Around 1985 or 86, when I lived in New York City, I went by myself to see the movie Stop Making Sense featuring the Talking Heads. Afterward I headed towards home, walking along something like West 57th in Midtown. And the streets were fairly deserted. I saw a man walking by with his arms around […]
Tag: 1980s
Here are some Bill Murray stories that take place in the 1980s.
Summer 1985: Martha’s Vineyard
We’d like to thank Holly for the following story. I was working as a waitress at a place that was half-deli/half- restaurant, so the wait staff used deli containers (the kind that potato salad comes in) instead of glasses to save the dishwashers work. So this one time, I’m chugging my first Coke of the […]
A Trip to Long Beach with Bill Murray, A Long Time Ago
The following story was submitted by Christine – Thank you! It was spring around 1981; I was living in Fresh Meadows, Queens with my BFF Donna. I had taken the red-eye home from visiting my sister in LA that morning, then went to work but left early because I couldn’t keep my eyes open. I […]
At 30,000 Feet with Bill Murray
We’d like to thank Anne for sharing her story (and for providing a picture, too). I’ve recently moved and, going through some old boxes, found a cherished piece of memorabilia! 30 years ago this past April, I was flying from Manila to the mainland with my parents and, since my dad worked for the airlines, […]
Bill Murray and Airline Food
We’d like to thank Sean for his Bill Murray Story. My Mom was a stewardess for Eastern Airlines back in the early 80’s. Bill was on one of her flights, and after she had served the cabin dinner, Bill called her over and asked her if he could borrow one of her shoes. She somewhat […]