Sadly, Roger Ebert passes on.

So sorry to hear Roger Ebert passed away. He was a fan of MAD and MAD was of his. In the forward of a book of MAD movie satires Roger wrote that MAD Magazine inspired him to become a movie critic. I met him once at a press party and I could not believe how gracious he was. While we were chatting, his movie review partner Gene Siskel come over and said the star of the movie had just entered the reception. Roger said, "Who wants to talk to the star of the movie, I'm talking to Dick DeBartolo from MAD Magazine." I was blown away to get such a great compliment from someone I admired so much. --- Thank you, Roger. When you get to heaven say "hi" to William M. Gaines.