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Is The Kidnapped Boss Played By The Groundhog Crier From Groundhog Day?

posted 5 months ago by FootOfDavros (6820)
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And is he also Bill Murray's dad?

Thanks.

[–] blue1981 (6505) 5 months ago

It's Brian Doyle-Murray and he's Bill Murray's brother.

[–] FootOfDavros (6820) 5 months ago

Hey, thanks! That's funny - he looked so similar I knew it had to be a relative...

I take that is him in Groundhog day as well? His voice is so distinctive I'm sure it's the same guy.

[–] strntz (10891) 5 months ago

Yes, he was also in Caddyshack with Bill Murray. PLUS, he was also in the first Vacation movie as the guy watermelon eating guy who ran the tent city...

[–] DoctorThirteen (10425) 5 months ago

Times I've watched this movie, and I never knew that! I can see it immediately now!

[–] blindfolded (1526) 5 months ago

Also was a writer and cast member on SNL, back in the day just like Bill.

He has such a distinct voice that for the longest time, I actually thought he ALSO played one of the radio DJs in Groundhog Day. And I thought the other distinct voice on the radio was Ramis himself.

It took me years to discover I was wrong on both accounts.🤷‍♂️

[–] Lord Rake (3839) 5 months ago

Who are the voices on the radio? I assumed one was Ramis.

[–] blindfolded (1526) 5 months ago

Richard Henzel and Rob Riley are the actors credited as the Radio DJs.

At least I wasnt alone in my assumption lol