April 25, 1980 –
The quasi-bio pix about the gonzo author Hunter S. Thompson, Where the Buffalo Roam, starring Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby, and René Auberjonois, opened in the US on this date.
To get into character, Bill Murray spent time with Hunter S. Thompson by drinking, shooting and generally having a great time at Thompson’s Colorado ranch. After filming ended, Murray continued to act “Gonzo” through the beginning of the next season of Saturday Night Live, to the annoyance and consternation of cast and crew members.
The Haus of Dcaligari 