Question 1

How did Bill Murray's famous 'Cinderella story' monologue come about?

Accepted Answer

Bill Murray improvised the entire 'Cinderella story' sequence from just two lines of stage direction, after director Harold Ramis asked him to imagine announcing his own fantasy sports moment.

Question 2

Why was a hill built from scratch for the climactic 18th-hole scene in Caddyshack?

Accepted Answer

The country club didn't want its course blown up, so a big hill was built from scratch for the explosion scene. Pyrotechnics used too many explosives, destroying the hill and causing planes to report a crash.

Question 3

What was unusual about Rodney Dangerfield's first scene filming experience?

Accepted Answer

Rodney Dangerfield was so unaccustomed to filmmaking that Harold Ramis had to explain that 'Action' meant he should start his scene. Dangerfield initially just stood there when called.

Question 4

How did Carl Spackler's character change from the original script?

Accepted Answer

Carl Spackler was originally written as a silent character in the manner of Harpo Marx, but after Bill Murray was cast, Harold Ramis encouraged him to speak and improvise.

Question 5

What is Caddyshack about?

Accepted Answer

At an exclusive country club, ambitious caddy Danny Noonan pursues a scholarship to avoid a lumber yard job. He must win favor with elitist Judge Smails and then the caddy tournament Smails sponsors.

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