About this episode
Reiner's 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap sparked a new genre of satire. Now, more than 40 years later, the band is back in a new sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues . "They have grown neither emotionally or musically," Reiner says. The filmmaker spoke with Terry Gross about When Harry Met Sally , growing up around comedy legends, and starring in Norman Lear's seminal sitcom All in the Family . Also, David Bianculli reviews the new comedy series The Paper . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy