In recent years, Bill Murray has enjoyed a particular brand of internet fame thanks to his outlandish exchanges with everyday people, and the legendary comedian's new series, 'Bill Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray's Extra Innings', makes the most of both of those traits. The series, which will debut shortly on the new streaming service Facebook Watch, follows Bill and his brother as the two take a road trip across America to tour minor league baseball teams.
Extra Innings is unscripted, relying on the natural humor of Bill and Brian and their easy rapport with both one another and the locals that they interact with throughout their travels. Murray is a well-known Cubs fan, and he's also a longtime supporter of minor league baseball, with ownership stakes in several clubs.
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