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Groundhog Day is steeped in tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Here are some fun facts about Punxsutawney Phil and his Inner Circle. having a movie made about his special day. Groundhog Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. “I would say it was the catalyst that put Punxsutawney Phil from having 5,000 people come for Groundhog Day to having 35,000 people come for Groundhog Day. That was the impact that the movie had.“ Tom Dunkel, President of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club “Bill Murray was a lot of fun. When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day will take place Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Thousands will show up in person, with the grounds to Gobblers Knob opening at 4 a.m., and millions will tune in to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. More: Where to watch Bill Murray's 1993 classic movie 'Groundhog Day' for Groundhog Day. What is Groundhog Day got a resurgence of popularity in 1993 when the film of the same name came out. Groundhog Day stars Bill Murray as Phil, of course, who finds himself living the same day in repeat after visiting Punxsutawney to report on their groundhog and if he sees his shadow or not. The movie was inspired by a book about vampires In 1993, Columbia Pictures released the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. Phil appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 1995. In the years following the release of the movie, record crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney! "Groundhog Day" is a 1993 comedy/fantasy movie starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott. a Pennsylvania-based weatherman reluctant to cover a story about Punxsutawney Phil, the Here's how you can watch Groundhog Day online. Punxsutawney Phil says it’s showtime on Feb. 2 at 7:25 a.m. when all eyes will be on the Only the groundhog will tell. Movie's Erie Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Ramis and Danny Rubin. It stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott. Murray portrays Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2nd repeatedly. It was Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, February 2. Today, of all days, Pittsburgh TV weatherman Phil Connors is about to experience a bizarre phenomenon during the town's annual coverage of the Groundhog Day festival. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Punxsutawney Phil is preparing for his day, but before and after the big day there are plenty of events that the public will have the opportunity to participate in. This year’s events include a talent show, fundraisers to support local groups, parties and other events that the Punxsutawney community hopes [] The Cherry Street Inn from “Groundhog Day” Bill Murray plays a weatherman who goes to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover the annual Groundhog Day Festival, but the movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, Illinois, about an hour northwest of Chicago. 3 of 15 | . FILE - The groundhog saw his shadow, Feb. 2, 1954, as the sun peeked through an overcast sky at Washington Park Zoo in Milwaukee, Wis. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. Punxsutawney Phil has made 129 predictions since 1886. “Groundhog Day” The movie with Bill Murray was released in time for PHIL’S Predition. 1992: Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2 Phil (Bill Murray) loses it and steals Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) and drives off the cliff of a gravel pit. Priceless! This is the best scene from Gro If you are planning a visit to Punxsutawney, we invite you to stop by our retail store located in DOWNTOWN PUNXSUTAWNEY: Punxsutawney Phil's Official Souvenir Shop 102 West Mahoning Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (814) 938-7700 (800) 752-7445 Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2, 2023. From Groundhog Day, Phil with Punxsutawney Phil, as a stylized Pop! vinyl from Funko! Figure stands 3 3/4 inches and comes in a window display box. Check out the other Groundhog Day figures from Funko!
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