A very successful actor and filmmaker from Illinois is being remembered with a unique celebration on an interesting day. Animal House On Groundhog Day To Honor The Late Harold RamisFor many years, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and its mascot, Phil, ruled over Groundhog Day. One of his most popular movies of all time is "Groundhog Day." The first two years, it was "Groundhog Day" on Groundhog Day. It's "Animal House" on Groundhog Day.