BILL MURRAY'S UPTOWN BIRTHDAY BASH

Dr. Judy Kuriansky with James Edstrom and Rita Cosby

Photo: Charlie Ruppmann-New York Daily News

Rita Cosby with Tina Louise and Heather Lee

They say one test of a man's mettle is his friends. Last night, CELEBRITY SERVICE's BILL MURRAY's friends came out in force for his birthday celebration at top NYC nightclub AZZA, hosted by Emmy winner Rita Cosby and celebrity photographer James Edstrom. Bill is the editor of CELEBRITY SERVICE, the daily bastion of celebrity-goings-on across the country. If you have a client; an event; or, anything celebrity-oriented ... you better be in here, or nada will happen.Bill's constant support and all-around care has made many an event; artist; personality ... happen on a national basis. His is a national treasure!

Oscar nominated Silvia Miles with Birthday Boy Bill Murray

In no particular order, Bill's guests included; ROBERT FUNARO (The Sopranos); photo-journalists AUBREY REUBEN and DICK CORKERY along with Oscar nominated SYLVIA MILES,Gilligans Island star TINA LOUISE Court TV's PI VINNIE PARCO. DIANE GIBSON partied along with SUNDANCE's SARAH RICARD and CUTTING ROOM'S STEVE WALTER. Cable's TV star Robyn Byrd with hubby Shelly and media consultant ERIC SPINATO. Public relations bigwigs Claire O'Connor and David Salidor rounded off the exciting birthday bash with a special performance by Tomaczek Bednarek. Sex icon Dr. Judy and Ian Miller stopped by to wish Bill a very Happy Birthday ! The New York Daily News crew Gypsy Impalla with Celebrity snapper Richard Corkery and Photo Editor Charlie Ruppmann

The marvelous Tomaczek Bednarek performs