Rob Reiner: A Hollywood Assistant’s Story with Comedian Charlie Nadler

What’s it really like to work for a Hollywood legend? On this episode of The Writers Hangout, comedian and screenwriter Charlie Nadler takes us behind the scenes of his career in Hollywood, including his time as Rob Reiner’s executive assistant and his work at Castle Rock Entertainment. Charlie shares stories about working with Rob and getting a firsthand look at the filmmaking process. He also talks about growing up in a family of writers—his parents met while working on Laverne & Shirley—and his father Marty Nadler’s long career working with legendary filmmaker Garry Marshall. We also talk about Charlie’s journey into stand-up comedy, the lessons he learned about paying his dues and finding his voice as a writer, and the special comedy partnership he shared with his father. It’s a funny, insightful, and heartfelt conversation about writing, comedy, Hollywood, family, and finding your own path in the entertainment business.