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Dec 27, 2025
Join Rob Reiner, a legendary actor and director famous for roles in 'All in the Family' and 'When Harry Met Sally', as he reflects on his influential career and shares behind-the-scenes stories from iconic films. Meanwhile, Amy Sherald, the celebrated painter of Michelle Obama's portrait, discusses her artistic journey and unique style. She reveals how her work has transformed her life and the controversy surrounding her canceled Smithsonian exhibition. Plus, don’t miss a deep dive into alarming scams related to crypto ATMs!
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Meeting Michelle Changed The Ending
- Rob Reiner recounts meeting his wife Michelle during When Harry Met Sally and changing the film's ending because of it.
- He shares behind-the-scenes stories from Spinal Tap and how the film's cult status grew over time.
Spinal Tap Sparked The Mockumentary Wave
- Spinal Tap started as satire and confused early audiences who thought it was a real documentary.
- Its improvised style and authentic performances spawned a mockumentary genre across film and TV.
Creative Accounting Left Cast With Pennies
- Rob Reiner and his co-creators received almost no profit from the original Spinal Tap due to creative accounting.
- Harry Shearer sued to regain the rights, which later enabled the sequel and new control over the property.