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Carl Reiner – Free ZOOM Class!
July 21, 2020 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear in – or write for – or direct an episode of TV! He passed away June 29, 2020 at age 98 – and his life still seemed too short!
At 98, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and he was not even contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast, funny and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures, Mr. Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner first exploded into American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid 
Caesar’s great TV shows.
Working alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Neil Simon, Selma Diamond and Larry Gelbart, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers.
Their classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result!
After the Sid Caesar shows ended, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential, funniest and most transformative situation comedies of all time.
After Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working in feature films.
Carl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career, including “The Jerk,” “Alll Of Me,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid.”
We’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and, of course – the brilliant “2,000 Year Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this great presentation!
THIS PRESENTATION IS FREE, THANKS TO THE GREAT PEOPLE AT McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE. HOWEVER, YOU MUST REGISTER!
IMPORTANT NOTE – I am NOT involved with the registration process in any way. I cannot get you a link or send you a reminder. Direct ALL questions to the hosts!!!! Thanks!