Rob Reiner - Archive Interview Part 4 of 8

Actor/Director Rob Reiner talks about growing up surrounded by comedy legends that included his father Carl, Sid Caesar and Mel Brooks. He describes his work as a TV writer on the last season of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour", for which he was partnered with Steve Martin. Reiner speaks in detail about his work on the groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family". He discusses working with the series ensemble, describes his character "Mike 'Meathead' Stivic," and talks about the atmosphere on the set. Reiner then details his work as a film director, including work on This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally..., and Misery. Reiner also talks about his role in the creation of Castle Rock Productions, the production company for "Seinfeld".

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[Gnillob802]

@dandaman62 Back when ALL IN FAMILY was on TV the ratings for SOUTH PARK would have equalled programs toward the bottom and be cancelled for low ratings (setting aside other reasons like content). As the #1 show on at the time ALL IN THE FAMILY's ratings would have been several times greater and therefore much more influential on the public and future television.  Add to that they made as many episodes in a year than SOUTH PARK made in several seasons. No show today has that type of influence.

[dandaman62]

@monkeymonster5 no one watches south park? moron, south park is awesome!

[JasonLiesch]

Swears at 7:30. Brilliant.

[mkrobinson95]

25.05 - Actually, this episode was not part of the first 13 ... it was the 9th episode of the 2nd season (so the 22nd episode of the series) ... called "Mike's Problem"

[metalslut1]

Rob Reiner played a great role on All in The Family. When he left the show, the arguing with Archie stopped the magic also left. The arguing brought out the issues and made the laughter.

[monkeymonster5]

@potlick18 Wow you really got that south park episode memorized , next time take a line from gillmore girls nobody watches that shit

[potlick18]

rob reiner makes me sick! smoking is awsome! it has made america the country it is today whether you admit it or not. i dont care if i die of cancer when im 80, i dont wanna live to be 90 anyway.