"I first met Rob Reiner in 1975, when I was cast as his best friend in an episode of All in the Family. It went so well, I said, 'It's fun playing your friend. Why don't we keep it going?' And it was a thrill to see him evolve from a great comic actor to a master storyteller."
"With an Oscar-nominated Nora Ephron script, Bruno Kirby, Carrie Fisher, Meg Ryan, and myself, it was New York in the fall. Katz's Deli, 'I'll have what she's having,' baby fishmouth, pecan pie, and Harry telling Sally, 'When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.'"
"Audiences lined up to see his charming, funny films. So, he gave them Misery. It's a testament to Reiner's incredible work that Crystal didn't stop there. The speech continued with a few words for Misery (for which Kathy Bates won the Academy Award for Best Actress), A Few Good Men, and The American President."
Rob Reiner, a celebrated writer and director, passed away under violent circumstances near his wife Michele Reiner in December. At the 98th Academy Awards, the In Memoriam segment opened with a tribute to both. Billy Crystal, a close friend and frequent collaborator, delivered a four-minute speech highlighting Reiner's evolution from comic actor to master storyteller. Crystal traced Reiner's filmography through iconic works including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President. The tribute emphasized Reiner's ability to create charming, funny films that resonated with audiences, while also demonstrating his range across multiple genres.
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