Billy Crystal on finding humor in the darkest of times

October 11, 2026 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS News

Billy Crystal on finding humor in the darkest of times

TL;DR

  • Billy Crystal's family home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed in a massive wildfire in January 2025.
  • He has turned the experience of loss into a new one-person Broadway show titled "860," named after his former home's street address.
  • The show also addresses the tragic death of his friend Rob Reiner in December 2025.
  • Crystal views humor as a healer and a way to process grief, a theme present in his previous show "700 Sundays."
  • He finds the performance of "860" to be a cathartic and healing experience.