If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

"After 90 people don't retire. They inspire."

May 19 2017 TV-14 1h 26m
Documentary

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.

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Plot

Carl Reiner presents the stories of people in the over ninety age category who display exceptional success in combating common aspects of aging. Growing old is what you make of it. The stars of this show sing dance joke and philosophize about how to stay young at heart.

Written by

Danny Gold, Michael Mayhew

Directed by

Danny Gold

Cast

Carl Reiner, Iris Apfel, Tony Bennett

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films, HBO

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 nominations total

Trailers
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast (HBO Documentary Films)
Scores
# of Votes
595
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA