Screenwriter Michael Elias, who co-wrote 1979'sThe Jerk, reflects on lessons learned from Reiner on everything from TV to film, food — and toupees.
In 1973, George Shapiro was my manager. He said, "I'm assigning you to Carl Reiner. You'll be his writing partner." It sounded like "Report to the Forum, you'll be sharing the backcourt with Jerry West." I arrived at CBS Radford and met Carl. "George Shapiro sent me," I said.
Carl: "I know. We have a meeting this afternoon. But first, let's talk about lunch. Do you like The Brisket Basket on Ventura?" CBS had taped eight episodes of the upcoming season of the latest Dick Van Dyke series, but the shows didn't work.
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