Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks
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6 ай бұрынSixty years ago, Albert Brooks (who would go on to become one of the funniest comedians alive) and Rob Reiner (who would star in "All in the Family" and become an Oscar-nominated director) met as drama students at Beverly Hills High School. They recently returned to talk with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about their enduring friendship, which has led to Reiner's new HBO documentary, "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life."
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@alanfisher2121 5 ай бұрын
"Defending Your Life" is an underrated MASTERPIECE!!!
@sstahl4006 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely. It gets better with each viewing.
@raedel8207 5 ай бұрын
So true! I always cry at the end but it's a happy cry💓
@carmarasmussen8118 5 ай бұрын
One of my favorites, so hilarious! 😂
@jfq7223 5 ай бұрын
So I'm on trial for being afraid? Well first of all, I don't like to call it a trial. And second of all, yes.
@jillcnc 5 ай бұрын
Albert Brooks was Andy Kaufman long before Andy Kaufman. And yet he is completely unique. What a brilliant man. He deserves his birth name.
@howardjuliewiley5629 5 ай бұрын
They made me smile. Thank you Rob and Albert.
@robertcuratolo5339 5 ай бұрын
😊
@chrispage2782 5 ай бұрын
in the late 1980s there was a chain of salad-bar type joints in Los Angeles called the Soup Plantation. Just having my casual lunch one day, I looked up from the salad and there was Mr. Brooks sitting next to me enjoying his. I was so star struck and gobsmacked, I ought to have said “hi” to him, but I didn’t. I just sat there trying not to be an idiot. My hero….
@seanwithaw2 5 ай бұрын
Inconceivable! They didn't mention Princess Bride in the list of films directed by Rob Reiner!
@Bobaklives 5 ай бұрын
1:11 If you told me “Albert Brooks went on to play linebacker at Ohio State” I would believe you from that photo 😂
@markhager2216 5 ай бұрын
This documentary on Albert Brooks was tremendous. Man, was it ever good.
@derekchin6403 5 ай бұрын
Interesting his dad Carl Reiner’s longest closest friend was Mel Brooks. Another Reiner/Brooks bromance.
@djdollase 5 ай бұрын
Always loved Albert Brooks‘s work. Sometimes he was too smart for me to really get his stuff until later, when I thought about it more.
@CLB30ROX 5 ай бұрын
It's so cool knowing that 2 of the funniest people ever are best friends 😁
@VEGANSAM 5 ай бұрын
Last week, I watched Defending Your Life...which was wonderful. Thanks, Mr. Reiner! Today, I watched Lost in America...for the 3rd time, but the first in decades. He is amazing. And Julie Hagerty is one of the most underrated actresses & beauties...Period...until today! And let's not forget the supremely talented Monica Johnson...who co-wrote 'Lost...", & 2 more of his masterpieces.
@LidiaScherArt 5 ай бұрын
What a great interview!!!❤
@IPlayOneOnT.V. 5 ай бұрын
Rob Reiner had such a good head of hair in his senior high school picture, once upon a time.
@ltcolumbo9708 5 ай бұрын
I was 15 when I watched Modern Romance and I got it!! Such a brilliant comedy mind
@RetroFreak35 5 ай бұрын
These two still make me laugh to this day.
@robertcuratolo5339 5 ай бұрын
3:34 😂
@operationpaperclip3952 5 ай бұрын
Especially when speaking on affairs. How you enjoying Billions to Iran, Renier?
@poemandres 5 ай бұрын
Millennials are too young but Gen X are fully aware of Albert Brooks and appreciate his contribution to our culture growing up...
@JazzyUte 5 ай бұрын
We know Albert Brooks but maybe as Hank Scorpio on The Simpsons.
@jojopuppyfish 5 ай бұрын
Surprised this segment didn't mention they both went to school with and were friends with Richard Dreyfus.
@alanvallazza9781 5 ай бұрын
Albert Brooks late brother was Super Dave Osborne but of all things his family name was Bob Einstein so technically Albert Brooks is Albert Einstein as Einstein is the family name. His actual full name is Albert Lawrence Einstein.
@Rick-tj5iq 5 ай бұрын
Albert's still got it.
@michaelj.r457 5 ай бұрын
Albert should have been nominated for his chilling peformance in Drive, as well for Lost in America (Fun Fact: Albert was cast in Drive based on that comically dark scene where Albert snaps at the Hoover Dam.) Defending Your Life, The Muse, Lost In America, even Looking for Comedy in The Muslim World. As for Rob, Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men are classics. Looking forward to the Spinal Tap sequel in 2024!
@joncumber2020 5 ай бұрын
It’s interesting to watch Albert in ‘This is 40’ where the movie’s rhythm underlined that the times seemed to have finally caught up with his unique comic pentameter
@mercywilliams2698 5 ай бұрын
Oh the laugh therapy I have had many times watching Albert Brooks. When someone can make obsessive thoughts something that generates catharsis in the moment..pretty special.
@jonathanswift2251 5 ай бұрын
He was in Taxi Driver, along with Cybil Shepherd; they had great onscreen chemistry. They could've had their own sitcom.
@Cashman99 5 ай бұрын
Albert needs to make another film! It's been too long.
@benrosn8154 5 ай бұрын
Phenomenal filmmakers
@samcorcoran470 5 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas from CBS, Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks
@crackerjack2090 5 ай бұрын
Modern romance. Listen, movies, can find people. Albert's Modern Romance found me and my insecure, frightened self. Jealousy is child's play compared to the abyss of doubt. Albert showed filmmakers and worried boyfriends an important moment on screen. I was that guy peppering the girl with the same question asked a hundred different ways. Fear doesn't stop to breathe or eat or blink. Albert made history as far as I'm concerned. He put a man's threatened existence in a movie. You can't sew together heartache and art better. Modern Romance and Being There, (for its own reasons) tapped my core consciousness. One doesn't forget that. Thank you.
@melanie010203 5 ай бұрын
Coincidentally (???) Brooks’s appearance on Johnny Carson where he showcases his Impressions Kit came up on KZfaq yesterday. It is hilarious !
@steveconn 5 ай бұрын
The HBO documentary is very enjoyable, covering all aspects of Albert's life. Broadcast News is still my favorite (and most relevant). This must be the token 'Jewish' segment for the Xmas overload episode.
@dr3putt62 5 ай бұрын
Reiner directed American President as well
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you said that. One of my very favorite movies and completely relevant now.
@seanpowers282 4 ай бұрын
An excellent conversation. 2 very astute, honest, and funny gents.
@annette2326 5 ай бұрын
My brother and i used to wait up for him to make his appearances on the tonight show. Ill never forget his: I am Albear Brew-kay! He confessed in a french accent. We howled!
@frances3341 20 күн бұрын
Always loved Albert Brooks.
@AlejandroRamos-kn5cd 5 ай бұрын
Oh my God such a great treat!!! One for the ages This film was not only robbed but clearly inspired Alexander Payne
@johnmcandrew852 5 ай бұрын
I wish someone had mentioned Brooks'/Einstein's excellent book, 2030. Remarkably well considered and written.
@mililaniman 5 ай бұрын
I have enjoyed the work of both men all my life. Thanks for the memories.
@dizmix 5 ай бұрын
Al Brooks plays a villian once.
@b.freanch227 5 ай бұрын
LAUGH OUT LOUD. 😂😂😂
@katherineweber8955 5 ай бұрын
Qow. Thank you! Two of my favorites!
@robinnewman6599 5 ай бұрын
Just the best!
@robertcornelius3514 5 ай бұрын
Two of the most underrated Jewish stars in Hollywood.
@susanschaffner4422 5 ай бұрын
No one funnier than Al. Rob's not bad too. 😄
@jayhalley2642 5 ай бұрын
Two greats
@MPD503 5 ай бұрын
Has anyone watched the documentary by Rob Reiner on Max? I'm a big Albert Brooks fan, as well as Reiner, just wanted to know if the doc is good. They're both comedic geniuses!
@Susieq26754 5 ай бұрын
Great social engineers. The government should give them a medal.
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
If 5hecstq5enwb5 was all if their was but it didn't. And yeah they were as far as their body of work. @@omi_god
@dorothybobo5157 5 ай бұрын
Genius ❤
@sandraspidle5972 5 ай бұрын
Two wonderfully funny humans. We love them and thank them for giving us such joy😅
@madelinepacheco 5 ай бұрын
❤ Great hat
@Orangeflava 5 ай бұрын
Albert Einstein!
@RB01.10 5 ай бұрын
4:41 I knew they’d bring up Finding Nemo !
@greatpix 5 ай бұрын
Nothing makes me feel older than seeing guys a couple of years older than I am turned into old men. That and the old guy who keeps showing up in my bathroom mirror every day.
@trainer1158 5 ай бұрын
Same.
@jjj1951 5 ай бұрын
Are you my grandmother? No we dated in high school.
@violeteyes5255 4 ай бұрын
There was a reason why in the T.V. series "All In The Family" Rob Reiner was called "Meathead."
@judykatz4263 5 ай бұрын
So Funny
@benjamindeforest9363 5 ай бұрын
Wow... I did not even recognize Albert Brooks...
@thewkovacs316 5 ай бұрын
i watched the doc it's pretty clear that rob loves albert i just wish they had gone into al's complicated relationship with bob
@ericsynchrona5495 5 ай бұрын
That's a fallen angel joke. If you understand how "Los Angeles" live on Earth here among us, is because they fell here...
@brozbro 5 ай бұрын
Who better to represent Christmas Eve?
@lrtucci 5 ай бұрын
We now have 3 Willy Wonka films. Please please make a new It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World! We're living in the Golden Age of Comedy...why not have you all in *that*??!! Heck, you can even set for a road race across Italy - I have the perfect palms already picked out!
@shannonbowman5990 5 ай бұрын
❤😊
@be6715 5 ай бұрын
When did Rob Reiner have a talk show?
@mwalker3547 5 ай бұрын
Dueling Commies.
@johnrobbins917 5 ай бұрын
Now, Meathead continues his 'comedy' schtick on X...
@nancykahn4125 5 ай бұрын
Laughing all the way…
@treborretsnom6186 5 ай бұрын
❤
@mellow5123 5 ай бұрын
Why is that historic highschool sitting abandoned like that? Are they renovating?
@thewkovacs316 5 ай бұрын
yes.....doing a bunch of upgrades...mostly earthquake related
@toomuch3864 5 ай бұрын
Rob has helped me understand Hitler motivations,
@alanstrong55 5 ай бұрын
Jane Pauley was on the Today Show. Then left to have a baby. Glad Jane is still newscasting.
@Hanover-ek4jy 5 ай бұрын
Wonder why Reiner or Brooks have not condemned Hamas?? Silent???
@lesweizman388 5 ай бұрын
omg
@alanvallazza9781 5 ай бұрын
Everybody knows Rob Reiner's politics. He is still Meathead in my book.
@Hanover-ek4jy 5 ай бұрын
@@alanvallazza9781 so you feel despite being Jewish he supports Hamas because he is a ultra liberal?
@beckywallingsford8850 5 ай бұрын
Love them both but think Albert's brother Bob was the funniest.
@mitchl.7276 5 ай бұрын
2 Alta Cockers
@11UncleBooker22 5 ай бұрын
Apparently, Rob was one of Jeffery Epstein's good friends as well. He enjoyed going to Epstein's Island dozens of times over the years. As for Albert, not sure, I hope not, I hate the info that's coming out through the Freedom of information act. So many great entertainers have been implemented as visitors, very sad.
@TheTriplelman 2 ай бұрын
lost in America, one of my favorite comedy films.
@timjansen7694 5 ай бұрын
I liked some of Albert Brooks's movies. Some were not so hot. The problem I have with this piece is that it is a little too obvious that they are going around, getting publicity for a product. In this case that product is the documentary, Defending My Life. And it appears that Brooks is cognitively sliding a bit, which is unfortunate.
@ebybeehoney 5 ай бұрын
Ok, I'm one of those that has never seen anything about Albert Brooks... And I don't even like Finding Nemo...
@FUCKINGENIOUS 5 ай бұрын
k...
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
Pity.
@truckcamper5751 5 ай бұрын
Do I laugh now or later?👎
@KenLevens-rf8sb 5 ай бұрын
Dear Albert Brooks, I looked up your age--you're only 76. Quit acting like your 96! Exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables--you've got another 20 years on the planet--please keep being creative! We need you. Thanks for all you've done, but it's not over yet so quit assuming you are old.
@trainer1158 5 ай бұрын
How is he acting like he's 96?
@susieusmaximus5330 5 ай бұрын
I'm certain that whenever Albert Brooks starts searching KZfaq comments for guidance on how to live his life, he'll immediately take your admonitions to heart.
@Joe-jn5li 5 ай бұрын
This is the actual epitome of American networking, nepotism . Both r truly funny however, Both actors are children of famous and wealthy actors. This puts them with an advantage way above other comedians. No one comes from the bottom any longer. You need famous parents.
@IncogNito-gg6uh 5 ай бұрын
A lot of talent falls by the wayside without that boost. But, like a couple of guys in the political arena, George H.W. Bush and JFK, once they got that boost they were like, "Okay, Pop, I got it from here."
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
@InogNito-gg6uh there's a lot of actors who don't have famous or wealthy parents. That only gets them an audition. Without talent they don't get much further.
@operationpaperclip3952 5 ай бұрын
Wussess. Explain CANCER.
@brandonjones8059 5 ай бұрын
Voting for Trump in 2024
@Seekthetruth3000 5 ай бұрын
Meathead makes sense whenever he is not talking politics.
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
He makes great sense when he's talking politics. It sounds like you just don't look like what he says. You don't have to like or agree in a free country. Hope it stays that way.
@Seekthetruth3000 5 ай бұрын
That is right. He is a super-rich activist Democrat. He believes Biden is a great president. He is also OK with the Democratic Party actively trying to destroy democracy in the name of preserving democracy.@@joyflavell7385
@user-em1dw3ft6m 5 ай бұрын
If the good die young, does this explain why jevvs live so long?🤔
@trainer1158 5 ай бұрын
WTH is wrong with you?
@user-bi5fu6me4r 5 ай бұрын
Meathead never done anything real in his life
@user-tf9kq2di9x 5 ай бұрын
Just wondering , why all the interest in these two now? Is one of them Ill? Always thought Albert Brooks was pretty funny growing up. Rob Reiner was more a product of nepotism, riding his dad’s coattails. Directed some clever movies three decades ago but nothing since of any importance creatively. A washed-up has been IMHO!
@baronvonraschke77 5 ай бұрын
It's promotion because of the Brooks documentary on Max right now, done by Reiner. They've been on a lot of media lately. If you like Albert Brooks, as I do, the documentary is well worth watching.
@charlespowell5847 5 ай бұрын
The Albert Brooks documentary was crap 😂
@19battlehill 5 ай бұрын
Rob Reiner is an awful person -- It makes me like Albert Brooks LESS.
@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453 5 ай бұрын
But Albert brooks is not funny at all. Straight faced 100% all the time. I think it's bcz whatever was funny 100 years ago, is not possible to be funny in current times
@trainer1158 5 ай бұрын
Or you have a different sense of humor. Few things or people are universally funny.
@thewkovacs316 5 ай бұрын
humor is subjective and people who have no sense of humor dont get brooks stick with pie in the face stuff
@brenthaugen1270 5 ай бұрын
TRUMP 2024🇺🇸
@Typingoctopus 5 ай бұрын
Rob Reiner NEEDS to stop tweeting about trump. The Don lives in his head and will not pay rent
@susieusmaximus5330 5 ай бұрын
Is he paying you to troll KZfaq comments on videos that never mention his name to defend him?
@alanvallazza9781 5 ай бұрын
Rob saw some space aliens. Marvin the Martian for president.
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
Typical responses from those who still believe a whining entitled liar who will spend his remaining time in prison which he only avoided for decades by throwing anyone he could under the bus.
@FUCKINGENIOUS 5 ай бұрын
*TRUMP 2024*
@alanvallazza9781 5 ай бұрын
100% agree.
@rogereriksen2472 5 ай бұрын
Brooks used to be pretty funny. Reiner? Not so much. A real putz!
@disastermaster1413 5 ай бұрын
For a clown fish he isn’t that funny.
@NHLblkgurl 5 ай бұрын
Remember democrats, only one more shoplifting day until Xmas!
@rantoolio 5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
@NHLblkgurl 5 ай бұрын
@@omi_god Shouldn’t you be asking Obama, Biden, or the Clintons and rest of their party? (Approving Putin’s oil pipelines, free his international cyber hackers and global arms terrorists, SELL him US held uranium, get inexplicable millions in wire transfers from Moscow billionaire oligarchs or Russian energy companies and banks....BUY his dossiers..Etc etc etc ? LOL
@alanvallazza9781 5 ай бұрын
Everything's half off during the "white sale".
@joyflavell7385 5 ай бұрын
@@alanvallazza9781wrong party for that but I suppose Putin didn't explain that to you.
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