October 12th, 2011
02:56 PM ET
Bill Murray surprises Harvard's marching bandIvy League football fans received a surprise guest Saturday. New York Magazine's Vulture reports that Bill Murray showed up at the Harvard-Cornell game and “conducted” the Harvard Band. Murray, 61, appeared from the stands after the band played the “Ghostbusters” theme song and showed his school spirit. "This guy in pink pants walked up and said, 'Hey, play that song again,'" said Harvard University Band Manager Rachel L. Hawkins to The Harvard Crimson. "He kind of appeared out of nowhere.”
Hawkins noted that the “Ghostbusters” theme is part of the band’s usual set list. “It was very serendipitous," she said of Murray's attendance. Later, the actor came by and pretended to conduct the band as they played the school fight songs. Band member Sebastian Gomez told The Crimson that Murray was attending the game with his Harvard alum pal, James M. Downey, who happens to be Robert Downey Jr.’s uncle and a former “Saturday Night Live" writer. According to the Washington Post, Murray loves stopping in for a brief pep band fix. The actor conducted George Mason University’s band last year, similarly swooping in from the stands. Murray’s enthusiasm must have spurred the team to victory; Harvard beat Cornell 41-31.
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Just once, I hope I'll get to meet Bill Murray.
Yes, they should. That's why I'm still waiting for the tabloids to do their jobs (late).
So he has known about this for years and he's not exactly been careful, its absolutely shocking and people should know.
If I tell you how I found this out, I am likely to comprimise my own interests, and the continued value of my resources. What I will tell you, is this: I did my homework...and he's been expecting this for years. That is all I can tell you.
Maybe to verify it.
Great article. Think I would have used a picture (or that video) of him at the event, though. The pic this article used is pretty old.
Bill Murray: AIDS wasting syndrome
He found out in January
How would you know?
Now, why would I tell you that?
Forgot stupid cow
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I love Bill Murray. I think he is a comedic genius!
That tess is way awesome. First to post and everything. Plus she thinks Bill Murray is ok. Tess is THE BEST !
Bill Murray is the man, and every time I read something about him I like him even more.
If immortality is possible, let's start with Bill Murray.
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i was firsty aaaaaand stayed on topic about bill muray. i wish he would be in more movies.
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