Richard Roeper Blog

Writer/director/producer/brand name Judd Apatow brought his Sick In The Head tour to Chicago on June 18. We talked about his wonderful book, adventures in show business, freaks, geeks and stalking Steve Martin.

4 p.m. | More than three hours before the opening faceoff, these diehard Blackhawks fans are already lined up outside the United Center. Here’s why!

5:30 p.m. | The Lightening are already in town, but what’s that sound in downtown Chicago? TORNADO sirens?

7:30 p.m. | Mad traffic, but we get to the UC just as the game is starting.

8 p.m. | Empty net!

8:47 p.m. | The tie is broken!

8:52 p.m. | Frank Thomas is feeling good about the Hawks’ chances.

9 p.m. | This is how I spend my time between periods.

9:35 p.m. | Kane scores the possible clincher!

9:55 p.m. | Five, four, three …

11:05 p.m. | Meeting the Sharp family. Though I’m a little worried about Sharpie’s priorities …

12:14 a.m. | Madhouse on Madison.

12:30 a.m. | No chips, championships! Stopping for an Old Style and a “cheeseburger” at Billy Goat. #BecauseItsTheCup