New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carl & Rob Reiner
All in the Family
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In 1953, Carl and Estelle Reiner moved from the Bronx with their 6-year-old son Rob to 48 Bonnie Meadow Road in New Rochelle. Carl recalls that, at the time, this section of New Rochelle was still not developed and you could buy fresh corn from a local farm.
This was a fortuitous move for the Reiners, as Bonnie Meadow Road would also become the fictitious address of Rob and Laura Petrie who were featured in the hit TV series The Dick Van Dyke Show starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore (1961 to 1966). Reiner created, wrote and acted in the show, which was based on his relationship with his wife Estelle, an artist, actress best known for her famous line "I'll have what she's having" in son Rob's 1989 movie When Harry met Sally.
Carl Reiner first made a name for himself in Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows (1950-54) and Caesar's Hour (1954-57), where he won two Emmy awards. He directed Enter Laughing (1967), Oh, God (1977), The Jerk (1979), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), The Man With Two Brains (1983) and All of Me (1984). He is also known for his comedy routine with Mel Brooks, "The 2,000 Year-Old Man" for
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Rob Reiner began his television career writing for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967-1969). He came to prominence as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the sit-com All in the Family (1971-1979). In 1987, he co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment that produced the TV series Seinfeld and such classic films as When Harry Met Sally (1989) and A Few Good Men (1992), which he directed as well. Other directing credits include Stand by Me (1986) and The Princess Bride (1987). Much like his All in the Family character, he is active in liberal politics and has championed numerous environmental causes.
His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is next to his father's, "25 years ago I would not have liked it" he said "now my reaction is completely different."
Erected by City of New Rochelle, NY; New Rochelle Downtown Business District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 40° 54.621′ N, 73° 46.963′ W. Marker
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frederick Douglass Patterson (here, next to this marker); Jerry Bock & Joseph Stein (here, next to this marker); Mighty Mouse (here, next to this marker); E. L. Doctorow (here, next to this marker); Nell Brinkley (a few steps from this marker); Jay Leno (a few steps from this marker); Henry Heimlich (a few steps from this marker); Lillian & Dorothy Gish (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Rochelle.
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