What was the first audience reaction to “This is Spinal Tap”? “They didn’t know what the heck was going on,” says director Rob Reiner. The film was an innovative “mockumentary.” The actors improvised every scene – there was no script. The film did OK in theaters, but became a sleeper hit on home video. It solidified the mockumentary genre and stylistically inspired some of the most popular TV shows of the last few decades, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Abbott Elementary.”
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What was the first audience reaction to “This is Spinal Tap”? “They didn’t know what the heck was going on,” says director Rob Reiner. The film was an innovative “mockumentary.”
60 Minutes. 60 Minutes · Original audio. What was the first audience reaction to “This is Spinal Tap”? “They didn’t know what the heck was going on,” says director Rob Reiner. The film was an innovative “mockumentary.” The actors improvised every scene – there was no script. The film did OK in theaters, but became a sleeper hit ...
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The stars of the beloved cult classic “This Is Spinal Tap” are reuniting for the sequel “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” Cast members Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and director Rob Reiner sit down with NBC's Liz Kreutz and open up about their mockumentary style, which Al Roker later adds paved the way for other mockumentaries to be made. 🎬🎸 | Today Show
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