This is Rob Reiner: From Small Screen to Big Screen
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Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood's most versatile talents, directing acclaimed films across genres, including This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President . Earlier, he gained fame as Mike Stivic on All in the Family . The son of Carl Reiner, he also wrote for television, acted widely, and became a political advocate. Film historian Max Alvarez examines his career and legacy.