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Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Part 1 of 6: 1982-89

Don Giller

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This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 1.

1. March 1, 1982*
2. January 5, 1983
3. November 21, 1983
4. January 9, 1985. Roger Ebert only
5. September 11, 1986
6. October 2, 1986. Viewer Mail
7. October 29, 1986. New Halloween Costumes
8. August 14, 1987. Viewer Mail
9. May 3, 1989. Chicago cameo backstage
10. May 4, 1989. Chicago Wacky Props
11. September 12, 1989

Previously uploaded:
*March 1, 1982: Siskel & Ebert on Letterman, March 1, 1982

Other Parts here:
Part 2: 1990-91 - Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Pa...
Part 3: 1992-93 - Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Pa...
Part 4: 1994 - Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Pa...
Part 5: 1995-96 - Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Pa...
Part 6: 1997-2000 - Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Pa...

20 Comments

@wakanagojo-e6s 2 years ago

Gene Siskel dispatching Neil Simon inside of a minute was a real pleasure to watch. 😂😂

@timharrod 7 years ago

21:44 Siskel: "There are NINE sequels set for this coming year."
Dave: "Oh, heavens."

@JCSAXON 6 years ago

All three of these guys meant so much to me when I was a weirdo teenager. They made me feel alright about being an art-nerd, ya know? No cars, no girls; at least I had records, movies, skateboards, comic books, arcades, bmx, poolhalls and television. I would have settled for cars and girls though, however....

@Tordogor 7 years ago

Your compilations are not only magnificent pieces of work, but also acts of devotion to Late Night history.
My full admiration and gratitude,!!

@samuelbarber6177 4 years ago

I love the way Roger yells “NO!” When Letterman says “Meryl Streep can’t act.”

@breedlove94 6 years ago

I like how they get progressively more comfortable with Letterman's banter

@mhmrules 7 years ago

I love Siskel and Ebert's appearances on Dave. Always a fun watch.

@sun622 4 years ago

Intelligent, gutsy, funny and unafraid. These 2 guys were my favs every week. Nothing even close exists today.

@willyupshaw 3 years ago

Holy crap! Late night television was once intelligent!

@cugamer8862 3 years ago

I love how Dave can drop a question, and then basically vanish as these two take over and talk for the next five minutes. They were a joy to listen to.

@bryansarracino8623 5 years ago

I miss Roger especially. I couldn’t wait for the Friday paper growing up to read his weekly reviews.

@calvinnigh5489 3 years ago

This is my second time going through this giant compilation and I just have to say thank you. I freaking love these guys

@jidori2258 5 years ago

They were the best movie reviewers ever 😢

@steveprice2718 5 years ago

Started watching these two back in '79 at the age of 14. I sincerely miss my childhood and Siskel and Ebert. Even if I disagreed with either one.

@davidcarlin3850 4 years ago (edited)

I miss these guys tremendously. I loved their analyzing, thoughtful discussions, the mechanics of how they interpreted a good or bad movie. I believed every word they projected and respected their viewpoints. RIP Gene and Roger 🍿 🎥

@tbx59 6 years ago

These two were amazing on Stern as well --- Great comedy team.

@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr 5 years ago

Such a big fan of Siskel and Ebert. No other reviewers come close.

@ariochiv 5 years ago

Ebert is surprisingly funny.

@charleswinokoor6023 6 years ago (edited)

It’s a treat seeing their first appearance on the show.
It’s also funny how Letterman was so civil and polite back in the early ‘80s.
“Ryan O’Neal’s made a lot of really bad films,” says Gene Siskel.
One of the great things about him and Roger Ebert was their unflinching honesty.