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What movie and television projects has Carl Reiner been in?

Carl Reiner was a prolific actor, writer, director, and comedian, so listing everything he was involved in would be extremely long! Here's a breakdown of some of his most notable work:

Acting:

* The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966): Played Alan Brady, the pompous, but ultimately lovable, boss of Rob Petrie. This iconic role cemented his place in television history.

* Ocean's Eleven (1960): Played the nervous "Saul Bloom," a member of the heist team.

* The Jerk (1979): Played the character "Mr. Bologna." This movie, which he directed, also featured his son, Rob Reiner.

* Ghostbusters (1984): Played "Louis Tully" in the iconic comedy.

* The Princess Bride (1987): A memorable role as the "Grandfather."

* The Twilight Zone (1985-1989): Hosted and narrated the second revival of this sci-fi classic.

* Modern Family (2010-2020): Guest starred in various episodes as "Marvin."

Writing:

* The Dick Van Dyke Show: Reiner wrote and directed numerous episodes.

* The Steve Allen Show: Wrote material for the popular variety show in the 1950s.

* Sid Caesar's "Your Show of Shows": Wrote for this legendary sketch comedy program.

* The Jerk (1979): Wrote the screenplay.

* The Princess Bride (1987): Co-wrote the screenplay with William Goldman.

Directing:

* The Jerk (1979):

* Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982): A comedic mashup of film noir films using archival footage and scenes from previous movies.

* Summer School (1987):

* The Princess Bride (1987):

* All I Want for Christmas (1991):

Other:

* "2000 Year Old Man" skit: Developed and performed this iconic skit with Mel Brooks for various shows and albums.

* "The Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks Show": A short-lived but critically acclaimed variety show on NBC.

This is only a small sampling of Carl Reiner's vast and diverse career. He was a true legend of comedy, and his influence on television and film can still be felt today.

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