NEW TRAILER: Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks in HBO’s IF YOU’RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAKFAST

My grandpa used to say every morning he would check the obituary and if he wasn’t in it then it was a good day.

There’s a new documentary based on that line, IF YOU’RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAKFAST which will debut June 5thexclusively on HBO.

The heartwarming and lovable documentary (produced by George Shapiro, Seinfeld, and directed by Danny Gold) follows Carl Reiner as he tracks down everyone from Mel Brooks, Betty White, Stan Lee, Dick Van Dyke and many more who are living life to the fullest after 90. Other highlights include Jerry Seinfeld revealing plans for his 100thbirthday celebration, a 101-year-old female runner Ida Keeling and 98-year-old female yoga teacher Täo Porchon-Lynch (who ABC News’ called a “Real-Life Forrest Gump”).

If You’re Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast asks the question, “What’s the secret to living into your 90s – and loving every minute of it?” In this feature documentary, irrepressible writer-comedian Carl Reiner (who shows no signs of slowing down at 95) tracks down several 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 and Betty White. Adding spice to this inspiring documentary are admirers from the younger set, including comedian Jerry Seinfeld (who’s already reserved the stage at Caesar’s Palace for his 100th birthday show), longevity expert Dan Buettner, and Van Dyke’s much-younger wife Arlene, who’s got all she can handle keeping up with her exuberant husband on the dance floor. Directed by Danny Gold, If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast is an entertaining look at how we all can overcome our society’s fear of aging, and how anyone, with a good dose of humor, can live well into their 90s.

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