Who Won the Movie?
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- The first pick is Bill Murray, a personal choice that may not be objectively defensible, based on his performance and cultural influence.
- The second pick is Ted Knight, who had the hardest part while the others played their one character; if his villain is not funny the movie falls apart, and he still gets the biggest laughs.
- Bill Murray is acknowledged as the one who got the most out of the movie, including Pebble Beach and 40 years of mileage.
- Cases are raised for Ramis, whose first directed movie led to more classics, and for Chevy's iconic Ty Webb, though Chevy forfeits for returning in Caddyshack II.
- Caddyshack II is debated: Jackie Mason replacing Rodney is reprehensible, Dangerfield reportedly could not agree to a contract, and Robert Stack is a bright spot.
- Ted Knight is restated; a Rewatchables Twitter poll among Knight, Dangerfield, Chase and Murray is proposed.
- Craig, called in, says he independently chose Ted Knight, thinking of "well, we're waiting", and is teased for brown-nosing.
- The poll will be posted on the Rewatchables Twitter feed.
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