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If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

2017-1h 30min
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7.1 / 10 8

Irrepressible writer-comedian Carl Reiner, who shows no signs of slowing down at 94, tracks down celebrated nonagenarians, and a few others over 100, to show how the twilight years can truly be the happiest and most rewarding. Among those who share their insights into what it takes to be vital and productive in older age are Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Betty White and Tony Bennett.

Directed by Danny Gold

Writers Stan Lee

Stars Carl Reiner Mel Brooks Dick Van Dyke

Videos

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If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast (HBO Documentary Films)

Cast

Carl Reiner's picture in the cast

Carl Reiner

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Mel Brooks's picture in the cast

Mel Brooks

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Dick Van Dyke's picture in the cast

Dick Van Dyke

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Kirk Douglas's picture in the cast

Kirk Douglas

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Betty White's picture in the cast

Betty White

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Tony Bennett's picture in the cast

Tony Bennett

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Jerry Seinfeld's picture in the cast

Jerry Seinfeld

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Dan Buettner's picture in the cast

Dan Buettner

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Arlene Van Dyke's picture in the cast

Arlene Van Dyke

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Stan Harper's picture in the cast

Stan Harper

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Fyvush Finkel's picture in the cast

Fyvush Finkel

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