Roger Ebert on "Today" - 09-14-11 (full clip)

[@STONESGAM]

I feel bad for how Siskel and Ebert went out early and both with serious health issues. They were both funny and intelligent guys. They were a great combo with great chemistry. I always enjoyed watching Siskel and Ebert's reviews even if I disagreed with them. Ebert was a terrific writer too.

[@sha11235]

Well, Gene did die at a young age. Roger was 70, so he had lived a longer life.

[@STONESGAM]

@@sha11235 Yeah, but he had a lot of health issues his last decade. He couldn't even speak anymore towards the end.

[@johnt7630]

Looks like he showed a lot of courage during his illness.

[@denisecoffin314]

"he' sought publicity even when grossly deformed

[@denisecoffin314]

@Degree7 Guess I don't love old white hayseed hippies who have a pretend blackface photo and want to suck off Roger Ebert. Better change that handle again! PS- no one wants you in life or here so stop stalking me.

[@ZarahLean]

He or it had no choice in getting cancer. Ebeast was publiciity mad even allowing cameras into his hospital room

[@ZarahLean]

@Degree7 You are a fraud.

[@ceciliosanchez3708]

@@ZarahLean Ebert looks like something out of a horror flick

[@mryoyoserpico]

Wow... That's really sad. I mean this was roger ebert man! One of the great film critics!

[@TheJudgeIsDancing]

Nichole Hastings race traitor? Tf are you even talking about

[@Randomname315]

Even in death I'm a better critic then you like if you know where that's from

[@burgatoryLove]

@@ipneorama Oh yeah, well my grandfather says you're a dumb dumb doo doo baby, haha got em!1!!!1! XD #comedicgenius

[@vilosey2013]

The great

[@babsyboone4482]

It is hilarious

[@jiggywithit4869]

Geez people, the man is dead. Don't be so harsh just because he didn't like all your favorite movies.

[@hughjass8383]

We hate Ebert because of his criticism of Sarah Palin and his anti-American views; karma's a bitch for Ebert :)

[@ZarahLean]

My hatred for ugly ebert has nothing to do with politics. He was a pompous arrogant creep who wrote trashy flopped movies yet knocked others work on movies

[@cakestalker]

+Hugh Jass So he criticized the moronic Sarah Palin and that makes you hate him? Was she your "intellectual" hero?

[@hughjass8383]

No, and I will tell you that Palin is far more intellectual than Obama and his 101 IQ (only average) and his visiting of the "57 states" in the United States

[@zbartfast]

Brandon Haygood | ::"’::::

[@Alhawaii1]

Damn I had no clue he had all that bad stuff happen to his face and lost his ability to speak. Wow, he had a good attitude about it too... much respect for the man. He was always honest about his thought about the movies he watched. Much respect man. RIP

[@MalonsMilk]

This poor man and what he went through. I’m glad he had so many people who loved and cherished him and before his illness it seems like he had a pretty stellar life. RIP Ebert

[@sonnyblack0870]

Man this is tough to watch, especially since I used to watch “At The Movies” all the time, it’s almost hard to believe that’s Roger Ebert in this interview. You can still hear the mans real voice thru through that electronic voice tho, but gotta wonder why they didnt craft it to sound more like Roger’s real voice.

[@ianbeach23]

sonnyblack0870 the voice was literally crafted from his movie reviews to sound like his voice. They did the best they could.

[@inceptionreport2869]

Have only started reading and watching his reviews seemed like a great man wish I could have met him in real life

[@denisecoffin314]

You seem like a fool who is influenced by the media

[@daxwhitston5656]

@@denisecoffin314 You seem like an asshole with a keyboard.

[@coffeehigh420]

he really was one of the greats. we lost a good man.

[@davidwoods8181]

I don't know what I'd do if I lost my ability to speak. I certainly couldn't cope with it as well as Roger

[@JW93581]

I knew he passed away but I didn't know this happened to him. I've just recently started watching Siskel and Ebert and loving it and seeing this has really messed me up :/

[@Anth230]

Why?

[@MikeBarratt-lk3gt]

​@@Anth230what do you mean have you no emotion at all.

[@Anth230]

@@MikeBarratt-lk3gt What are you talking about?

[@MikeBarratt-lk3gt]

@@Anth230 your response to the comment that was made six years ago by just saying why it seems to me you don't understand basic emotions which is very odd.

[@nathanpeoples2319]

I really wish Siskel and Ebert could have made it longer. There are so many movies that have come out and I can't help but wonder what they'd say about.

[@joeschmo7834]

Easily the greatest film critic of all time. Many cinephiles have looked up to him for many years and have been inspired by him. His courage will live forever.

[@Revelian1982]

I disagree.

[@kevinhoffman2924]

Some of you people who visit KZbin are SO mean spirited and narrow minded! Go through the same thing that this man went through and see how quickly your opinion changes! And who cares what his computer voice sounds like? The mere fact that he could communicate with us at all is a miracle! And for someone on here to say "Good. I'm glad he's dead." is just pathetic. I could understand someone saying that about someone such as Hitler or Hussein, but a film critic? This is America and we have freedom of speech! I seriously doubt that Roger Ebert was as callous as the person who made that comment, and you know who you are.

[@denisecoffin314]

the critic gets critics, deal with it

[@kellygreen5556]

Good, I'm glad its dead!

[@kendrickthecreator7450]

These aren't critics these are people bluntly stating that "I'm glad he's dead" it's fucked up.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Those are just films. This is a man who battled a serious disease. Big Fucking Difference. There are so many mean people in the world.

[@denisecoffin314]

Ebert eats dog turds in hell

[@chesterlane3032]

Roger Ebert died in 2013 and I don't want to cry right now because I think it hurts me more than I thought it would I feel really bad for his family and friends who knew him well

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Life Itself is a terrific documentary !

[@burgatoryLove]

I love seeing all the no profile Boomers getting super upset over a man who was just trying to celebrate his life and love of Cinema in his own way. Sometimes it is hard to be a Critic and say your own harsh opinions while being thrusted forward held by contention from those around you. May this man rest in peace and bless his heart for doing what he loved, unlike most of you in the comments who could never have the will or mindset to set forth and do yourself...

[@babsyboone4482]

YOU are a cartoon who worships a blob of vicious shit

[@SunBunz]

I was just browsing through old computer voice stuff, and only NOW discovered what happened to Roger Ebert, and he died 7 years ago. Holy shit...the poor guy! I had no idea he lost his jaw AND voice! It's terrifying, honestly. I hope he didn't suffer too much before he died. I don't understand why so many people leave such hateful, crude comments on videos about this. Why is there so much animosity? He was just a movie critic.

[@sha11235]

What planet have you been on the last several years?

[@brianconnelly1238]

The definition of the word bravery, that definition would be Roger Ebert

[@Minittwastaken]

Absolute legend, I hope him and Gene are at peace.

[@VampireFan-rf5kb]

At least in heaven, Roger has his voice back forever.

[@sevnlight6313]

Getting into Heaven is very difficult. Scripture says the high majority of humanity will wake up in hell 😞

[@Darth_Vader258]

@@sevnlight6313 That is TRUE and the ONLY WAY to get to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.

[@kellygreen5556]

Hell is anyplace these imbeciles here are!

[@aaronbruceladner1983]

Plus, Roger Ebert is Reunited with Gene Siskel

[@jonw6179]

What a gem of a movie critic, he was the best critic there was.

[@artawesome30]

Roger Ebert has written some of my favorite film reviews, whether I agree with them or not. Always so genuine, heartful, and insightful. It's truly sad that he had to deal with such a horrible disability before his untimely death. I take solace in knowing he'll live on through the inspiration he's given others, myself included.

[@kellygreen5556]

boring and bull

[@ruly8153]

@@kellygreen5556 Kelly liking your own comments again aye?

[@kellygreen5556]

@@ruly8153 get a life from stalking me. No one wants you here or in real life! Ebert is your only lover.

[@PearlsMaMa1]

u now can have as many sodas as u want again mr ebert! two thumbs up to u roger!

[@Andres-is3lj]

I don't care about Roger's illness or handicaps. He died being the brilliant lovable guy he's always been. I could never find even a fraction of his brilliance among the TV networks of my country. The only thing I will never understand, how he managed to excel as a serious journalist and charming TV host at the same time. BTW, he was right about the passing of Ryan Dunn. It's obvious that Roger cared about justice, progress, and the protection of human lives. And he meant it

[@isaacster5027]

Wtf why does everybody hate Roger Ebert what did he do to you punks

[@JOXCY]

Roger Ebert was the man, not one film he reviewed I didnt agree with. He was my go to guy for when I needed a new film to watch. Rest in peace

[@Executive_Hamster]

I've known about Ebert for years now, and only today did I find out he lost his jaw. Damn.

[@AA-tz2bm]

Sorry

[@davidkruse4030]

Sorry for your loss

[@FranMSK]

He seems like a wonderful man :)

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

I didn't always agree with his opinion but I sure did respect it.

[@Slyarno2795]

It's sad to hear about his passing but he never lost hope he will be missed.

[@MIS315]

Why does no one talk about Roeper

[@maxpax7389]

Wow. Didnt know about it. At least they created him a 'funny' face / smile after his illness.

[@Tastybathwater1]

What's up with the Ebert haters in this comments section... Am I missing something?

[@bloboshitful]

A brain?

[@sha11235]

Those idiots are jealous uncle fuckers, that's all.

[@LongfellowLP]

@@sha11235 It's basically one person with a lot of alt accounts

[@kellygreen5556]

@@LongfellowLP it hurts to admit your stud has multiple critics 😆

[@Double0Inside]

Alot of people crying because of what he said about Ryan Dunn from Jackass. But personally, i think if someone has no respect for someone that drink drives and not only that but speeds his vehicle to over 130mph in a 55mph zone, killing himself and the passenger aswell as endangering the lives of countless others in the process (men women and children, any of which and any number of which could have been another car or many other cars that could potentially been struck in the situation) then I think that's a fair enough stance to take. Fans and family may think differently. Every other rational person with no connection to him will probably think otherwise. That's the thing with sympathy. You don't actually owe it to anyone.

[@GisherJohn24]

God bless him. Shame on you haters.

[@kellygreen5556]

God didn't listen

[@kellygreen5556]

Being for years without a tongue and jaw, unable to eat or drink is a " blessing" I'll pass on lol

[@ruly8153]

@@kellygreen5556 Ah Kelly you sad bitch Every single fucking video you make these comments. Maybe he dumped you and you never got over it?

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

sad that both Ebert and siskel are gone and we’re both incredible film critics and legends

[@frankkrumnow7194]

I don't think I would survive without a (lower) jaw :(

[@retroworld8090]

They were both great. Thank you for all the great memories. May they both rest in peace.

[@AndySo2000]

I feel like I'm stuck in an acid trip when I was a teen when I see him at the end. I feel bad for saying that but really strange I have to admit. I think I'd just rather be dead than to be some sort of dead half robot guy. It's almost like something out of a scary movie!

[@babsyboone4482]

Karma for the crap he did in life, I'd say

[@trenzinhodaalegria8012]

He wasn't half robot but he was indeed left extremely disfigured and had to rely on tools for communication, eating and drinking which is indeed terrible.

[@styxcreek]

Great reviewer. Even with patently terrible movies his criticism was always constructive

[@smustipher]

To all the haterish commentors here - obviously you have yet to experience any hardship, illness, or loss in life. I have watched family members expire, suffer from terminal illness, etc. He kept himself dignified and optimistic until the end. If and when you end up.with a physical ailment, I hope you find it in you to do the same, and that there is someone by your side to help you - trust me I have seen it - when things get rough, the room clears out and you may very well find yourself suffering alone.

[@mariogiresi6792]

He could have stayed with us a little longer. Gene too. I first saw them in 1979 reviewing The Black Hole and watched them ever since. Miss them both.

[@BiscuitDelivery]

This interview is truly jaw dropping.

[@Dom32x]

lol no likes

[@ricardocantoral7672]

It left me speechless !

[@coreyray5785]

Think about all the nasty things that his vile tongue said about those great movies over the years and he gets silent and turns into a derp man..DERP!

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Poor Roger. At least he had an adoring wife...

[@donmcc6573]

I found that most of the time I disagreed with his opinions of movies. But still, much respect.....

[@daveybaby131]

Not TODAY, not even yesterday

[@gabrielle5608]

he was something to vomit by and wrote cheap porn screenplays that failed

[@misstee101]

I love Roger Ebert! I don't care what they say about him.

[@alcarbo8613]

This guy praised all 3 Star Wars Prequels so what can I call him other then a legend

[@lionelbutler6541]

God bless you, rest well

[@kellygreen5556]

If "gods" blessing is to live for years without a tongue or jaw, unable to eat or drink yet becoming so consumed by greed that I would have to hawk a bio in that condition, I"l pass on those blessings.

[@RickyIcecubes]

Not trying to seem insensitive, but am I the only one who thinks Roger looked better without a jaw than he did with one?

[@Anfmethodjor]

God bless his soul! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@yooochoob]

Poor bloke and such a talent too. I wouldn't wish Mr. Ebert's condition on anyone. RIP

[@benmatlock5746]

R.I.P

[@kellygreen5556]

that must be the sound of body parts falling off

[@gabbyb7347]

I had no idea he looked like this

[@nathann999]

im confused can someone explain why everyone hates him im very confused, thanks in advance

[@andywandy657]

They're sick and twisted in the mind, that's why they trash on him

[@kellygreen5556]

Andy, you look as horrid as your idol

[@nyancatnatalie]

These comments are so mean! He doesnt like Sarah Palin? so what?

[@jevinday]

aww

[@sum1sumwhere007]

He didnt deserve this....no one does. He spent his whole life critiquing people and now people are critiquing him. Its only fair. Besides, he is a big boy and i think he can handle it. It is human nature to laugh at funny shit...and when you look like MR. GAMESHOW (if you remember that) it's pretty damn funny.

[@babsyboone4482]

He was a piece of shit

[@Secretname807]

@@babsyboone4482 How so?

[@slg6688]

While a lot of us, I assume, could not stand the person he was, or even agreed with him as a movie critic. When Gene passed away, that was when he should have gone a different way, in my opinion. Gene, in my opinion, was way better. To have such demeaning talk about Ebert, how he looked after his surgery, (my goodness the man lost his lower jaw to cancer, how would you feel ?) and how he overcame cancer to now is lot to show. May God comfort your family Ebert always.

[@cbones13]

If you look at the review Siskel and Ebert did for "I Know What You Did Last Summer" or "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" I forget which. Him and Siskel explain why they do what they do.Unfortunately I don't see the review on the internet anymore. Movie criticism is important. There are few things I hate more then wasting 2 hours of my life at a garbage movie. I've also lost my love of movies in recent years and I attribute that partly to Roger Ebert's death. I loved to read his reviews and especially to watch them. I wish the show could have gone on forever.

[@Clwnanite]

God really did this man dirty

[@Southernrefinish88]

Why did both movie critics get cancer????

[@speroskoufis7505]

Gene passed of a heart attack

[@kellygreen5556]

Must be gods will

[@TheJPSouza]

@@speroskoufis7505 nope. He died of brain cancer

[@raymondrenfrowrayren98trib34]

He looks very happy

[@heatrayzvideo3007]

Im really sad watching this. A great man.

[@marshalljimduncan]

Why does everyone hate him?

[@kellygreen5556]

You are a cartoon monster writing about himself. Learn spelling before you correct others. Lol. More than one person vomits at ebert.

[@andywandy657]

Just ignore them, they want attention

[@Dottiecurran]

Ebert, you're my perspiration

[@Doyledeth]

LOL! So you're saying that Roger is your SWEAT?!

[@rnw2739]

Thankfully he wasn't your defecation!

[@black1582]

He looks permanently surprised.

[@darrelljones3965]

Chill out lol

[@civilwildman]

R.I.P.

[@ozark5247]

What he did do to deserve these comments?

[@eargasm1072]

What did we do to have to live among all thi ssub-human trash

[@Secretname807]

@@eargasm1072 Can you give a serious answer to Major's question?

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Roger looks like he got exposed to Joker Venom

[@daveybaby131]

How about Roger Ebert on YESTERDAY

[@ZarahLean]

He was a cheap hack then!

[@brianpatrick7411]

I still miss him and Gene. I thought Roger became an even better writer when he lost his voice.

[@thugdrug6669]

Critics don't deserve to be praised they criticize people on there own work that these critics couldn't do themselves

[@subzero8679]

Critic is a nice word for a piece of shit asshole

[@kellygreen5556]

True

[@chonconnor6144]

Sad that he had a rough go the last years and died a bit young but he abused his body and paid the price. Still he is my favourite film critic as he could appreciate any well made film regardless of genre.

[@UncleDeadly1031]

How did he abuse his thyroid?

[@chonconnor6144]

@@UncleDeadly1031 abusive eating puts strains on all your hormonal systems, not sure if he was a big drinker but thats another risk factor.

[@xaviermoyssenalvarez4419]

how the hell did he abuse his body lmao his cancer developed from a radiation he received when he was a child

[@toddfisher7960]

He looks like my water head nephew.

[@HandsOfCinderblock]

for what? not enjoying your favourite movie?

[@jpop8270]

Whoever disliked is heartless.

[@craftalaser]

Roger Ebert was heartless. And a hack.

[@artawesome30]

craftalaser Awww, did he insult your favorite movie? How cruel.

[@philaschio5524]

True craftalaser!

[@daveybaby131]

Yes they cut out his tongue which was an act of god

[@aristotleasparaguspodcast1129]

daveybaby131 Go away

[@shantih433]

How did the two top comments end up being so cold and evil? Usually those are the ones that get voted out as spam...

[@bigrod1674]

He looks so surprised

[@TarahWolf]

Most likely it's because of the tweet he made about Ryan Dunn.

[@denisecoffin314]

Is that another drunk Ebert used for publicity?

[@acerider67]

I think God saw your comment.

[@theengineerbox]

As his wife read that passage, she sounds just like his computer reader

[@babsyboone4482]

She looks like a fat drag queen. Who would touch Ebert?

[@Guitarist500]

Why did you feel the need to comment that? It's like you don't know how to behave like a normal human being with class

[@miketrav]

I'd personally chose death over jaw removal. Plus there is no guarantee that surgery would even work like in his case he still died a year later. He lost the ability to eat speak taste. And become disfigured. Death is definitely better than that

[@Guitarist500]

How negative to think like that.

[@philaschio5524]

He was a sleaze publicity hound

[@coreyray5785]

He looked like a damn idiot. Like he was surprised 😮.

[@brianconnelly1238]

Not all heroes wear capes, some review movies

[@invincibleironman3]

Or at least, "T-Pain tone"

[@patmcdermott9501]

was NEVER today

[@kellygreen5556]

Yeah!

[@CesarHernandez-pd1eb]

I think bobby the brain heenan (wwe manager) had the same type of cancer.

[@maggotsinebert7469]

LOL

[@philaschio5524]

They cremated him or it. So I don't think your name is true now.

[@flor_ence]

5:28 💚

[@nomoreusernamesleft1]

there are only like 2 good comments about the guy, i dont know much about him but people really hate him that much hmm...

[@danielgrimes8312]

Is funny how he can't speak giving the fact that his work was criticized , I mean is his fucking job, but can't help thinking how many young directors kill by his critics, anyway somebody has to do the dirty work...Roger thank you man you probably save me time on what watch

[@CloveCoast]

At least Roger was always smiling for his last few years.

[@Illewithskill]

Truth is.... He was a film critic, Freedom of speech aside, some things remain better un-said. Not a good critic either seeming as he runs down some pretty good comedies. Thats just fucking with another mans money....

[@chrisvent5225]

Illewithskill who's to say if a movie is good or bad you fucking idiot? That's the point, that just because you or he likes or doesn't like a movie, doesn't mean its good or bad, it's simply opinion. He was a critic who gave his opinions and more often than not they were in depth and articulate. Dumbass

[@denisecoffin314]

Roger Ebert wasn't even yesterday

[@ZarahLean]

Today? Ebert blubber and its boys aren't yesterday!

[@denisecoffin314]

Ebert wasn't "today" yesterday!

[@babsyboone4482]

LOL

[@Dottiecurran]

I love it!

[@maggotsinebert7469]

LMAO, yes

[@babsyboone4482]

Missing its tongue and jaw!

[@kellygreen5556]

Maggots would reject Ebert

[@bloboshitful]

@Taylor ffitch he sought ANY cheap publicity

[@davidknight6768]

Ebert was the grossest and most untalented in writing smut movies

[@ceciliosanchez3708]

He or it was less than dog shit

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

This man taught us all to love during his final years. Why all the hate?

[@kellygreen5556]

LIes

[@KrGaa]

3:20 Marlboro pack

[@josephwagner3802]

Wow. I didnt even notice. Hidden message?