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Mel Brooks produced David Lynch’s The Elephant Man (1980). When Paramount execs asked for changes, Brooks shut it down: “We screened the film to bring you up to date… Do not misconstrue this as our soliciting the input of raging primitives.”

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Mel Brooks produced David Lynch's The Elephant Man (1980). When Brooks showed a cut to Paramount Execs, they wanted some changes. Brooks refused, saying, 'We screened the film to bring you up to date... Do not misconstrue this as our soliciting the input of raging primitives.'
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Mel Brooks produced David Lynch's The Elephant Man (1980). When Brooks showed a cut to Paramount Execs, they wanted some changes. Brooks refused, saying, 'We screened the film to bring you up to date... Do not misconstrue this as our soliciting the input of raging primitives.'

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DAVID LYNCH and MEL BROOKS on how they came to work together on THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) #RIPDavidLynch
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DAVID LYNCH and MEL BROOKS on how they came to work together on THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) #RIPDavidLynch

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Evening viewing recommendation? On Criterion Channel, watch David Lynch's THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980)! Alongside the film, watch interviews with Lynch, actor John Hurt, producers Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger, director of photography Freddie Francis, and others; a documentary about the film; and more!
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Evening viewing recommendation? On Criterion Channel, watch David Lynch's THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980)! Alongside the film, watch interviews with Lynch, actor John Hurt, producers Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger, director of photography Freddie Francis, and others; a documentary about the film; and more!

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Scott and I talk about Mel Brooks producing David Lynch and David Cronenberg in the new HBOMax documentary “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man”
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Scott and I talk about Mel Brooks producing David Lynch and David Cronenberg in the new HBOMax documentary “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man”

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I rewatched David Lynch’s The Elephant Man (1980) last night and this is the scene that always gets me. Great movie.
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I rewatched David Lynch’s The Elephant Man (1980) last night and this is the scene that always gets me. Great movie.

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Heat fan went AT IT with Dillon Brooks 😭 Fan: “Sit down Brooks! Shut up!” Brooks: “who you talking to? Watch the f*ckin game and STFU!” Fan: “you’re a$$” Brooks: “really? Check the f*ckin score”
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Heat fan went AT IT with Dillon Brooks 😭 Fan: “Sit down Brooks! Shut up!” Brooks: “who you talking to? Watch the f*ckin game and STFU!” Fan: “you’re a$$” Brooks: “really? Check the f*ckin score”

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Judd Apatow reveals to Tracy Smith that after hours of conversations with Mel Brooks for his new HBO Documentaries "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!," the legendary comedian boiled his life advice down to one simple idea: "Be kind."
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Judd Apatow reveals to Tracy Smith that after hours of conversations with Mel Brooks for his new HBO Documentaries "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!," the legendary comedian boiled his life advice down to one simple idea: "Be kind."

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Mel Brooks and John Hurt had previously worked together on The Elephant Man, which led to Hurt's "oh no, not again" cameo in SPACEBALLS.
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Mel Brooks and John Hurt had previously worked together on The Elephant Man, which led to Hurt's "oh no, not again" cameo in SPACEBALLS.

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283,573 views • 1 year ago

Happy 100th birthday to Mel Brooks - the funniest, kindest, smartest man in the history of the world. He’s been my hero ever since I snuck into Blazing Saddles at an inappropriately young age and had my mind blown. One of the great joys of my life has been becoming Mel’s friend. And here’s where that all started. I’ve never posted this clip before. It’s from 2010, when the American Cinematheque asked me to host a conversation with Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. We sorta met on stage. As things were winding down, Mel suddenly brought up Ed Wood. It was a completely surreal moment for me. What a mensch. We are all so lucky to have lived in the Mel Brooks century. Here’s to his next one thousand nine hundred years!
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Happy 100th birthday to Mel Brooks - the funniest, kindest, smartest man in the history of the world. He’s been my hero ever since I snuck into Blazing Saddles at an inappropriately young age and had my mind blown. One of the great joys of my life has been becoming Mel’s friend. And here’s where that all started. I’ve never posted this clip before. It’s from 2010, when the American Cinematheque asked me to host a conversation with Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. We sorta met on stage. As things were winding down, Mel suddenly brought up Ed Wood. It was a completely surreal moment for me. What a mensch. We are all so lucky to have lived in the Mel Brooks century. Here’s to his next one thousand nine hundred years!

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13,102 views • 15 days ago

Mel Brooks on the letters he received from fans who thought 'Spaceballs' (1987) was funnier than 'Star Wars' (1977): "'Spaceballs' (1987) went on to become one of the biggest hits in the Mel Brooks cinematic universe. I think I’ve autographed more 'Spaceballs' posters than for any other Mel Brooks film. I’ve even gotten some letters from young fans that saw 'Spaceballs' before they saw 'Star Wars' (1977). They would often ask me why 'Star Wars' wasn’t so funny." (Mel Brooks, 'Mel Brooks on the Making of Spaceballs', Mel Brooks, Literary Hub, 2021)
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Mel Brooks on the letters he received from fans who thought 'Spaceballs' (1987) was funnier than 'Star Wars' (1977): "'Spaceballs' (1987) went on to become one of the biggest hits in the Mel Brooks cinematic universe. I think I’ve autographed more 'Spaceballs' posters than for any other Mel Brooks film. I’ve even gotten some letters from young fans that saw 'Spaceballs' before they saw 'Star Wars' (1977). They would often ask me why 'Star Wars' wasn’t so funny." (Mel Brooks, 'Mel Brooks on the Making of Spaceballs', Mel Brooks, Literary Hub, 2021)

DepressedBergman

306,064 views • 7 months ago

After the release of "The Producers" (1967), Mel Brooks got lots of letters from almost every Rabbi in New York condemning the movie [for its depiction of Hitler] & asking him to think twice before making a movie like it again. Brooks wrote back to every single Rabbi explaining, "You can't get on a soap box with Hitler. You've got to ridicule him. You got to bring him down with laughter. There is no way to get even." He wrote to make them understand the real intent behind the "Springtime for Hitler" scene. And he got a few letters back saying, "Maybe you're right, you know? It was OK." (Mel Brooks' interview with Conan O'Brien, 2013 & "Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell", Terry Gross, 2022)
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After the release of "The Producers" (1967), Mel Brooks got lots of letters from almost every Rabbi in New York condemning the movie [for its depiction of Hitler] & asking him to think twice before making a movie like it again. Brooks wrote back to every single Rabbi explaining, "You can't get on a soap box with Hitler. You've got to ridicule him. You got to bring him down with laughter. There is no way to get even." He wrote to make them understand the real intent behind the "Springtime for Hitler" scene. And he got a few letters back saying, "Maybe you're right, you know? It was OK." (Mel Brooks' interview with Conan O'Brien, 2013 & "Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell", Terry Gross, 2022)

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Mel Brooks will make a “Spaceballs” sequel and return as Yogurt. The original 1987 Star Wars parody was a classic that even George Lucas praised. But there was a catch: after reading the script, Lucas asked Brooks to not sell merchandise. Brooks agreed and instead made this scene in the film roasting the fact that the Star Wars franchise had basically turned into a vehicle for Lucas to move an insane amount of toys, clothing and anything else that would pay a licensing fee. Worked out perfectly. Brooks didn’t get sued and we got an S-Tier parody film. May the Schwartz be with you.

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Mel Brooks is officially 100 years old as of today. 100 candles. What an achievement. Brooks’ filmography is as rich as anyone’s in the history of film & I genuinely believe part of the reason he’s still alive at 100 is because of his constant laughter. Laughter keeps you young. Hell, Cinema keeps you young. And Cinema is Mel Brooks. 🎂
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Mel Brooks is officially 100 years old as of today. 100 candles. What an achievement. Brooks’ filmography is as rich as anyone’s in the history of film & I genuinely believe part of the reason he’s still alive at 100 is because of his constant laughter. Laughter keeps you young. Hell, Cinema keeps you young. And Cinema is Mel Brooks. 🎂

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE ('83) marked the first onscreen pairing of Anne Bancroft with her husband, actor & filmmaker Mel Brooks. Already married for nearly two decades, the two star in the film as husband and wife. See it tonight as part of Bancroft's #SummerUndertheStars tribute.

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Brooks and Capehart analyze the Trump rescissions measure: Jonathan Capehart: "I'm not surprised that Congress has passed this. Why? Because Congress has basically given up its role as a coequal branch of government." David Brooks: "The idea that this matters to the budget deficit is absurd."
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Brooks and Capehart analyze the Trump rescissions measure: Jonathan Capehart: "I'm not surprised that Congress has passed this. Why? Because Congress has basically given up its role as a coequal branch of government." David Brooks: "The idea that this matters to the budget deficit is absurd."

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Mel Brooks Turns 100 Today 🎂 Tell Me Your Favorite Mel Brooks Film
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Mel Brooks Turns 100 Today 🎂 Tell Me Your Favorite Mel Brooks Film

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Throwback to when Brooks Koepka holed out for eagle at the 2021 Travelers Championship 🔥 🦅 Do you want to see Brooks on the PGA Tour again?
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Throwback to when Brooks Koepka holed out for eagle at the 2021 Travelers Championship 🔥 🦅 Do you want to see Brooks on the PGA Tour again?

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156,498 views • 6 months ago

Happy 100th Birthday to the GOAT. Mel Brooks
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Happy 100th Birthday to the GOAT. Mel Brooks

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Mel Brooks just announced the #SPACEBALLS sequel, with Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis attached to return. Coming to theaters 2027.
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Mel Brooks just announced the #SPACEBALLS sequel, with Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis attached to return. Coming to theaters 2027.

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