Roger Ebert directs the show at the 2006 Overlooked Film Festival.
Roger Ebert's wife Chaz sent an update on his recovery for publication on RogerEbert.com. Chaz writes:
Roger was making good progress and was ready to go to his next phase of treatment, which would have been physical therapy to regain his strength. Well last night Roger had minor surgery, so today, as you can imagine, he feels a bit less cheerful. The doctors remain optimistic about his recovery, however, and say that the physical therapy will be delayed for only a few days.Her full letter is here.As I said before, the most frustrating aspect is that his progress is not always linear. But the doctors told us right from the start to expect this non-linear recovery. They said that there will bumps in the road along the way that seem like setbacks, and then he will reach a point where he will make a rapid recovery. Darn that surgery! Please excuse me if I don't sound like my usual cheerleader self, but if you had seen him last week, even yesterday, when he was doing so well. We were secretly back to using his computer. He wanted to surprise everyone with messages.
Get well soon, Roger! We miss you!
We’re all pulling for your Roger. Take your time and get well, so we can see you next spring at the annual World Affairs Conference in Boulder, Colorado.
All my best,
Bob Reece
Thanks, Jim. The update is much appreciated. I hope you'll send all our best to both Roger and Chaz.
Please come back Mr. Ebert as fast as you can! I can't take another episode of Kevin Smith patting himself on the back.