Roger Ebert

Roger Joseph Ebert (June 18, 1942 - April 4, 2013) was an American film critic, journalist, and screenwriter.

Animaniacs

 * Critical Condition - in the cartoon, Skippy and Slappy go to the theater to see a Siskel & Eggbert movie, an obvious spoof reference of Siskel & Ebert.

Looney Tunes: Back In Action

 * According to his review of Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Roger loved Looney Tunes and kept a Daffy Duck cup - given to him by a colleague - on a shelf in his office.

Space Jam

 * Roger was 1 of the few major critics to write a positive review of the film. His then-partner Gene Siskel also gave the film a "thumbs-up," though his zeal was more subdued.