Actor, writer and director, Rob Reiner, son of Carl Reiner announced the death of his father, Carl Reiner via twitter. He passed away at his home at the age of 98 last night.
Carl is credited with helping create some of the most memorable comedy ever filmed. He was a part of Sid Ceaser's team to create the Dick Van Dyke Show and worked with countless others in the comedy world, including George Burns, Steve Martin and Mel Brooks. He also lent his voice to many cartoon shows including Family Guy and even as recent as Toy Story 4 in 2019. He is also know for his role in the 2001 hit, Ocean's Eleven and it's sequel.
Carl was makes an appearance in the hit classic film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World as the Tower Controller for the Rancho Conejo Airport, located here on the Central Coast. The scene is one of the most memorable with some of the most crazy airplane stunts caught on film. The Rancho Conejo Airport was removed shortly after filming to make way for Los Robles Greens golf course and the 101 Freeway.
The California State Government has okayed productions to get back to work and allow cameras to once again begin rolling on June 12th, after being shutdown in early March by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The news came as the state's Public Health Department issued guidelines on schools, gyms and casinos as well. There was just one paragraph devoted to productions, which essentially gives more flexibility to the individual productions, studios, unions and/or county officials. Below is from the California Department of Public Health on the matter: Guidance for Music, Film and Television Production According to Variety, many of the protocols and job functions are yet to be determined, but a study estimated the new procedures could increase production costs by as much as 20%. No exact word on how productions on location may operate, and only time will tell at this point.
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