The Internet’s 10 Best Tributes To Bill Murray’s ‘Groundhog Day’

Not exactly germane to this post, but I’m in the mood to do it, so….here’s the Top Ten People Who Have Ever Been A Cast Member on SNL:

1.) Bill Murray. Not only extremely funny, but (arguably) the most underrated actor in cinema history, as well as a writer behind some of the greatest comedies ever, in Stripes, Caddyshack and Ghostbusters.
2.) Eddie Murphy. Perhaps the biggest star of the 1980′s, even when his star faded he still cranked out a ton of successful children’s films.
3.) Phil Hartman. May have been the most accomplished SNL cast members, and followed that up with stupendous roles on The SImspons and NewsRadio. And who knows what else he could have done, if…..you know.
4.) John Belushi. Was the most talented and notable of the original SNL cast, and almost-certainly would have been #1 on this list if it weren’t for his early exit.
5.) Will Ferrell. Is young enough to make a run for the #1 spot, and maybe Anchorman 2 will be as great as I hope it is, but if anything he’s slipping down on this list. But Cowbell will always keep him on it.
6.) TIE Dan Aykroid
6.) TIE Chevy Chase. Dan should probably get extra credit because he didn’t bail on SNL the first moment it became profitable to do so (as well as not being a world-class asshole), but movies like Vacation and Fletch (and he’s pretty good on COmmunity, too), nudge Chevy next to Dan’s still-pretty-impressive post-SNL career.
8.) Mike Myers. I really should put him ahead of Dan and Chevy, because I still do remember how spectacular Austin Powers was when it first came out, but the last decade forces my hand here.
9.) Robert Downey Jr. I used to watch the SNL reruns on Comedy Central all the time.as a kid, and I’m more familiar with the 85-86 season than anyone ought to be, but I cannot remember seeing him on the show more than once or twice. He wouldn’t be on this list if I wasn’t such a huge Iron Man fan.
10.) TIE Amy Pohler
10.) TIE Adam Sandler. Really hate to leave of Chris Farley and Tina Fey and Norm McDonald and Dana Carvey and even Ben Stiller ( he was featured in a few episodes in the late 80′s, and I think that counts). I’d rather just give the 10 spot to Amy, but I really can’t let my love of Parks & Rec obscure The World’s Least Popular Billionaire, especially since his incredibly-shitty movies still make money. Maybe I’ll include spots 12-20 later, and feel more comfortable with these rankings, because 10 (or 11) is just not enough.