Carl Reiner, the legendary writer, director and actor, at his Beverly Hills home in 2009. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Norman Lear, left, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner wave to the media in 2014 after Brooks placed his hands and shoes in cement at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Brooks displays his left hand with a fake extra finger. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
In May 1997, Mel Brooks, left, and Carl Reiner reprise their popular routine the 2,000–Year–Old Man. (Anacleto Rapping / Los Angeles Times)
Carl Reiner is interviewed for the PBS series “The Jewish Americans.” (Los Angeles Times)
Rob Reiner holds his American Cinematheque Award. With him are his wife, Michele Singer, and father, Carl Reiner. (Los Angeles Times)
Carl Reiner at home in 2009. (Los Angeles Times)
Carl Reiner holds two Emmy statuettes awarded in 1963 for “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” (Associated Press)
