62. E.T.

Appearance: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Creator: Melissa Mathison

Performer: Pat Welsh (voice)

Defining moment: When Elliott cuts his finger, E. T. uses his glowing digit to reveal his power to heal. It is not simply a demonstration of alien powers, but an expression of E. T.'s empathy and mgrowing bond with Elliott.

Fascinating fact: The squashy sound of E.T.'s walk was created by foley artist John Roesch stuffing a T-shirt full of jelly and squishing it.

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