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'You have to take pleasure in the making of something': Remembering Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner at the 2025 San Diego Comic Con International on July 24, 2025.
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Rob Reiner at the 2025 San Diego Comic Con International on July 24, 2025.

The Show took a moment to talk about the man whose name dominated the headlines this week: Rob Reiner.

The famed filmmaker and actor was killed alongside his wife in their California home on Sunday. Their adult son, Nick Reiner, was charged in their killings.

Since news of the tragedy broke, there has been an outpouring of tributes from Reiner’s Hollywood friends and colleagues. He’ll be remembered as a great comic actor, master storyteller and a giant in the film industry. He’s made more movies that have turned into classics than most.

“When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand By Me” and “The Princess Bride” are a few of Reiner's hits. He also directed “Misery,” “This is Spinal Tap” and “A Few Good Men.”

Back in 2020, just before the pandemic hit, Reiner was in Arizona as the guest of honor at the Sedona International Film Festival, where he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. He joined The Show to talk about his life and career.

Hear the 2020 interview with Reiner

Rob Reiner was in Arizona in early 2020 to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Sedona International Film Festival.

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