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“I wish we were remembered more for Kashmir than Stairway to Heaven” - Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin

Today Mel Brooks is 99 years old. An American war hero, our greatest comedy director, and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, I just love him. And if you are ever lucky enough to meet him, you will, too. Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks!

In 1983, Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft appeared on a British variety show and sang Sweet Georgia Brown. In Polish. Happy Birthday 99th birthday to an absolute legend.

Best of Slim Pickens in Blazing Saddles (1974) Slim, who was born on this day in 1919, began his career as a rodeo clown before moving into acting. He made over 150 movies and Tv shows. He's incredibly funny in Saddles, and then there's that iconic bomb ride in Dr Strangelove.