Remembering Rob Reiner

We are so sad to learn that Rob Reiner has passed away at the age of 78. The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob found fame in the 1970s as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the iconic sitcom All in the Family. He went on to become a director of beloved and blockbuster films, including This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and Stand by Me.

Below are some selections from his 2004 interview:

On what he learned as a writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour:

On the creative process on All in the Family:

On When Harry Met Sally:

Watch Rob Reiner’s full interview and read his obituary in The Hollywood Reporter.