Rob Reiner on Carl Reiner, His Early Influences, and Directing Hollywood Classics

Rob Reiner on Carl Reiner, His Early Influences, and Directing Hollywood Classics

Rob Reiner, who became famous for his acting in All in the Family and was much admired as a director of classic films, was brutally murdered on December 14, 2025, in his Brentwood, Los Angeles, home alongside his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner. He was 78. She was 70.Their deaths are the subject of a homicide investigation. Their son, Nick Reiner, is being held.Rob Reiner, the son of legendary writer-director Carl Reiner, first made it as an actor portraying “Meathead,” the liberal son-in-law, on Norman Lear’s groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. It earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards and made him a familiar face on American television. The series became a cultural touchstone, sparking discussion around the generational clash of the 1970s.Reiner reinvented himself as a director with an extraordinary streak of films in the late 20th century that have become classics across several genres. He debuted with the rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, followed by the coming-of-age drama Stand by Me, the adventure film The Princess Bride, the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally, and the legal thriller A Few Good Men.Reiner’s range made him one of Hollywood’s most versatile and celebrated filmmakers. At the same time, Reiner continued to act in films and on television shows.Reiner’s company, Castle Rock Entertainment, produced a number of popular properties, including Seinfeld and The Shawshank Redemption.In the 21st century, Rob Reiner emerged as a prominent liberal voice and activist, particularly in Democratic politics, gay rights, women’s rights, and children’s issues.

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Remembering The Fabulous Diane Keaton

Remembering The Fabulous Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose wit, warmth, and singular style made her one of the most recognizable figures in American film, died on October 11 in California. She was 79.She first cam...

17 Marras 20251h 11min

Israeli General on Hostage Deal, Cease-Fire, and the Future of Palestine

Israeli General on Hostage Deal, Cease-Fire, and the Future of Palestine

Amos Yadlin has spent his life defending the State of Israel - first as a fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force, then as head of military intelligence, and later as a respected strategic thinker.He w...

17 Marras 202557min

General McChrystal on Warrior Character, AI, and US Leadership

General McChrystal on Warrior Character, AI, and US Leadership

General Stanley McChrystal's story begins as the son of a general and continues through a military career that saw him make important stops as he rose through the ranks - leading a Ranger battalion, s...

17 Marras 20251h 1min

New York Times Columnist David Brooks On Your Soul And Politics

New York Times Columnist David Brooks On Your Soul And Politics

David Brooks is one of our most thoughtful and influential writers on American politics and the human aspiration. He is an opinion columnist for The New York Times and a regular commentator on PBS New...

17 Marras 20251h 13min

Jane Goodall’s life with Chimpanzees

Jane Goodall’s life with Chimpanzees

Jane Goodall, who became a global celebrity for her study of chimpanzees in East Africa, died on October 1ST in Los Angeles. She was 91.In 1957, with no formal academic training, she left secretarial ...

17 Marras 20251h 3min

Diddy Trial & Sentencing | Sean "Diddy" Combs' Trial Lawyers Speak with Charlie Rose

Diddy Trial & Sentencing | Sean "Diddy" Combs' Trial Lawyers Speak with Charlie Rose

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs - the well-known music and fashion entrepreneur - faces his sentencing hearing this week. Two member of his defense team, discuss the highly publicized trial of the summer of 202...

17 Marras 20251h 2min

Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump, Free Speech

Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump, Free Speech

The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night program - which he hosted for more than two decades - reverberated across media, politics, and public conversation.We are at an important moment....

23 Syys 202556min

MBS on Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Future | A Conversation with Karen House

MBS on Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Future | A Conversation with Karen House

Karen Elliott House knows well the personalities and history of the Middle East conflict from her experiences as a reporter, editor, and author. She received a Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for her reporting...

11 Syys 20251h 5min

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