I’ve been feeling heavy today and thinking about the Reiner family.
I wanted to share this clip from my interview with Carl Reiner because it captures something I’ll always treasure. Just before we went live — while the opening titles were playing — I sat down across from Carl, casually took off my shoes as if getting comfortable, then opened a box and pulled out an identical pair and put them on. It was completely absurd, very subtle, and meant only for him. The audience never saw it — Carl was the only one who witnessed this ridiculous little moment.
He looked genuinely puzzled for a beat, trying to process what he’d just seen, and then we were live! As you see in this clip he laughed and then said I was either a genius or an idiot. Coming from Carl Reiner, I’ll take either.
Carl had a rare gift for recognizing and appreciating silliness in its purest form. In light of recent heartbreaking news, I send my deepest condolences and love to his family. May the laughter he gave the world continue to bring some comfort during an unimaginably difficult time.