The Original Animal House

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

Tom,
I think he is talking about an article that appeared in Esquire several years ago that was written by one of the screenwriters for the film. The movie was derived from this guys experiences and further developed by several other contributers.

G41965,
Is that the article you were talking about? I read it some time back and it was pretty obvious that it was the inspiration for the movie. Where did you find it?

I know this isn't Esquire, but is this it?

The Night Of The Seven Fires
by Chris Miller
National Lampoon October 1974, Vol. 1, No. 55
Pubescence

[hazelle]

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[TSteven]

Originally Posted by hazelle

Once again, why we sorority ladies need a funny novel for us to share....I am in the process of attaining such clearance with a publishing house...so, if it happens, I trust you'all will be sending me your best work and then will share my millions and give you definite credit or give you a nom d'plume so no one will ever know it was you...except on the check...ha ha !!

Seriously, this is in process...so start thinking you'all i need your inspired tales and incredible sagas!!

By chance, would any of the antics written about have taken place at 321 Columbia Terrace?

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally Posted by TSteven

By chance, would any of the antics written about have taken place at 321 Columbia Terrace?

Close...319, actually. j/k

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

I think he is talking about an article that appeared in Esquire several years ago that was written by one of the screenwriters for the film. The movie was derived from this guys experiences and further developed by several other contributers

Originally Posted by TSteven

I know this isn't Esquire, but is this it?

The Night Of The Seven Fires
by Chris Miller

That is indeed it. "Animal House" started as Chris Miller's short story, "The Night of the Seven Fires," in the National Lampoon, although some of the characters (including Mandy Pepperidge, Fawn Lebowitz, and Larry Kroger, not yet combined with Miller's Pinto) made their appearance earlier in "Doug Kinney's High School Yearbook" in the Lampoon. Harold Ramis, a member of Zeta Beta Tau, added some elements inspired by his experiences at Washington University (St. Louis).

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

That is indeed it. "Animal House" started as Chris Miller's short story, "The Night of the Seven Fires," in the National Lampoon, although some of the characters (including Mandy Pepperidge, Fawn Lebowitz, and Larry Kroger, not yet combined with Miller's Pinto) made their appearance earlier in "Doug Kinney's High School Yearbook" in the Lampoon. Harold Ramis, a member of Zeta Beta Tau, added some elements inspired by his experiences at Washington University (St. Louis).

I still have my original copy (1974) of National Lampoon 1964 High School Yearbook Parody. As a little kid, I thought it was hilarious. And even after thirty plus years, it is still hilarious! A classic as it were.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by TSteven

I still have my original copy (1974) of National Lampoon 1964 High School Yearbook Parody.

Man, I wish there was a jealousy smiley on this board.