Roger Ebert reviewing again in 2007 (Passed Away: See Post #158) (1 Viewer)

Michael_K_Sr · Jun 1, 2006

In his continuing battle against cancer, Roger Ebert is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month for removal of a salivary gland tumor. Here's to wishing him the best of luck in advance.

Ricardo C · Jun 2, 2006

Good luck, Mr. Ebert!

Paul McElligott · Jun 2, 2006

"It is not life threatening, and I expect to make a full recovery," he said. "I'll continue to function as a film critic during this time."

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John Kilduff · Jun 2, 2006

I know some will call me sick for saying this, but the first thing that came into my mind when I read this was the "Animaniacs" short "Critical Condition"...In particular, the scene where Slappy gets revenge for "Codger Eggbert" giving her cartoons a bad review by feeding him popcorn with a very special topping.

Slappy: "It's lard that I'm liposuctioning from your gut".

Sincerely,

John Kilduff...

I might be going to Hell because of that.

Brett_M · Jun 5, 2006

Is Ebert a smoker? How does one get cancer in a salivary gland?

ChrisMatson · Jul 2, 2006

He has had follow-up emergency surgery to repair a blood vessel.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movi....ap/index.html

Steve...O · Jul 2, 2006

There are conflicting reports on his condition. Some reports say "serious but stable" however noted author Jim Neibaur posted on a newsgroup that Chicago radio is reporting his outlook is grim.
What a sad coincidence that both Ebert and Gene Siskel became cancer victims at relatively young ages.
Hoping for a quick recovery.

Shawn.F · Jul 3, 2006

Here's hoping he makes a full recovery.

RyanAn · Jul 3, 2006

He is a hero of mine... I wish him only the best.

ry

Steve Felix · Jul 3, 2006

Via Cinematical:

Monday morning his wife, Chaz Ebert, says that he's doing fine. "I am pleased to report that the doctors say Roger is stable and responding well to the recent surgery. Roger and I are so grateful for your prayers and support but please give the big guy the space and time needed to recover until he is ready to use those thumbs again."

He's one of the small handful of celebrities I'd be personally upset to lose.

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Ray H · Jul 3, 2006

Roger Ebert is a national treasure. Best of wishes to the guy and I hope he gets well soon.

Chris Gerhard · Jul 4, 2006

Roger is a great guy and from what I just read online, the prognosis is good again for recovery. Cancer and the problems associated with treatment, including surgery, are always difficult to predict so I am sure it is also accurate that he is in serious condition. Best wishes big guy.

I just read the IMDb profile and wow, it is one of the longer profiles I have ever seen there with lots of quotes and trivial information. I can only assume he is universally well liked.

Chris

teapot2001 · Jul 28, 2006

While Ebert is recovering, there will be celebrity replacements for Ebert on the show. Jay Leno will be on next weekend, followed by Kevin Smith.

~T

Ray H · Jul 28, 2006

Smith might be cool, but Leno? Not as impressive as some of Siskel's replacements. I want to get Martin Scorsese back.

Ricardo C · Jul 28, 2006

Jay Leno reviewing movies? Will he use his monologue recipe?
*make lame joke*
*repeat punchline*
*explain joke*
*repeat 50 times*

Kevin M · Jul 29, 2006

Kevin Smith to stand in for Roger Ebert.....that sounds like a Leno punch line.

Kevin Grey · Jul 29, 2006

David Poland commented on this in his blog and seems to think that Leno will do really well- evidently the guy is a serious movie lover and is always talking them up backstage with Ebert and Roeper when they do his show.

teapot2001 · Jul 29, 2006

Leno does have pretty good taste in movies, at least the best taste among talk show hosts. I think he watches Ebert and Roeper every week, so that's great for him to get to be on the show.

~T

teapot2001 · Aug 6, 2006

Leno did a really good job on the show, although I could've done without his goofiness at times.
He disliked Miami Vice, and I was wondering why he didn't give his opinion at all on the movie when Colin Farrel appeared on his show.

~T

ThomasC · Aug 6, 2006

Thi Them said:
Leno did a really good job on the show, although I could've done without his goofiness at times.
He disliked Miami Vice, and I was wondering why he didn't give his opinion at all on the movie when Colin Farrel appeared on his show.
~T

Leno follows this advice: "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

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