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Norman uh showed me how you could use your celebrity, use your fame to uh advance uh issues that you cared about. I mean, I I learned from him when he started People for the American Way that uh you could accomplish a lot uh by using your your your platform. And so I miss him already. I love him.We had Rob Reiner on this program what would be the final time almost exactly two years ago today. He came on as you saw to talk about the legacy of his dear friend, the iconic TV producer and activist Norman Lear. ...

From “Stand by Me” to “When Harry Met Sally”, here are six of Rob Reiner’s best films. Most directors would be proud to have made even one of them https://t.co/G6RgTxWkCA ...

Film Industry & Production - Rob Reiner, known for directing iconic films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," revisits his first film, "This Is Spinal Tap," with a sequel 41 years later [1] - "This Is Spinal Tap," a mockumentary about a fictional British rock band, initially faced challenges in securing funding due to its improvised nature and lack of a traditional script [1][4] - The original film became a cult classic, credited with popularizing the mockumentary genre and influencing numerous TV shows [10] - The success of "This Is Spinal Tap" relied heavily on the improvisational talents of Christopher Guest, Michael McKeon, and Harry Shearer, who wrote and performed the songs [7] Sequel & Creative Process - The sequel involves Reiner, reprising his role as filmmaker Marty Deberie, tracking down the band members after a 15-year hiatus [19] - The new film includes cameos from notable musicians like Elton John and Paul McCartney [21] - Reiner emphasizes the collaborative and improvisational nature of the film, highlighting the "snadling" (a made-up word for creative interaction) between the actors [20][21] - Reiner acknowledges the high expectations and risks associated with sequels, expressing uncertainty about its success [22][23] Rob Reiner's Career & Influences - Reiner's early career included a significant role as Meathead in "All in the Family," which lasted eight years and became the number one show in the country [1] - Norman Lear played a crucial role in Reiner's career, recognizing his comedic talent and supporting his directorial debut [13] - Reiner's father, Carl Reiner, a famous actor, writer, and director, significantly influenced his career, with a joke idea at age 16 providing validation [11][14]

60 Minutes rewind. In Stand by Me, the narrator of the story is an introspective writer who is driven by his desire to get his father's approval. In Ae Good Men, Tom Cruz plays a Navy lawyer who's trying to escape the shadow of his father who is We detect a theme running through these films.Is there is there a Yeah, absolutely. I think uh you know you always work uh you know the pure artist who paints a picture to the uh collaborative and the interpretive artist the director uh if you're working from some p ...