The Morning Watch: Siskel & Ebert On Johnny Carson In 1986, The Layers Of ‘Mad Men’ & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, watch a throwback clip to an appearance by famed film criticsGene SiskelandRoger EbertonThe Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Plus, check out a video essay aboutMad Menexploring how the showskillfully employs text, subtext, and symbolic imagery to emotionally sway the audience. And finally,FriendsstarsLisa KudrowandJennifer Anistontalk to each other aboutThe Morning ShowandSpace Force, and more.
First up, watch a throwback clip of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert onThe Tonight Show with Johnny Carsonback in 1986, along with fellow guest Chevy Chase. Two of the most famous film critics ever talk about whether it’s easier to review a comedy or a drama, share some playful jabs with Chevy Chase and his performances, and have some good laughs.
Next up,Lessons from the Screenplayis back with a video essay looking at the many layers of meaning in the Emmy-winning drama series. Specifically, this essay focuses on the first season finale, “The Wheel,” to uncover how Don Draperutilizes all the meaning-making tools at his disposal to make a sale, even as the show’s creators use those same tools to evoke a response in us.
Finally, Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow both had new shows this year in the form of Apple TV+’s The Morning Showand Netflix’sSpace Forcerespectively. In this hour-long discussion forVariety’s Actors on Actors series, they talk about their careers since Friends, the aforementioned new shows, and how each of them worked with Steve Carell.
