E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
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🎙️ SYSK Episodes
#122918
SYSK Selects: How Fossils Work
"E.T. phone home"
— Josh
Josh referenced E.T. when praising Steven Spielberg's ability to make audiences believe in fantastical scenarios.
Dec 29, 2018
#122117
The 2017 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza!
"if it's a wonderful life is a Christmas movie, then E.T. is a Halloween movie"
— Josh
Used as a comparison to argue that having one scene set during a holiday doesn't make it a holiday movie.
Dec 21, 2017
#062614
How the MPAA Works
"when you want to show E.T."
— Josh
Another example of movies that would require licensing for community screenings.
Jun 26, 2014
#030112
How SETI Works
"That was my impersonation of that was E.T."
— Josh
Josh was doing an impersonation that Chuck thought sounded like Burgess Meredith, but Josh clarified it was supposed to be E.T.
Mar 1, 2012
#123010
How Volcanoes Work
"E.T. phoned home."
— Josh
Josh makes a quick reference to the famous line from E.T. while transitioning to the volcano topic.
Dec 30, 2010
#062910
How Traffic Works
"You deep-foned home."
— Chuck
Chuck was referencing Josh's tendency to spoil movies, playing on the famous 'E.T. phone home' line.
Jun 29, 2010
#110509
How Product Placement Works
"Probably the most famous, as far as I know, product placement was in E.T."
— Josh
Used as the most famous example of product placement, specifically featuring Reese's Pieces candy.
Nov 5, 2009
Cast
Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
Greg
C. Thomas Howell
Tyler
Sean Frye
Steve
D
David M. O'Dell
Schoolboy
R
Richard Swingler
Science Teacher
F
Frank Toth
Policeman
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