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Before Father's Day- It's Son's Night- Lon Chaney Jr. is the "Son of Dracula"- Tonight!

I just wanted to pay my respects to Roger Ebert, who passed away today.I have been so impressed by his courage and positive attitude during the past few years. The man was such a talented writer, and, his film criticism, whether you agreed or disagreed with him,was far from the usual "look how clever I am" style of writing that some alledged critics foist upon us. I remember, years ago, back when he and Gene Siskel were doing the first version of their "At the Movies" show on channel 11 here in Chicago. We had done a parody on my show, a copy of which someone on the staff asked for to play at one season's wrap party. Supposedly Roger found it funny, and Gene wasn't too thrilled by ...

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