A ROOM FULL OF LEGENDS — AND ONE MAN THEY ALL CAME TO HONOR. Albert Brooks, Kathy Bates, Mandy Patinkin, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O’Connell, Annette Bening, and Michael Douglas came together on CBC to celebrate Rob Reiner in an emotional tribute that felt less like a broadcast and more like a gathering of lifelong friends. In Rob Reiner: Scenes from a Life, the spotlight moves beyond the famous titles to reveal the man behind the camera — thoughtful, loyal, and quietly influential. Through rare clips and deeply personal reflections, the special captures not just a remarkable filmmaker, but someone who earned enduring respect in an industry where that kind of devotion is rare. By the end, it’s clear: Reiner’s greatest legacy isn’t only the films — it’s the people who showed up for him.

Actress Tisha Campbell, 57, took to Facebook to remember the Primetime Emmy Award winner. “He was the first person who ever took the chance on me and cast me in a sitcom,” she wrote. “He was the nicest person to me. I hate this. RIP Mr. Reiner.”

Actor Jerry O’Connell, 51, who starred in Reiner’s classic 1986 film, Stand By Me, shared a vintage photo on X of himself and Reiner and simply said, “Love you, Rob. Sincerely.”

Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill, 50, wrote on Bluesky: “The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn’t big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can’t handle the truth. As you wish. I’ll have what she’s having. I’m your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.”

Author Stephen King, 78, said he was “horrified and saddened” over Reiner’s and Singer’s deaths.

“Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me,” he said.