High-profile creative people don't have to lend their support to political causes, but when they do, their entire image rides along with it. That's a gamble. I think that Rob Reiner, who comes from a comfortable background and always has enjoyed privilege, formed values that set him apart from many wealthy, famous people. If you stick with something no matter the cost, you grow as a person.
If you don't, you have Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Mr. Reiner's values--not his talent, his fame, or his money--made him one of the "good" elites. He was clearly a happy man because of, not despite, that.
As usual with Meredith, great article about a great man, who was maligned by that sick f--k, who is the leader of the current regime.
Last weekend was truly a horrible weekend, in my view the worst of 2025. And that's saying something in light of the first year of the championship cruel and inhumane regime.
As I wrote elsewhere, while everyone loved Meathead, "All in the Family" was a phenomenal mirror of American society at the time. It's no accident that the show was the catalyst for Reiner's thinking and career.
May I recommend Ronald Brownstein's book that mentions the rise of that television era: "Rock Me on the Water: 1974--the Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television and Politics." It's humbling to look back on that volatile time now as perhaps the peak of America's ambition.
Another one of our country's treasures taken too soon, and this time by violence. We will miss Mr. Reiner; his creativity has been stilled. We are fortunate, however, to have the legacy of works that he left.
As for what Trump said about him, it was totally lacking empathy, was uncalled for, irresponsible and deplorable. This man is not only sick, he is evil.
I agree. Some people don't feel these losses deeply, but I do. Some people helped make us who we are, and I consider the deep thoughts and sentiments I get from film makers and other artists as a big part of my identity. What a gift to give people you'll never meet. I am also so sad.
It is like when your beloved pet dies. You never really shared words but there are so, so many sentiments and feelings you can’t even put to words. Thank you.
Thank you for this brief tribute to an American treasure, Rob Reiner. We are so tainted by the maliciousness of the times, that we neglect to remember there is so much goodness still out there. Until it is taken from us. To lose Rob(and Michele) Reiner in such a gutting, horrific way, truly compounds the grief America is suffering under its present regime
High-profile creative people don't have to lend their support to political causes, but when they do, their entire image rides along with it. That's a gamble. I think that Rob Reiner, who comes from a comfortable background and always has enjoyed privilege, formed values that set him apart from many wealthy, famous people. If you stick with something no matter the cost, you grow as a person.
If you don't, you have Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Mr. Reiner's values--not his talent, his fame, or his money--made him one of the "good" elites. He was clearly a happy man because of, not despite, that.
As usual with Meredith, great article about a great man, who was maligned by that sick f--k, who is the leader of the current regime.
Last weekend was truly a horrible weekend, in my view the worst of 2025. And that's saying something in light of the first year of the championship cruel and inhumane regime.
I just get so sad every time I think about this.
Thank you for a great eulogy.
As I wrote elsewhere, while everyone loved Meathead, "All in the Family" was a phenomenal mirror of American society at the time. It's no accident that the show was the catalyst for Reiner's thinking and career.
May I recommend Ronald Brownstein's book that mentions the rise of that television era: "Rock Me on the Water: 1974--the Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television and Politics." It's humbling to look back on that volatile time now as perhaps the peak of America's ambition.
Humanity took a direct hit. How sad.
Another one of our country's treasures taken too soon, and this time by violence. We will miss Mr. Reiner; his creativity has been stilled. We are fortunate, however, to have the legacy of works that he left.
As for what Trump said about him, it was totally lacking empathy, was uncalled for, irresponsible and deplorable. This man is not only sick, he is evil.
Worse than a family member - like a pet AND A family member combined. We grew up with him.
For me, it is akin to John Lennon's murder. To have a shining light extinguished by murder. Oh how my soul aches.
I agree. Some people don't feel these losses deeply, but I do. Some people helped make us who we are, and I consider the deep thoughts and sentiments I get from film makers and other artists as a big part of my identity. What a gift to give people you'll never meet. I am also so sad.
It is like when your beloved pet dies. You never really shared words but there are so, so many sentiments and feelings you can’t even put to words. Thank you.
Thank you for this brief tribute to an American treasure, Rob Reiner. We are so tainted by the maliciousness of the times, that we neglect to remember there is so much goodness still out there. Until it is taken from us. To lose Rob(and Michele) Reiner in such a gutting, horrific way, truly compounds the grief America is suffering under its present regime
Excellent
Thanks for sharing your moments with Rob Reiner. You will always cherish them.