Best Wishes to Roger Ebert

[hidefbob]

Since we are discussing movies here I thought this might be the appropriate place to make this post ... please move it if not.

I have always been a big fan of Roger Ebert. Even though I may not always agree with his reviews, I really enjoy his commentary. I have learned a lot from him (and the late Gene SIskel) about the movies over the years. Through his reviews I have learned about numerous wonderful lesser known movies that never get the press they deserve.

So, for those of you have not yet heard, it is with sadness that I pass this report along to fellow fans ...

"Roger Ebert is back in the hospital after emergency surgery Sunday to deal with complications from his June 16 operation on a cancerous tumor on his salivary gland. Apparently a blood vessel burst near the area of his surgery. As of Monday morning, Ebert was reported to be in serious but stable condition."

Here is a link to the complete column with some more details about his health ...

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com ... well_roger

I know all of you will join me in wishing Roger all the very best for a complete recovery and return to his movie reviews on TV.

[bobby_c]

Roger actually had that surgery on July 1st. They have been showing repeats for the entire month since. Apparently he is doing well, but he's been out of view.