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Mel Brooks Reflects on Deep Bond with Carl Reiner

1/15/2026

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Mel Brooks discusses his friendship with Carl Reiner in the HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Brooks was beside Carl Reiner when Reiner died of a heart attack in 2020 at age 98.
Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner's son, says Brooks visited their home often after the deaths of their wives, highlighting their bond.
The documentary premieres on January 22, 2026, and covers Brooks's career and personal life.

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Mel Brooks discusses his friendship with Carl Reiner in the HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Brooks was beside Carl Reiner when Reiner died of a heart attack in 2020 at age 98.
Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner's son, says Brooks visited their home often after the deaths of their wives, highlighting their bond.
The documentary premieres on January 22, 2026, and covers Brooks's career and personal life.