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former sigma nu fraternity house
from john belushi, animal house posted in movies by donkeyoti
The interior of this house (now part of Northwest Christian University) was the filming location for the toga party scene in Animal House.
view full location details...erb memorial union
from john belushi, animal house posted in movies by donkeyoti
Located in the University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union is a cafeteria called The Fishbowl. This was the filming location for the food fight scene in Animal House.
Bluto (John Belushi) starts the fight when he "pops a zit" on Chip and the gang (a young Kevin Bacon).
view full location details...the village gate
from janis joplin posted in music by donkeyoti
The premiere after-party for the film National Lampoon's Animal House was held at the Village Gate on July 27, 1978.
view full location details...first congregational church
from john belushi posted in movies by donkeyoti
John Belushi was given his funeral service at this location in 1982. According to Belushi's wish, Dan Aykroyd played a tape of the song "2,000 Pound Bee" to crack up the audience.
view full location details...billy goat tavern
from john belushi posted in television by donkeyoti
Buried below the different bridge and road levels of Chicago's busy downtown is a small cheeseburger joint established in 1934.
Founded by Greek immigrant Billy Sianis, the Billy Goat was the inspiration for the SNL Cheeseburger sketch with John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray (Murray was an original writer for the sketch).
Also, the tavern is supposedly the basis for the "Curse of the Billy Goat" after the owner (Sianas) tried to bring a goat to a Cubs game and was ejected.
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