Mel Brooks at 100: A Century of Laughs That Reshaped American Comedy
TL;DR
On the eve of his 100th birthday, a New York Times tribute catalogs 100 reasons to celebrate Mel Brooks, tracing how his fearless blend of satire, music, and meta-humor—from The Producers to Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs—redefined American comedy and helped bring Jewish humor into mainstream cinema.
- Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks! The New York Times
- AFI Proclaims BLAZING SADDLES the Funniest Film of All Time American Film Institute
- Long Live Mel Brooks The Atlantic
- Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100 The Guardian
- Mel Brooks Turns 100. His No. 1 Tip for Long and Happy Life TODAY.com
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