadn’t got on in a Director-actor partnership, Murray decided not to work with him again, choosing to work with other directors and they barely spoke for twenty years until Ramis became very ill and Murray s brother persuaded him to visit Ramis which he did shortly before his Ramis died in 2014

[@socklock1957]

Yeah, their falling out was the reason why there never was a Ghostbusters 3, Ramis wanted to be involved in the project and Murray didn't want to speak to him or be in the movie all together, I'm glad they made up just before Ramis died, may he RIP.

[@joshuapatrick682]

One of the greatest films made during my lifetime based on a premise I’m not sure exists anywhere else in film. Of course it could, and I’m not aware of it. That said, the creative superiority of people who grew up in a time where visual media wasn’t so pervasive is evident

[@mlee2236]

That is so true!

[@danaemcburney4160]

I think it's so iconic that everyone is afraid of using the same premise, because it will look like a copycat, and they don't know how to improve on it.

[@alantasman8273]

One of my all time favorites...Harold Ramis has left a wonderful legacy on film. Thank you for sharing this presentation...his commentary is very moving as are the comments of the other excellent cast members.

[@dougmaclennan8654]

Harold Ramis’s work on Groundhog Day is all time in my book. It’s incredible how he got the script that good.

[@tomdonahue9979]

Wrote Animal House, Directed Caddy Shack. Loved Ground Hog. RIP Harold Ramis.

[@kevenquinlan]

"I got the shit kicked out of me in Wisconsin'. Aww, Harold sure was a cool and candid person. All the old National Lampoon people were back than. Is Andie MacDowell and Bill murray just perfect. Bill's got such a witty, congenial, sarcasm too, just a great actor through and through. This is a 5 star movie everyone should have in their collection.

[@juicepirate8175]

When the movie title becomes part of the collective consciousness, you know it’s pretty special. When someone talks about an experience at work being like Groundhog Day, you know exactly what they mean.

[@MikeSmith-fs9wh]

I absolutely love Andi Macdowell. Harold Ramis - - this is one of my favorite movies.

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Thanks Harold for all you did. I battle the same affliction.

[@juliehoffman92]

I l♡Ve the movie SO much..RIP Harold Ramis

[@guyfaux900]

I have more reverence for this film than I do most other holiday films that come at other times throughout the year.

[@TheSulross]

because unlike all the other holliday favs, this film actually packs a lot to ponder - all the while is very enertaining too

[@VeganChefRon]

One of the greatest masterpieces in film. Every bit a masterpiece of the level of as Velazquez' Las Meninas or Citizen Kane or a Beethoven symphony.

[@mgoh1984]

One of my all time favorites. Prime example of becoming a better person by learning from your mistakes.

[@777Theurgy]

"I don't know where you're headed??? Can you call in SICK??" and Phil's Response was PERFECTION ... Sooo F*-Kin Funny

[@tommynorthwood]

Because of the rewatchability level is with this film, it causes a strange thing to happen. On groundhogs day, every year, some channel puts this movie on for the full 24 hours. I like to nap on and off all day waking up to different parts of this movie and IT NEVER MATTERS:)

[@snakepond2716]

Groundhog Day my favorite comedy.

[@txmoney]

One of my favorite films. Since watching it in the theater all those years ago, I’ve played it on DVD at least once every year. This is a true classic. I judge people based on how they feel about Groundhog Day and You’ve Got Mail.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

This was the best movie; can’t get enough of bill and too, others, perfectly placed.

[@bradwatson7324]

Because of this movie, I never drive angry.

[@markb7067]

One of the greatest movies ever.

[@chapstick7387]

Harold Ramis Day brought me here. Maybe it will again tomorrow:)

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

RIP Harold. One of Hollywoods finest

[@darlenealvino8799]

I love this film. Rest in peace Harold Ramis. 🕊️

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

It was said by Bill Murray and Harold Ramis' wife, that Bill and Harold made up before Harold's passing. I am so happy to know this.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

harold ramis.. what a great gentleman

[@richbuilds_com]

Harold Ramis RIP

[@patricklipski1662]

love Harold Ramis thanks for all the great movies that made me laugh

[@jackknopf5974]

Probably my favorite movie; at least in my top 3 or 5.

[@Jondsmusic]

One of the great all time movies, especially for the nineties. A true treasure.

[@har8397]

Miss this guy every day

[@robertherb616]

Every single one of my favorite movies, every one, Harold Ramis was involved with in one way or another. Harold, you are missed! R. I. P.

[@mariashelly4812]

I cried when I heard Harold died. I don't cry for famous people usually. But he gave me so much joy with his films.

[@thenukegaming7582]

RIP Ramis, even tho Murray and Aykroyd were the funniest ghostbusters you still managed to make us all laugh our asses off when you were on our TVs

[@user-ij2em5qi8f]

The best film of all times.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

One of the all-time great movies: the redemption of a man's soul. It doesn't get more profound than that.

[@demirdemirbag3194]

Everytime I get into youtube this video starts playing.

[@JohnS-mq2mu]

.7:26:.."stops worrying about himself all the time... and starts living a life of service..." let's immortalize those words.

[@thieftakerow]

Just took me about 10 minutes to realize exactly where I remember Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned) from .... TOR FROM SEINFELD!!!!! (the holistic healer - "do you use hot water in the shower? stop using it")

[@ctwriter1670]

I appreciate this! Did not know. Love that Seinfeld episode and scene!

[@MrKingalow]

Got to hand it to Harold Ramis for "grounding" me in humour early in life as a kid, starting with SCTV, and then movies like this and Ghost Busters etc.. What a great writer, filmmaker and all around smart fella - would've loved to have a drink with him. RIP Harlod.

[@philconnors1417]

This is the GOAT.

[@EGC316]

RIP Harold Ramis, what a great guy.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

When Andie McDowell was being interviewed she described Harold Ramis as very much loving people. This entire KZbin interview demonstrates that. I didnt know that Bill came around and reconnected...glad that happened.

[@flamingstallion]

One of my favorite movies of all time. I got you babe and the radio is still my alarm I wake up to every morning

[@jeffj2495]

RIP Harold Ramis. What a great analysis and back story to one of the greater movies that we have seen in 30 years. I think GroundHog Day will be viewed in 2100 and 2200. It is a testament to the human spirit.

[@QuakerDragon]

I keep waking up everyday and watching Groundhog Day.

[@pougiebear66]

I make habit of watching this film 🎥 once a year without fail...💜

[@jaredbuck9045]

God Bless Harold Ramis

[@fabiobonetta5454]

It is one of the greatest movies ever made

[@Sonny_V]

Ramis was the Best. Sure could use one of his Great Movies in these Comedy-Restricted Times.

[@blakkat4126]

By all accounts that I've seen and heard, Harold Ramis was just a great, kind-hearted guy. I'm glad he and Bill Murray resolved their "feud." before he died.

[@alexdb9129]

Bill Murray is a legend 👍

[@alexdb9129]

Harold Ramis too( Igon) 😅👍

[@alanras370]

True, and he essentially owes his career success to Harold Ramis who gave him the roles to become what he is, basically an equal of Jack Nicholson or Billy Crystal.

[@hensonlaura]

As time goes on, Murray's being revealed by people that have worked with him as an arrogant & moody bully rather than the irreverent, quirky 'every man' character he so often portrays. Ramis is exquisitely diplomatic here, but you can see there is a lot he's not saying about Bill.