Performing Arts Film Director Carl Reiner Fresh Air August 31, 2000 Film director Carl Reiner. He was a writer and appeared in Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows. He's best-known to baby boomers as the creator and writer of The Dick Van Dyke Show. His film direction credits include The Jerk and Bert Rigby, You're a Fool. Film Director Carl Reiner Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media