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Rob Reiner

In this edition, King's guest is director/writer/actor Rob Reiner, who discusses the following topics, among others: the joys and pressures of growing up as the son of Carl Reiner; the influence of his father on his approach to directing and writing; the role played by Norman Lear and Mel Brooks in his development; early misunderstanding by the public of the satire in his film "This Is Spinal Tap"; his personal feelings and conflicts, and how they affect his work in film; his difficult career transition after "All in the Family" and how his fears of "creative captivity" guided his identification with Stephen King's "Misery"; and what it was like to direct his friend, Billy Crystal, and his mother, Estelle Reiner, in the film "When Harry Met Sally." Includes clips from "All in the Family" with Carroll O'Connor, "Misery" with Kathy Bates, and "When Harry Met Sally" with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.

English
  • Runtime 23 minutes
  • Created June 14, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 14, 2021 by
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