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Jerry OConnell breaks down in tears while honoring Rob Reiner in raw, emotional tribute

Jerry O'Connell became emotional during a CBS special honoring Rob Reiner, the director who launched his career in Stand by Me. O'Connell broke down recalling Reiner's kindness in taking him to lunch years after the film, stating the gesture meant so much to him. He credited Reiner with his entire career and described him as a father figure.