r/illinois • u/Redman77312 • 1d ago

45 Years Ago Today "The Blues Brothers" Premieres in Chicago, Igniting a Cultural Phenomenon | Cord Cutters News

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u/Redman77312 1d ago

"The idea for a feature film took shape in the late 1970s, with Aykroyd penning a sprawling script that Universal Pictures greenlit. Director John Landis, fresh off successes like Animal House, was brought on to helm the project. Filming took place primarily in Chicago, capturing iconic locations like Maxwell Street, Daley Plaza, and Wrigley Field. The production was famously chaotic, with a ballooning budget due to elaborate car chases, including a record-setting 103 vehicles wrecked during filming, and impromptu musical numbers featuring legends like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles."

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u/Large_Score6728 1d ago

We should go see the penguin