Rob Reiner’s Cruel Snub To Dying Dad Carl

Ailing comedy legend Carl Reiner was snubbed by his “meathead” son Rob Reiner, and Carl’s friends — including Mel Brooks — are outraged! The former “All in the Family” star failed to show up for his dad’s 94th birthday bash! “Mel threw a get-together at his house to celebrate his best friend’s big day and invited Rob,” said a source. “But he didn’t come!

“Mel was shocked and angry," added the insider, "Mel and Carl are inseparable — they see each other almost daily! He knew how much Carl was looking forward to spending some quality time with his son at the small party, but Rob never arrived.”

Rob’s no-show isn’t surprising, according to the insider. “Even though, publicly, Rob puts on quite a show so people think he is close with his dad, the truth is, he really isn’t,” the snitch says. Meanwhile, Rob — suffering from a series of bombs as a film director — is playing up his relationship with his own former addict son to try and push his latest movie.

"It was very personal," Rob said in a "Today Show" interview about the new film "Being Charlie," based on his son Nick's drug problems. "What I didn't understand is the depth of what [Nick] was going through." Rob, however, was still ditching his own dad while pals fear for Carl's health! Mel, who has worked with Carl for decades and famously performed the classic “2000 Year Old Man” sketches with him, is very concerned time is running out for his pal.

“Mel has reminded Rob his dad’s not getting any younger," said the spy. "Sometimes, when Carl walks a short distance, he has trouble catching his breath. He starts coughing and has to sit down. Mel wants Rob to spend much more time with Carl before it’s too late!”

“Mel has reminded Rob his dad’s not getting any younger," said the spy. "Sometimes, when Carl walks a short distance, he has trouble catching his breath. He starts coughing and has to sit down. Mel wants Rob to spend much more time with Carl before it’s too late!”

Carl built his TV career as an actor and writer for classic shows like “Your Show of Shows” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” That showbiz connection helped Rob star in "All in the Family" before a brief heyday directing Oscar-nominated movies, including “A Few Good Men.”

“But," said the source, "people get busy and suddenly, there’s not much time left. Carl lost his beloved wife, Estelle, eight years ago. Now he’s facing his own final days. Carl's so very proud of Rob — and Mel is determined to bring them together before it’s too late!"