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The Enigma of Rick Moranis
A June 1981 episode of NBC's SCTV Network 90 begins with a straight-to-the-camera editorial by Rick Moranis, assuming the role of cranky veteran newsman David Brinkley. Clad in a three-piece suit, with his hair combed back and dark circles [...]
By Joe BlevinsRick Moranis Wants to Act Again, Just Not in Ghostbusters
"Why would I do just one day of shooting on something I did 30 years ago?"
By Dee LockettRick Moranis Turned Down an Offer to Appear in Paul Feig’s ‘Ghostbusters’
Original Ghostbusters cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts all have cameos in store for Paul Feig's upcoming movie, but it looks like there's one original we can't count on seeing: Rick Moranis. [...]
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Rick Moranis Discusses ‘Spaceballs’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequels
The reclusive Rick Moranis gave a rare interview to Heeb magazine this week to promote his new comedic music album My Mother's Brisket. The full interview is worth reading for fans of Moranis's work, but most interestingly, he revealed some [...]
By Bradford EvansRick Moranis’s New Comedy Music Album Is Out Now
Earlier this month, living comedy legend Rick Moranis announced that he's putting out a new album, entitled My Mother's Brisket & Other Love Songs, and that album is now here. It's a super Jewish collection of humorous songs from [...]
By Bradford EvansRick Moranis Has a New Album Out Soon
Beloved comedian Rick Moranis is resurfacing to release a new album. The actor announced on his website, RickMoranis.com, that he's recorded an album called My Mother's Brisket & Other Love Songs that you'll be able to pre-order from the [...]
By Bradford EvansRick Moranis Is Ready to Return to the World
Starting with an album.
By Zach DionneThe Lost Roles of Rick Moranis
The only cast member of seminal sketch show SCTV who wasn't a performer at the Second City theater, Rick Moranis joined the show late at the start of its third season in 1980. He quickly proved himself on the series, though, showcasing his [...]
By Bradford EvansRun, Run From the Haunting Specter of a Ghostbusters 3 With No Bill Murray
The latest word in unnecessary threequels: Bill Murray's refusal to make Ghostbusters 3 will not stop Dan Aykroyd, who says he'll just re-cast the part of Peter Venkman. The weirdest thing about this is that Aykroyd assures audiences that Rick [...]
By Hallie CantorThe Strange Fad of Comedian-Based Saturday Morning Cartoons
Maria Bamford has a great bit about how she wants to have a TV sitcom someday called Me, My Mom, and a Monster, in which she, her mother, and a friendly but disgusting monster all live in the same house, where one can presume wackiness would [...]
By Brian BooneFrom ‘Rappin‘ Rodney’ to ‘Lazy Sunday’: The Evolution of White Comedy Rap
How We Got from Rappin' Rodney to "Lazy Sunday"
By Brian RafteryLame: Ghostbusters Video Game to Be Moranis-Less
'He made so much money off of 'Honey, I Shrunk The Kids' that he retired.'