E-mail a friendMay 5, 2004
Comedic legend Carl Reiner discusses his impact on American humor. Producer and activist Laurie David describes the effect of the worsening environment.
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner once said he wasn't quite good enough as a scholar to fulfill his father's ambition and become a doctor. He did become a one-man band - comedian, actor, director, producer and novelist. He created The Dick Van Dyke Show, which became one of the most famous sitcoms in TV history. In 1999, the Emmy winner was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Reiner has also spent a great deal of time as an activist and in charitable work.
Laurie David
Laurie David
Ms. David rates the president on environmental issues.
Laurie David has been described as a chronic multitasker. Not only is she a TV producer, she's passionate in her environmental and political activism. She fights for stronger pollution-control laws and tougher fuel-economy standards. She's a co-founder of Americans for Fuel Efficient Cars and the force behind controversial anti-SUV ads. David says wanting to have something left for her kids is what drives her every day.