Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, that 24-period when the country gets inordinately interested in whether or not a certain rodent sees its shadow. But really, Groundhog Day is all about Groundhog Day, the 1993 Harold Ramis-directed, Bill Murray-starring comedy classic that celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is still adored by men, women, children, and groundhogs alike.
One person who particularly loves Groundhog Day is Stephen Tobolowsky, the veteran character actor who plays the adorably obnoxious insurance salesman Ned Ryerson. In addition to being the source of some of the movie’s biggest laughs, Tobolowsky is also a prime source for amazing stories about the making of the film. Here are five of the best behind-the-scenes stories he’s shared in the three decades since GroundhogDay’s release.
🤦🏻♂️Ned Ryerson is Groundhog Day's biggest villain