Harold Ramis Passes

[Kasept]

So sad. A brilliant comic mind. The wellspring of so many favorite film moments. Tribute on ATR today.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Kasept

So sad. A brilliant comic mind. The wellspring of so many favorite film moments. Tribute on ATR today.

A friend of mine posted on her Facebook page yesterday of her one encounter with Ramis- it's really sweet:

My second summer in the city I walked into an elevator and was stunned to find Harold Ramis standing there. As the doors closed, he nodded at my Star Trek: Insurrection baseball cap and asked, "you work on the crew?" "Nope," I replied and then, in awe, I shot him my best grin and said, "Just a card-carrying dork." And he laughed. Mr. Ramis has so many things to be proud of from his amazing life, but that day I was so proud to tell all my friends how I made a Ghostbuster laugh. Rest in Peace.

[GenuineRisk]

And the President's words on him:

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America’s greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of Chicago’s Second City. When we watched his movies – from “Animal House” and “Caddyshack” to “Ghostbusters” and “Groundhog Day” – we didn’t just laugh until it hurt. We questioned authority. We identified with the outsider. We rooted for the underdog. And through it all, we never lost our faith in happy endings. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold’s wife, Erica, his children and grandchildren, and all those who loved him, who quote his work with abandon, and who hope that he received total consciousness.

[Alabama Stakes]

after going to the matinee show of Animal House the day it opened at the Sack Pi Alley in town, i was in pain from laughing so hard. Must have went back 10 times with groups of different friends to see it again. It's awesome when you rave about a movie and everyone is in agreement. Might also have been the last time I was right about anything...." Oh Bluto, we might get in trouble" lol

[casp0555]

So sad...one of the greatest comedic talents during my generation. His legacies will live on much to aour enjoyment. RIP Mr. Ramis....

[rpncaine]

"Lighten up Francis"...one of my absolute favorite lines from any movie. I use it all the time and there are damn few people who don't smile at it. :-)


RIP.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

"Lighten up Francis"...one of my absolute favorite lines from any movie. I use it all the time and there are damn few people who don't smile at it. :-)


RIP.

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

"Lighten up Francis"...one of my absolute favorite lines from any movie. I use it all the time and there are damn few people who don't smile at it. :-)


RIP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-Cs-fi5tA

Unbelievably funny......ranks up at the top for me too...