Rick Moranis sat down with Peter Gzowski in 1977 before his rise to fame. The interview captures Moranis discussing his day job as a radio disc jockey and showcasing his talent for impersonation. During the conversation, Moranis entertains with a very accurate impersonation of every radio DJ, demonstrating the comedic chops that would later make him a household name in films like “Ghostbusters,” “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
The 1977 interview offers a fascinating glimpse into Moranis before he became one of the most beloved comedy actors of the 1980s and early 1990s. His ability to capture the voices and mannerisms of radio personalities reveals the observational skills and vocal range that would become hallmarks of his comedy career. The conversation with Gzowski provides rare insight into Moranis during his formative years in broadcasting.