Ernie Hudson has spoken about his enduring friendship with Bill Murray.
Revealing that his former Ghostbusters co-star still calls him “out of the blue” decades after the film’s release, Ernie, 80, reflected on his long-running connections with fellow cast members from the 1984 film while speaking to Page Six, describing how he remains in contact with Bill and Dan Aykroyd.
Ernie added Bill’s unconventional communication style remains unchanged, noting the actor does not regularly use a mobile phone.
The actor said: “(Bill) will call me out of the blue and invite me to something or other that I’m probably not able to do. I tell him, ‘You call me out of the blue. But when I call you, you never return my call!’.”
Ernie also recalled a moment from the filming of Ghostbusters, when he nearly left without taking a keepsake from the production.
He said Harold Ramis, who died aged 69, encouraged him to take his costume.
Ernie said: “I didn’t think we’d be allowed to take (the iconic costume.)
“And Harold Ramis said, ‘Ernie. We’re the Ghostbusters. Take the jumpsuit!’ So, I have my jumpsuit.”
Ernie’s comments come as he continues to work across film and television, most recently starring alongside Donnie Wahlberg in the CBS series Boston Blue, a spin-off of Blue Bloods.
The original show, which also starred Tom Selleck, aired from 2010 to 2024 and followed a family involved in law enforcement.
Ernie plays Reverend Peters in the spin-off, which follows Donnie’s character relocating to Boston and forming new relationships.
Ernie said he remains connected to Dan through family ties, noting that his wife, Linda Kingsberg, is friends with Dan’s wife, Donna Dixon.
He added discussions about future plans with Bill have taken place, including the possibility of travelling together.
Ernie also spoke about his current work on Boston Blue.
He said the episode Beautiful Broken Things offered insight into his character.
Ernie added it was “very revealing for me, character-wise” and “great to be able to play”.
Ernie said he would welcome the chance to work with Tom.
He added: “I would love to have a chance to work with Tom, just to meet him. Because I’ve been out here acting for over 60 years and he’s been around about all that time as well. I’m still hoping he might visit (Boston Blue.)”
