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Belushi's Hilarious Piano Crash: Lloyd Recalls 'No Pain, No Gain'
31 Oct
Summary
- Belushi gave his all to a stunt, crashing into a piano multiple times.
- He juggled SNL filming with Goin' South, traveling back and forth weekly.
- Belushi's motto, 'No pain, no gain,' echoed after his impactful stunt.
In his memoir, Christopher Lloyd shared vivid memories of working with the late John Belushi on the 1978 Western film Goin' South. Belushi, known for his physical comedy, fully committed to his role as Deputy Hector.
Lloyd described a particularly memorable stunt where Belushi was to be hit and fall backward into an upright piano. Belushi performed this action multiple times, absorbing the full force of the impact. The keys would jangle loudly with each collision, creating a chaotic sound effect.
Belushi's dedication extended to his challenging filming schedule. He commuted weekly between Durango for Goin' South and New York for Saturday Night Live. Despite this strain, he was determined to be part of the film and work with Jack Nicholson.
Following one of his piano crashes, Belushi's response to inquiries about his well-being was "No pain, no gain." Lloyd later reflected on this phrase when he learned of Belushi's tragic death from a drug overdose on March 5, 1982, at age 33.
