The Reiner Legacy | Brief But Spectacular with Carl Reiner

One of the first interviews we ever made for Brief But Spectacular was with Carl Reiner. I filmed it at his home in 2015, and we had planned to re-release an excerpt this week, long before the horrific news of the his son Rob and daughter-in-law Michele. I assumed we shouldn’t publish the piece now, worried that Carl’s warmth and humor might feel out of tune with the moment. But then I rewatched the interview. And there, I was reminded of the beautiful reflection Carl offered on Rob and how his son’s films made him feel. How they made all of us feel. Suddenly, sharing this felt like an appropriate way to honor Rob’s life through his father’s words. In honoring Carl Reiner today, I hope we’re also honoring his beloved son Rob. And I like to imagine they’re together now, resting in the same warmth, love, and laughter they gave all of us. Follow Brief But Spectacular on our Socials: Instagram:   / briefbutspectacular   Tiktok:   / briefbutspectacular   Brief But Spectacular is an Emmy-nominated interview series that airs weekly on PBS NewsHour. These short-form episodes present an in-depth look at a variety of compelling guests and ideas. Since 2015, the series has profiled over 300 subjects on a variety of topics, such as the healthcare crisis, immigration, mass incarceration, systemic racism, and mental illness. These powerful narratives put personal faces on complex issues and provide a window into the human condition. The intention of the series is to elicit empathy from the viewer by presenting original voices on universal subjects and inviting the audience to walk in someone else’s shoes. Learn more about the team behind these amazing interviews: https://www.secondpeninsula.com/work/... #BriefButSpectacular #Documentaries #Interviews