Reiner, Carl, 1922-

Comedy legend Carl Reiner poses with a pencil sticking out of his in 1955

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July 3, 2020

43:02

'Fresh Air' Remembers Carl Reiner, A Legendary Writer, Producer And Performer

We listen to archival interviews with Reiner, who died June 29; with Mary Tyler Moore, who worked with Reiner on The Dick Van Dyke Show; and with Mel Brooks, a longtime friend and collaborator.

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March 2, 1989

27:43

Comedy Writer and Film Director Carl Reiner

Reiner is a prolific director of comedy films. A frequent collaborator with Mel Brooks, he started in the theater and later television, where he began his career as a writer on the program Your Show of Shows. His latest movie, inspired by classic Hollywood musicals, is called Bert Rigby, You're a Fool.

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Carl Reiner

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Carl Reiner

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'Fresh Air' Remembers Carl Reiner, A Legendary Writer, Producer And Performer

Comedy Writer and Film Director Carl Reiner

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