Rob Reiner - Archive Interview Part 2 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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[netherlandssoccer]

Thumbs up if you are here because of south park!

[ameroux]

Yay Rob!! You're da man!!

[Jantv81]

"the war in vietnam keeps raging, blacks and whites quite haven't worked it out, pollution, guns and poverty surround us, no wonder everybody's dropping out. But we're still here, oh yeah, we're still here. We got the same old problems, but we're still here"- Tom and DIck Smothers.