You’re absolutely right about the messages woven into the comedies. My brother and Harold were very close friends, so I got to know him somewhat. He was an intellectual (Bill Murray too, I think to a lesser extent) who studied philosophy and religion. He called himself Buddhish, a blend of Buddhism and Jewish. I see your appreciation for him, so even though I usually don’t talk about him on sm, I just want to say that he’s one of the best people I’ve ever met: kind, generous, grounded, curious. He would take his car to get the smog check, so I asked him why he didn’t just have an assistant do it. He said he likes to see new places. When my brother was dying from skin cancer, Harold could still make us laugh. Anyway, thanks for your videos, especially this one. Peace.
That is so awesome that you shared that with us, thank you. I loved him in Stripes and of course Ghostbusters. I started watching him on SCTV and I was so struck by him.
Harold's dad lived into his 90's, so his passing at age 69 was unexpected, even by him. Just a few years before perhaps unintentionally tempting fate, Harold mentioned during a speaking engagement, that he thought he had a lot of life left, because his dad lived so long.
RIP Harold Ramis. I cried when I heard the news he had passed and man, I bawled like a little kid (I'm nearly 50) years later when I saw Egon's ghost in Afterlife. Egon was my one of my childhood heroes too and he will always be my favourite Ghostbuster. Harold's body of work will always stand the test of time. They were funny, they had heart. Thank you for this video...it was so lovely and respectful. As you guys always are.
Loved the fact that Ghostbusters: Afterlife director made sure that Harold Ramis aka Egon Spengler made an appearance which also made the ending very heart warming. Thank you for including us. R.I.P Harold Ramis 🕊🙏🏻❤️
Something about Harold Ramis that always resonated with me, seeing him again in Afterlife made me cry and feel like a kid again . it was bittersweet indeed. Great video as always !
Was so sad to hear when Harold Ramis died in 2014. Ghostbusters was the 1980s. Always wished a prequel happened to complete the trilogy, but sadly not to be. Great man. Superb actor & writer. Forever Egon. 👻
@@nigel-jg4dn Dan Aykroyd has written a script for a TV show focused on Ray, Peter Venkman and Egon when they were in high school called "Ghostbusters High". “I’ve written Ghostbusters High where they meet in New Jersey in 1969 and we’re looking to do that as probably a glorified feature or pilot within the next maybe five years,” Aykroyd told 660 City News.
Such a loss. A great talent. Back in the mid 80's I was working on a script idea that he was interested in. I met him, sat very close to him at a private screening of his latest movie at Warner Studios . A very warm and charming individual. Nothing became of the project but I'll always remember my meeting this very talented man.
This one made me emotional. I was also sobbing in theaters when I saw Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Full on sobbing. Thank you for taking us to his grave - the words on his stone are so true and fitting.
Don't worry, I am 49 years old and I too cried when I saw Harold Ramis in Ghostbusters Afterlife. They did a fantastic job. (A Ghostbusters Afterlife filming location video by you would be very cool!) P.S. Jessica said that you, Michael, remind her of Harold Ramis. When I see you, you always remind me of Ewan McGregor. Don't know exactly why. :) Greetings from Berlin, Germany and Happy Halloween! :)
I live 3 kilometres from one of the filming sites-the Turner Valley Gas Plant in Alberta. Two hours from Fort Macleod, and I believe they did some filming in Drumheller. The gas plant opens for tours around the end of May.
Back in 1979 and 1980 I met Harold at a restaurant in Edmonton Alberta as he was visiting John Candy who was waiting for him. Back in the SCTV days. I walked by and said hey guys. Candy right away acknowledged me and said hi back then asked where is the best place Harold and I can grab a beer in town. We talked for about 15 minutes. Down to earth people. Always remember their laugh
Harold got a good send off in Ghostbusters Afterlife and speaking of which, it would be epic if someone had left some flowers and a Twinkie on the headstone. Thanks for sharing this and R.I.P. Harold Ramis, you are sorely missed.
Michael, you're a poet. Your passion exceeds the expectation of typical vloggers. 200 years from now, when Ghostbusters is still a huge movie, your vlog will be seen by millions, if not billions, you have done Harold justice.
I get home from work, run a bath and pour a JD, sit down to have a smoke and the first thing I find on RU-vid is Grimm visiting Harold - life is sweet for this moment.
This is a well deserved tribute to one of the most humble artists in Hollywood!!! He has a cool name could be from "Harold" The Great King of Jerusalem, Edgar "Allen" Poe, and of course Ramis(es) from Egyptian History. One of my all time favorites!!!
I loved this vlog, you paid tribute to him in a loving way. I do appreciate that. I remember seeing the first and second Ghostbusters in theaters, he was such a talented man. And by the way, those tile murals you were seeing at the end of the video, were the symbols of each of the twelve tribes of Isreal. I recognized it when the one with the multicolored square showed up. Each square represents a different jewel, and each jewel a different tribe.
Thank You Michael & Jessica for this video. I grew up watching the Ghostbusters when I was a little girl and still love the movie today. To visit Harold Ramis' grave must of been hard for you. But he will surely missed by everyone. RIP Harold
Seeing him as a ghost from the after life was/is very bittersweet for me. The soft gentle rain is comforting in the sadness i feel. I want to gently splash in puddles. I am from Chicago originally. Wish i could share in my favorite food with you two. Rest in peace forever loved Harold Ramis🕊️
I loved his films... I wouldn't even be deep into writing if he wasn't in it... Thanks for this man ! Mr. Harold ramis was was so great at Ghostbusters afterlife too
Im a toy designer here in LA. I used to work in special fx fir film.and have a long history with Ghostbusters as my former boss created most of the ghosts for the first films and I have designed several Ghostbusters related products/toys over the years. I had the opportunity to mee Harold in 2009 at a Starbucks of all places here in LA. Such a nice man. Very gracious. Thank you for paying your respects and paying this video.
Thank you Grimms for that visit. As you paid your respects so did I. I love Ghostbusters to a ridiculous extent and carried that love of it with me from childhood and always will. I certainly cried when I saw Egon's ghost in Afterlife, totally normal.
Harold Ramis is a cinematic treasure. I loved even his smallest roles- esp in the movie 'Orange County' when he played the Admissions Director of Stanford that upon asking for headache medicine was accidentally given another "medication". Hilarious. I am a newbie here & wanted to say I feel at home -- I've found my tribe! Always amazing content. 🧛♀🎃
I was so sad when he passed. Many people don't realize how talented he was. Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you, my favorite ghouls!! Back when movies were good and now it's like Hollywood has run out of ideas. Let's make 500 comic movies. No thanks. Soo glad I grew up when I did. Baby Ghoul, I agree! I see some Harold in your husband!
Of all of Harold Ramis’ movies, I am most moved by Groundhog Day. Great humor and a message very Buddhist in feel. I watch it every year and try to take that message into my heart. Ramis played the neurologist in a cameo.
Egon was my favorite Ghostbuster. Broke my heart when he died. I grew up with the Ghostbusters. I cried during the Ghostbusters Afterlife final scenes.
I never met Harold, but I miss his work so much. I think that it is people like Harold that kept Hollywood sane and relatable to the common man. The fact that, for all intents and purposes, seemed to be a very relatable and geniune person just makes his loss that much sadder. I was so glad that he was so tastfully integrated into the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. A fitting tribute.
I still cant believe that Ramis is gone...iwas raised up watching SCTV here in Canada and he was brilliant. My fav was the scenes with John Candy on SCTV! Rest well Ramis and Candy! Thank you Grimm for making this video.. God Bless you both!
A very fitting day of rain for a commemoration episode of a great Man... I still miss Mr. Ramis... I loved this Heart felt episode mini, GriMMs... Also, Ms. GriMMs Nails and Black Fleece are to die for.... Thanks, for the LOVE GriMMs..... :^)"""""""
Great job as always 👏 I'm gonna be 43 next month, grew up with the Ghostbusters as well. Appreciate the way they honored Ramis in Afterlife. In the end I had to chew my gum really fast, trying hard not to cry. 😂 Can't wait to see you guys at Midsummer Scream. 🙂👍🤘👊
Man, I'm nearly 52 and i was right there with you, blubbering like a wee gurrill when Egon's ghost turned up. I still tear up now just thinking about it.
I really enjoyed those ghostbuster movies as a child. I want to thank you guys for making these kind of videos too. Its obvious that you are emotional for standing next to his grave. It just shows how genuine and great person you are.
Thanks for sharing. I was resistant to the idea of a third Ghostbusters movie because its been too long & I really wanted more of a follow up to the 2009 video game, which had all four guys back, with Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis contributing to the story. It really felt like the 3rd movie & it added a lot of lore to the Ghostbusters mythology. I was very disappointed when Ivan Reitman confirmed it was no longer canon when they were making Afterlife, which put me off even more. When I did see it, I was having my patience tested because I thought it was taking way too long to get to keep the story going & getting to the original characters, so I wasn't feeling the emotion I was supposed to be feeling when it came to the end. Part of this I think is also because I didn't watch the originals to get in the mood for the new one, & I hadn't seen them in a while. I decided to see it again, but I also made sure to watch the originals first, & play through the 2009 game (even if its no longer officially canon, you still hang out with the original characters), & after seeing it again, I enjoyed it a lot more & felt the emotion I was supposed to feel. I am also glad Bill Murray made peace with him before he passed too. RIP.
Hey guys.. Ghost Busters is 1984. It's my senior year of HS. It's my youth on the brink of adulthood. It's a year, whose every minute detail is engraved in my soul. His voice, that smile, his brilliance is a huge part of it. Be safe my ghoullies!!💀
Yes, the homage in the latest Ghostbusters was very sweet. You guys keep doing what what you're doing. You two's inherent kindness shines, a respite from the day to modern day.
I cried as well in afterlife I’m 42 … but just realized this … my grandma past February 16 th and Harold Ramis February 24th both in 2014 and my birthday is February 20th ….
Inspired by this video I was visiting my boyfriend in Illnois the next month from UK & had to visit Egon/Harold's grave being a huge GB fan... was touching & cried which then made my boyfriend cry seeing me cry... then onto the many trials of Al Capone..... thank Halloween for your channel Michael & Jessica... huge fan.....
I agree with you both 100% we are not just connected in flesh but in energy. He gave out his stories, love, laughter and his ideas of life. They just made a huge impact on our lives to make it more funny and kinder. Thanks guys this was so awesome, he will never be forgotten.
I went to tears at the end of Ghostbusters Afterlife,I love that they did the ultimate homage and tribute to Harold Ramis,Harold is forever a part of my childhood with other comedic talents like Bill Murray,Dan Aykroyd, Robin Williams, Chevy Chase,Rick Moranis and John Candy just to name a few.
Very respectful and emotional video about legendary actor Harold Ramis from you guys , while i was still high school every morning before school i was watching animated tv series of Ghostbusters , years later i saw on tv real movie with these amazing gang of actors :) my childhood heros too , even with my friends , i was playing outdoors Ghostbusters , we was drawing on the pavement famous movie lines , in diffrent style the title of the movie :) so now many years later , at the beggining of this year i watched it Ghostbusters afterlife , two emotional things i saw at the end of the movie , first ghost of himself Harold Ramis aka Egon Spengler and second thing is that this movie was dedicated to Harold Ramis himself , what great honour to remember this wonderful icon after all these years. Ghostbusters forever :) RIP forever Mr Harold Ramis
Really hit me hard when he passed away. Yeah, never met the guy. Never spoke to him. Never got an autograph from him. But I grew up loving the character he played, Egon as a hero of mine. When he passed away it was like a hole opened up in the world that can never be filled again.
I know this video is about Harold Ramis, but I gotta say Bill Murray what a 🐐. To this day I think he should have gotten an Oscar for his performance in the movie What about Bob. What a phenomenal movie, what a phenomenal performance.
I only became a fan of Ghostbusters not even 2 years ago, I've known some of Harold's work from when i was little, even if i didn't know he made them. even though I've only known about him for a small amount of time, his death hits me deep, i wish i paid more attention to his work when i had first seen it. Rest in Peace Mr. Ramis.
I was 86-years-old when I first saw Ghostbusters..lol I remember calling some of my high school friends and starting our own "Ghostbusters" and calling it," Geriatric Sprit Bashers" Still going strong today.
Next time you guys go through Las Vegas- stop by at Zak Baggans Haunted Museum, Zak has Harold Ramis (if I am not mistaken) actual Ghost Buster uniform on display that you can see on the tour… and he’s got some pretty fascinating serial killer relics.
Happy B-day and Rest In Peace Harold Ramis. U were amazing legend. I love Ghostbusters. All of them. I love Science, too. Smart. Science is so amazing. That's what Ash always say. Your a good man. I'll never stop watching Ghostbusters, never! May the Peace be with u Dr. Egon Spengler. From Harlingen Texas. November 21, 1944 - February 24, 2014 November 21, 2022 through November 21, 3022
Once again you have done an amazing job honoring an awesome person who has passed. I am a big Ghostbusters fan and many things Harold Ramis had done. Thank you so much for sharing. As always, Happy Halloween.
Was just singing the song in the beginning of your videos, which has been stuck in my head, wish I knew the name, and then magically saw that you had a new video uploaded. 👍🏻👍🏻 May he rest in piece.
I was heartbroken when he passed, great writer and actor, I cried in the new Ghostbusters seeing the ghost of him and how old the other men are. Grew up watching Ghostbusters and had all them toys and action figures. RIP Legend
