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Carl Reiner, ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ creator and Mel Brooks’ other half, dies at 98

JL;DR SUMMARY Carl Reiner, a legendary figure in American comedy, passed away at 98, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CultureFilmHollywoodMel BrooksComedyTelevisionCarl Reiner2000 Year Old ManThe Dick Van Dyke ShowEntertainment History

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The Bronx, New York, United States
"Born March 20, 1922 in The Bronx, Reiner was born to Irving Reiner, a watchmaker, and Bessie Reiner (ne Mathias)."
Arlington, Virginia, United States
"In fact, he survived the war and was a decorated veteran, honored with a military funeral at Arlington Cemetery in 2001."

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