Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.
Today's feature is a bit of a source of angst for me. Although I have known Mike Preston for many years, I do not know the story of this picture.
I know Mike was involved in Bill Murray's Groundhog Day. I suppose the best guest would be he was an extra on the film. The problem with that theory is I have seen many pictures of Mike with the stars, like the one today. I know Mike is resourceful and possibly could finagle his way into many pictures. I also know Mike is very talented and funny. That could have endeared him to the staff and crew.
In either case, Mike is a great guy. I met him years ago when he was still hosting PsychoBabble on cable. I even managed to worm my way onto a couple episodes. Mike had some health issues in recent years, but it is good to see him back and even performing on occasion.
I have never met Murray. I have met and interviewed his brothers Andy and Joel, the latter who is a chef at Murray Bros. Caddyshack in Rosemont and Florida. The Murray family is like royalty in Chicago.
Maybe someday I will finally meet Bill. Maybe someday I will also get the story on Mike and Groundhog Day.
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2 comments:
Scott and me saw Bill Murray at an airport but he was actually trying to hide from people so we did not approach him. Maybe he was having a bad day and just didn't want a crowd around him ... we will never know but will still enjoy his movies.
Probably a good choice on your part. I hear Bill is not especially engaging at such places.
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