Take a Break: Enjoy the Legacy of Carl Reiner

In honor of the passing yesterday of Carl Reiner, enjoy some of his amazing contributions to comedy.

The 2000 Year Old Man Routine: According to Carl Reiner's son , Rob Reiner, in a 2008 interview, the character was originally established when Reiner and Brooks would fool around and ad lib at cocktail parties.

Dick Van Dyke Show 

Watch one of the many films he appeared in, wrote or directed. Some of these include:

• The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming

• Ocean’s 11 film series

• The Jerk

• Oh God

• All of Me

• Where’s Poppa

• Dead Men Don’t Where Plaid

• Penguins of Madagascar

• Toy Story 4

Not interested in today’s activities, try the Take a Break Pinterest Board.