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Carl Reiner, who was still alive, is DEAD TO ME

TV legend is dead at 98

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by Anonymousreply 110July 5, 2020 2:15 PM

Oh, man, this really bums me out.

He said recently he wanted to live long enough to see Trump voted out of office.

Damnit!

by Anonymousreply 1June 30, 2020 1:20 PM

So young.

by Anonymousreply 2June 30, 2020 1:21 PM

R2 You'll be 104 if you can hang on 'til tomorrow, honey!

by Anonymousreply 3June 30, 2020 1:22 PM

Has anyone checked on Rob?

by Anonymousreply 4June 30, 2020 1:23 PM

It's Todd, Deb & Car.

by Anonymousreply 5June 30, 2020 1:25 PM

Rob was hate tweeting about Trump this morning. Nothing about his dad.

by Anonymousreply 6June 30, 2020 1:33 PM

Don't worry Carl will be able to help to get rid of Trump better from the other side.

by Anonymousreply 7June 30, 2020 1:35 PM

aw shucks, this is sad.

by Anonymousreply 8June 30, 2020 1:42 PM

Awww poor Mel Brooks (they were best friends). He’s one of those people who was still so vital in his 90s you just think they’ll live forever...until they don’t.

Love The Man with Two Brains.

Anyone here remember the American Comedy Awards? Steve Martin and Mel Brooks gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award and it was hilarious. Used to be on YouTube but I remember watching it way back when (early 90s).

by Anonymousreply 9June 30, 2020 1:43 PM

I'm so sorry to read this! I've been watching him on episodes of Hot in Cleveland weeknights.

by Anonymousreply 10June 30, 2020 1:45 PM

[quote]Love The Man with Two Brains.

That is one nutty movie

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by Anonymousreply 11June 30, 2020 1:50 PM

He really was a TV maverick--fearless when he brought social issues to the forefront in so many TV shows like All in the Family, Maude, the Jeffersons, etc

by Anonymousreply 12June 30, 2020 1:52 PM

R12 You're thinking of Norman Lear, who's still alive.

by Anonymousreply 13June 30, 2020 1:53 PM

^ oops that's Normal Lear, who is also ancient

by Anonymousreply 14June 30, 2020 1:53 PM

R12, are you thinking of Norman Lear?

by Anonymousreply 15June 30, 2020 1:54 PM

I honestly thought he died years ago.

by Anonymousreply 16June 30, 2020 1:55 PM

Was this really his twitter? It's verified and if so, he was tweeting up a storm 15 hours ago.

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by Anonymousreply 17June 30, 2020 1:55 PM

Um, someone who's 98 obviously would have someone else tweeting for them R17

by Anonymousreply 18June 30, 2020 1:56 PM

R17 and I just checked, Rob Reiner’s last tweet 51 min ago was about Trump?

by Anonymousreply 19June 30, 2020 2:00 PM

There are tweet apps that automate tweets, which is probably what young Rob has done.

I liked Carl, which is the kiss of death it seems.

by Anonymousreply 20June 30, 2020 2:13 PM

He didn't have someone else tweeting for him, R18. Seriously.

by Anonymousreply 21June 30, 2020 2:14 PM

Carl once accidentally tweeted his Google search term and from then on he would do it on purpose to get his answers from his followers. It was pretty funny.

Yesterday morning he was lamenting how he woke up sad that Trump was president again. It was the last morning he ever woke up. It's made me hate Trump even more than I already did, which I didn't know was possible.

by Anonymousreply 22June 30, 2020 2:15 PM

Article from Feb. about his long friendship with Brooks. They were still getting together once a week to watch Jeopardy.

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by Anonymousreply 23June 30, 2020 2:18 PM

I almost forgot about All Of Me. Goodbye, gag master.

by Anonymousreply 24June 30, 2020 2:19 PM

Mel celebrated his birthday two days ago at Carl's house, I think, with George Shapiro and Carl's daughter Annie.

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by Anonymousreply 25June 30, 2020 2:19 PM

98 and too hawt 2b believed! A frightful loss.

by Anonymousreply 26June 30, 2020 2:29 PM

R25 It's comforting to know that Carl was still active and enjoying life right up until the end. RIP, funny guy! We'll do our best to make your dream of defeating Trump come true!

by Anonymousreply 27June 30, 2020 2:32 PM

I forgot Reiner also made that strange dark comedy, "Where's Poppa?"

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by Anonymousreply 28June 30, 2020 2:36 PM
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by Anonymousreply 29June 30, 2020 2:44 PM

Aww. So sad. He was extremely talented. Great that he was still sharp until the end — and trolling tRump.

by Anonymousreply 30June 30, 2020 3:05 PM

He's with Penny now.

by Anonymousreply 31June 30, 2020 3:11 PM

R12=Larry King

by Anonymousreply 32June 30, 2020 3:11 PM

The Man With Two Brains!!!

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by Anonymousreply 33June 30, 2020 3:13 PM

I have been following Carl Reiner on twitter for a few years He stayed really current - He stayed interested AND interesting. He was funny tweeting random thoughts while watching tv and movies and made funny typos, too. This makes me so sad! You know the one I have wondered about lately is Dick van Dyke. He and his young wife Arlene usually tweet silly home videos. I haven’t seen anything from them since April.

by Anonymousreply 34June 30, 2020 3:15 PM

If in Heaven, we don’t meet

We can help each other beat the heat,

And if things ever get too hot,

Pepsi-Cola hits the spot.

by Anonymousreply 35June 30, 2020 3:16 PM

Penny was married to Carl's SON, not Carl.

by Anonymousreply 36June 30, 2020 3:17 PM

The daughter gave him covid. Mel has it too and isn’t expected to see july 4th.

by Anonymousreply 37June 30, 2020 3:18 PM

[Quote] Penny was married to Carl's SON, not Carl.

And?

by Anonymousreply 38June 30, 2020 3:19 PM

Never understood the fandom surrounding The Princess Bride. Must be a straight thing.

by Anonymousreply 39June 30, 2020 3:20 PM

There always has to be a cunt like R37 on any DL thread. R37, die in a fucking grease fire, gash.

by Anonymousreply 40June 30, 2020 3:28 PM

^^composh mentish til the end.

by Anonymousreply 41June 30, 2020 3:30 PM

My introduction to Mr Reiner on a beautiful Long Island summer night at the Bayshore Drive-In. I dare you not to laugh.

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by Anonymousreply 42June 30, 2020 3:30 PM

R34, Arlene has posted today on IG about Carl but you're right, nothing since her April 23rd Tiktok.

by Anonymousreply 43June 30, 2020 3:31 PM

r42 Whitaker Walt!

One of the greats, from "Your Show of Shows" through "The Dick Van Dyke Show" tocollaborating with his pal Mel Brooks and the newer batch of "Ocean..." films.

I'm sure DVD will comment, he always spoke highly of Carl Reiner.

by Anonymousreply 44June 30, 2020 3:40 PM

His fabulous movie That Old Feeling was over the top. I've never cared for his politics but enjoyed his comedy talent. He will be missed.

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by Anonymousreply 45June 30, 2020 3:42 PM

"Never cared for his politics," R45? His politics was clearly of the most benevolent, decent and humane kind. Yeah, I can see why that would bother you.

by Anonymousreply 46June 30, 2020 3:44 PM

Not even sick.. he was tweeting yesterday. A beautiful long life though

by Anonymousreply 47June 30, 2020 3:49 PM

I'm a bit sad, but mostly glad for him that he didn't have to deal with dementia, infirmity, lingering illness, etc. Instead, he remained vibrant and engaged in life until dying (in his sleep?) at age 98. That's about as much as any of us can hope for.

by Anonymousreply 48June 30, 2020 4:20 PM

[quote] I liked Carl, which is the kiss of death it seems.

Don’t like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, please.

by Anonymousreply 49June 30, 2020 4:35 PM

But please feel free to love the shit out of Donald Trump!

by Anonymousreply 50June 30, 2020 4:38 PM

Comedy legend.

I loved OCEAN'S 11 and his collaborations with Mel Brooks.

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by Anonymousreply 51June 30, 2020 4:50 PM

[quote] which is probably what young Rob has done.

Oh, honey, Rob isn’t even “young” in dehavilland years.

by Anonymousreply 52June 30, 2020 4:57 PM

Aw, that’s a shame.

He played a very big part in taking down President Nixon. I hope Mr. Woodward is doing ok.

by Anonymousreply 53June 30, 2020 5:00 PM

Steve

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by Anonymousreply 54June 30, 2020 5:03 PM

Carl Reiner was here and there in recent years, OP, if you had been paying attention. He wasn't a recluse or senile. Your witless snark in your death announcement is rude and tacky.

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by Anonymousreply 55June 30, 2020 5:15 PM

Welcome to Datalounge, R55! Hope you enjoy your stay, ya twat.

by Anonymousreply 56June 30, 2020 5:18 PM

I was so saddened and still some deathfat fucktards are fighting like mangy stray dogs here. PATHETIC!

by Anonymousreply 57June 30, 2020 5:24 PM

Carl died of the Coronavirus but of course, they covered it up.

by Anonymousreply 58June 30, 2020 5:29 PM

That’s just ridiculous, r58.

We all know it was AIDS.

by Anonymousreply 59June 30, 2020 5:39 PM

Carl was a pass around.

by Anonymousreply 60June 30, 2020 5:40 PM

Some tweets:

Rob Reiner @robreiner Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.

Ron Howard @RealRonHoward RIP #Carl Reiner - A brilliant comedy talent w/heart & intellect whether writing, directing, producing or performing. Try estimating how many times in your life this fella’s work made you laugh. I count well over 3k for me & growing. Thank you, Carl.

Steve Martin @SteveMartinToGo Goodbye to my greatest mentor in movies and in life. Thank you, dear Carl.

Albert Brooks @AlbertBrooks R.I.P. Carl Reiner. Growing up Carl was like a second dad to me. He was the greatest. Not just as a comic legend but as a man. There was no one else this funny and this nice. I loved him.

Eugene Levy @Realeugenelevy He was one of the greatest comedy minds of our time. And one of the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. RIP Carl Reiner.

Michael McKean @MJMcKean It will take a while to process losing Carl Reiner because he’s been making me laugh since I was little. That’s some very funny processing helping leaven the sadness. Thank you, Carl. You done good.

by Anonymousreply 61June 30, 2020 5:47 PM

[quote]carl reiner @carlreiner 9:16 PM · Jun 20, 2020

[quote]would you know Olivia DE Havilland's birth date?

He should have been a Datalounger.

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by Anonymousreply 62June 30, 2020 5:49 PM

r61, no Susan Dey?

by Anonymousreply 63June 30, 2020 5:56 PM

From Dick van Dyke's Facebook,

Dick Van Dyke

My idol, Carl Reiner, wrote about the human comedy. He had a deeper understanding of the human condition, than I think even he was aware of. Kind, gentle, compassionate, empathetic and wise. His scripts were never just funny, they always had something to say about us.

by Anonymousreply 64June 30, 2020 5:58 PM

So much fun over the decades.

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by Anonymousreply 65June 30, 2020 6:10 PM

^^ Sid Caeser, Nanette Fabray, Carl Reiner and Howard Morris -- all were brilliant.

by Anonymousreply 66June 30, 2020 6:50 PM

^^ Caesar

by Anonymousreply 67June 30, 2020 6:51 PM

Don't worry people, I'm 98 also, but I won't leave you.

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by Anonymousreply 68June 30, 2020 6:53 PM

[quote] Rob Reiner @robreiner Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.

He was my Somerset, my edge of night, my love of life. He was.... another world.

by Anonymousreply 69June 30, 2020 6:57 PM

Great thread title OP

by Anonymousreply 70June 30, 2020 7:00 PM

R70, it’s been used many times before.

by Anonymousreply 71June 30, 2020 7:01 PM

I liked Carl Reiner in 'Night Gallery,' in the episode 'Professor Peabody's Last Lecture,' which is probably the first time I'd ever seen him.

(segment starts at [bold]14:53[/bold])

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by Anonymousreply 72June 30, 2020 7:05 PM

The 'Coast to Coast Big Mouth' episode of THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW is hysterical

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by Anonymousreply 73June 30, 2020 7:07 PM

One less dude to blow.

by Anonymousreply 74June 30, 2020 7:12 PM

Carl Reiner's autobiographical play and movie, Enter Laughing (1967), is also good. The movie starred Elaine May, Shelley Winters, Janet Margolin and Rene Santoni as Carl as a young actor. (Santoni later played "Poppie" on Seinfeld.)

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by Anonymousreply 75June 30, 2020 7:12 PM

This truly makes me sad. I loved that man so much. RIP.

by Anonymousreply 76June 30, 2020 7:16 PM

[quote]"Never cared for his politics," [R45]? His politics was clearly of the most benevolent, decent and humane kind. Yeah, I can see why that would bother you.

And I can see by this post why I have R45 on block. Thank you, R46.

by Anonymousreply 77June 30, 2020 7:18 PM

He wrote and cameo'd in one of my favorite Doris Day movies, "The Thrill of It All."

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by Anonymousreply 78June 30, 2020 10:14 PM

I love Thrill of it All Doris Day and her wonderful breathy pitch for “Happy Soap!”

by Anonymousreply 79June 30, 2020 10:34 PM

Larry King:

Carl Reiner made the world a better place with his humor, wit, generosity, talent and kindness. He was a true American treasure. My sincerest condolences to his wonderful children.

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by Anonymousreply 80June 30, 2020 11:01 PM

I heard he was a huge perv. His son Rob is reprehensible- he stood by Joy Reid even after she was exposed for being a bigot.

by Anonymousreply 81June 30, 2020 11:04 PM

His late wife was the one who wanted to "have what she's having" in "When Harry Met Sally."

by Anonymousreply 82June 30, 2020 11:09 PM

They’re all wearing BLM shirts and yet these SJW clueless assholes are no doubt going to come after Mel Brooks’s movies next. Fucking morons.

by Anonymousreply 83June 30, 2020 11:16 PM

Steve Martin:

Goodbye to my greatest mentor in movies and in life. Thank you, dear Carl.

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by Anonymousreply 84June 30, 2020 11:18 PM

Overrated "genius".

by Anonymousreply 85June 30, 2020 11:21 PM

Mel Brooks will be dead by Christmas.

by Anonymousreply 86June 30, 2020 11:22 PM

Rob Reiner is an idiot- his dad was 100. Get over it.

by Anonymousreply 87June 30, 2020 11:23 PM

^^ Yeah, how dare he mourn his father. ^^

by Anonymousreply 88July 1, 2020 1:17 AM

R88, Moutn him in private. Nobody xates about this old white man. Old white men are the worst.

by Anonymousreply 89July 1, 2020 1:19 AM

[Quote] Old white men are the worst.

Old White men keep the lights on around here.

by Anonymousreply 90July 1, 2020 1:23 AM

He knew what was what

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by Anonymousreply 91July 1, 2020 2:10 AM

who was more liberal: Rob or Carl? I guess they were about the same.

by Anonymousreply 92July 1, 2020 2:15 AM

Poor Rob Reiner, first Penny now Carl. I bet Sally Struthers will be next.

by Anonymousreply 93July 1, 2020 4:54 AM

R91 awww I’m sad he didn’t get to see that. Then again if he’s re-elected then he was spared.

by Anonymousreply 94July 1, 2020 4:58 AM

R89 is drunk again.

by Anonymousreply 95July 1, 2020 12:05 PM

COLORIZED DVD SHOW EPISODES in honor of Carl Reiner this Friday on CBS!

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by Anonymousreply 96July 1, 2020 8:29 PM

I was shocked to see that he was tweeting and coherent at 2:30pm the day he died. I wonder if he knew was going to die that evening. It’s kind of surreal.

by Anonymousreply 97July 4, 2020 6:49 PM

Was it a very obviously current tweet or could it have been schedule? "Joan Rivers" tweeted after her death, remember.

by Anonymousreply 98July 4, 2020 6:53 PM

*scheduled

by Anonymousreply 99July 4, 2020 6:53 PM

R98 nevertheless he was at Mel Brooks’s birthday two days earlier right? He looked fine then.

by Anonymousreply 100July 4, 2020 7:48 PM

It didn’t feel scheduled to me:

“ As I arose at 7:30 this morning, I was saddened to relive the day that led up to the election of a bankrupted and corrupt businessman who had no qualifications to be the leader of any country in the civilized world..”

He even tweeted a few more times—once about Noel Coward and Hillary. Seems real to me.

by Anonymousreply 101July 4, 2020 8:26 PM

Anyone else watch the colorized episodes last night? Reiner was quite good, especially as the artist.

by Anonymousreply 102July 4, 2020 8:32 PM

Maybe he dies of an aneurysm.

by Anonymousreply 103July 4, 2020 8:34 PM

I did. He really was good. All of them are exceptional, really. It was his favorite episode.

by Anonymousreply 104July 4, 2020 8:34 PM

*died

by Anonymousreply 105July 4, 2020 8:34 PM

Pilot episode of "The Dick Van Dyke Show," featuring Carl as Rob, with DL fave Sylvia Miles as Sally.

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by Anonymousreply 106July 4, 2020 11:35 PM

R106, That would be two time Oscar nominee Sylvia Miles.

by Anonymousreply 107July 5, 2020 2:57 AM

According to George Shapiro, Carl was fine all day and heading back to his bedroom for the night at about 10PM when he stumbled and fell, and died within a few minutes. I don't think those were scheduled tweets, I think he really was fine until all of a sudden he was hit with a heart attack or aneurism or such.

by Anonymousreply 108July 5, 2020 4:09 AM

R108 I'm glad he didn't suffer in a prolonged way. Dying in one's sleep or dying from a massive stroke are the two best ways to go.

by Anonymousreply 109July 5, 2020 12:08 PM

R109, A massive stroke can be very painful. A pulmonary embolism would be immediate and painless.

by Anonymousreply 110July 5, 2020 2:15 PM
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