If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

May 19, 2017

1h 30m

★ 7.1

After 90 people don't retire. They inspire.

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

West/Shapiro Productions

Gold Entertainment Media Group

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast Trailers

Cast

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Carl Reiner

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Mel Brooks

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Dick Van Dyke

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Kirk Douglas

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Norman Lear

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Betty White

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Tony Bennett

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Jerry Seinfeld

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Dan Buettner

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Arlene Van Dyke

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Stan Lee

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Stan Harper

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