Mel Brooks on comedy and love
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz sits down with director and comedy writer Mel Brooks, now 93, who opens up about his politically-incorrect films like "Blazing Saddles" and "The Producers," and whether they could be made today; and about his relationship with his soulmate, actress Anne Bancroft, with whom he was married for 41 years until her death in 2005.
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the man put together a blu ray box set of his wife so that the world could see her best work. God damn that is love.
That is love.
Yep yep. True love. I never saw a photo of these two without them looking blissfully happy.
Mel is an American treasure.
James Dooling Jim Caviezel might object
@@aaronharper444 I have tried to find the quote that Mel Brooks is supposed to have said to Mr Caviezel however I have not been able to find it. I did find a quote from Mel Gibson who said Mr Caviezel would not work in Hollywood again NOT Mel Brooks
Yes, he is.
James Dooling A beloved legend who’s given the world endless laughter.
He's a treasure all around the world. I wouldn't have wanted any other movies, than his, to introduce me to Comedy.Love his work so much… no matter in which decade it surfaced.
“She had looks, brains and purpose”
I wish I could find that sometimes
Every woman should have a man love her that passionately. A true love story.
And you knew they loved each other very deeply. A love like theirs is once in a lifetime and they made sure to enjoy every minute of it.
Yes!! And everyone should experience such love with both sharing the same levels of passion for each other.
In Greece, Tolis Voskopoulos adores his wife Antzela Gkerekou with a similar, expressed passion. Wonderful to see. I'll bet loves like their's have existed in every country at least once. See Toli and Antzela sing to each other: th-cam.com/video/kadZmpvoxTg/w-d-xo.html
Everyone should find someone they can love so unabashedly.
To be loved is a wonderful thing.
To love without limit...
To freely lose oneself in passion...
That's where transcendence begins.
@D B That's very funny!
Mel Brooks is a national treasure. They don't make comedy writers like him anymore. Blazing Saddles and History of the World are two of the funniest comedies I've ever seen.
And spaceballs, young Frankenstein, and Dracula: dead and loving it
Still waiting for part 2 xD
I remember seeing history of the world back in 2005, I was 8 years old, and I loved it. From then on I was glued to the screen any time a Mel Brooks movie was on
Ever see "Life Stinks"? It's one of my favorites!! He's amazing. Such a beautiful soul.
@@Marguns21 I still want a Spaceballs the Flamethrower
So much class, so much humor, so much talent. Both of them. They were a real power couple and they dont make them like that anymore.
They came from the greatest generation , and most relationships today don’t even last that long sadly I’m so glad they stayed together.
He called Jim Caviezel and told him if he played Jesus in Passion he’d be kicked out of Hollywood. Real classy
@@aaronharper444 Please give sources for that quote. I bet you can not
A comic genius ❤
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
Mel Brooks: still funny, still relevant, and well ahead of his time
Anne Bancroft: still simply radiant. RIP, Madam.
“You wanna save a couple of bucks and see the greatest performances from the greatest actress ever.” and “She was a gift from God” Man, did I get emotional hearing that. Mr. Brooks, sir. Anne will be in our hearts for generations.
❤️
Yeah
I just can't believe how sharp and funny Mel Brooks is at 93. Just amazing. His health and mobility is equally impressive. He is living proof that "laughter is the best medicine."
Last year, I got the high honor to see "An Evening With Mel Brooks" live in Vegas. At 92, he was sharp as a tack and told countless great stories about his days in TV and his years making some of the great comedies ever. The term 'national treasure' gets tossed around a lot, but it sure as sh*t applies here..or to quote the man himself in History of the World.."it's good to be the king!"
I'm so very jealous!
How awesome it must have been to sit there hearing him speak, sharing his life! I'm going to see if I can purchase it online.
I never even heard of it!
I wish everyone could have the relationship Mel and Anne had. Thank You Mel for your intellect and Humor.
I agree with Mel - she was a gift from God. I'm off to order the box set right now.
A great actress.
Me too !
Artistry in free speech embodied. The man has toed a delicate line of truth in comedy that's timeless.
6:10 “There was just nobody else, she had everything! She had looks, she had brains, she had purpose!” Mel’s sweet dedication to wife Anne Bancroft.
"She liked my whistle. It's a good whistle" - Mel Brooks 2019
Mel is one of those people you'd want to live forever! Happy to see him still sharp as ever and healthy and this very respectable age! May he live on for many more!
As an Irishman i can say thank god for Jewish comedy and Mel Brooks, For centuries an assailed abused people, Yet even in the face of their worst tragedies created a sort of gallows Humor, An Irreverence, or a sort of dark satire, And Damned funny comedians, And i can assure you i am not racial profiling.
As a Jew i apreciate this comment
@@joshualovins4983 As an Irishman I do too.
Love Mel Brooks.
In person possibly even more than his movies.
He always switched on.
A joy to watch in interviews.
@@joshualovins4983 Israel is sure making up for the abuse you endured by its brutal occupation of Palestine..
@@jamescarr4662 LOL, being paid well to troll I hope. There is no such thing as a "palestinian" (which was the ancient Roman word for Jewish people). There are Arabs from primarily Jordan and surrounding countries that have migrated to Israeli land to work and mostly for UN BENEFITS & MONEY. Cut the cash off and watch the "palestinian people" slither back to the countries they came from. Arabs that were on the land before have full Israeli citizenship and equal rights (the only place in the middle east as a matter of fact) so take your lies where there are IGNORANT people who believe that garbage.
What a beautiful love story. 41 years.
aaawww man, so amazing to see how much he loved her.
i guess mel at 93 years old can finally talk about anne bancroft... he wouldn't talk to anyone about her after she passed, and even walked out of interviews when she was mentioned. he is one of my all-time favorite persons on earth. i hope he gets to live to be 110!
So sweet how he talks about her...I love Mel Brooks! My husband and I love his movies.
Anne Bancroft was a beautiful & talented actress...love you too Mel!
Great interview. Sad that she's gone.
What a legend. He’s just the greatest. (And the funniest). His films made in the 70s are still so sharp, witty and funny.
Only a genius, thanks for the memories.
Is it me or he is playing yougurt? May the Schwartz be with us all.
I dont believe I've ever seen someone so truly inlove, 15 years after her passing and he still talks with so much affection in his voice for her.
What a lovely interview. When he talks about his wife, I get all misty. I loved Anne Bancroft and was truly heartbroken when she died. What a beautiful talent she was.
I agree Debbie.
"political correctness is too politically correct" Indeed!!
That’s why I LOVE President Trump!!!!
J T jesus dude you can like somebody else too though
J T supporting someone who has a history of corruption purely because “well he says what he wants” is counter productive to our society’s inevitable progress. Progress always wins: an enemy of that is an enemy to humanity
I just see "political correctness" as meaning that politicians and governments have often gone too far in avoiding saying anything even slightly possibly insulting about different religions, genders, skin color, whatever human differences. In other words, a fear of criticism. And when that happens, you cannot have a sincere conversation anymore. If one is afraid that a single word, when clearly not being deliberately insulting, can bring war or terrorism upon one, we are lost, might as well pull the plug on everything. North Korea and extreme Islam are two of the most awful examples of this. Neither accept even the slightest criticism of their ways lest a horrible vengeance be upon us. We, as a diverse human community, cannot work like that unless we want to be slaves for eternity.
@Csősz Máté Máté, ezt te sem gondolod komolyan, minden komolyan vehető humorista elmondta, hogy nagyon rossz irányba változtak a dolgok. Gervais, Seinfeld, Burr, Kevin Hart, Chappelle...ez nem egy álprobléma
Love this man, his wife & son! 3 Gifts from God
It was sad that he thinks Blazing Saddles went too far. I'm Black and that movie is iconic with so many other Black friends of mine and myself. This "cancel culture" needs to die. I'll be so glad when the societal pendulum swings back to the middle. This extremism and the uber-sensitive are going too far nowadays. They are destroying the very thing they thought they were standing up for. They have brought their moral meter to an area that never needed one. Mainly because it's where we go to escape ALL meters. They judge with blindness. They hate with no chance of forgiveness. And they destroy with no care of the repercussions. The audience decided by either supporting and buying tickets or not. It was that simple. And it worked!
I don't look to comedy or comedians to be the moral compass of anything. They are not politicians or community leaders. They are not some religious leader preaching what's right or wrong. They are the jesters there to mock the king (society and everything in it). And people are saying they can't mock this or that now. Or at least mock in a particular way. HUH?! Do you realize the genre you're standing in with that soapbox?!
Still, I admire the love and passion he still has for his wife. I can see the love and the pain simultaneously. And I hope that the woman I'm with and I can be in that same place. Even when one of us is gone. Mel, you brought TRUE laughter because you went too far. You became a generation's icon and told us about ourselves, even the extreme ways, in such ways that we actually did laugh at ourselves. You're a true treasure and the cancel culture can't take that away. No matter how bad they want the past to represent the present to form the future. They will and should fail every time.
Thank you sir!!!
Very well said.. 👏 👏
Hear hear
I haven't seen content about him for quite sometime. Thank you for interviewing him on his life.
I agree! What a waste is American Ageism. So many great actors wasted because Hollywood believes no one will pay to see them.
What a legend 🥺🥺
This is wonderful! I’m so happy Mel is doing this for his late wife. Anne Bancroft was one of THE most underrated actors of all time. She was fascinating to watch. The DVD will be worth every penny.
living legend..
Good to see Mr. Mel Brooks doing GOOD!!! “ITS GOOD 2 B THE KING!”🏆✌️
Mel Brooks was stalking his future wife. They need to make a movie out of Mel Brooks' life.
Andrew Martinez No one could play him. Only a documentary could do him justice.
Love to hear about how much he loved and cherished his wife. She must have adored him just as much as he did her. She said in an interview that, "even the dog thinks he's funny!" Thanks to Mel & Anne for making the world a more positive place by spreading their happiness & joy for life.
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
I LOVE how much he loved his wonderful wife. ❤
That campfire scene is absolute gold. I've never laughed that hard in any other movie. My Brother literally peed himself when we first watched this as kids.
The one scene in the universe that the censors actually made funnier. The horses never sounded more disgusted.
I love Mel Brooks he is still a very funny man at 93.
💛 Bancroft & Brooks 💛
Blazing Saddles couldn't get made today and that's a world that is more sad than funny...
Sheriff Clevon LIttle was so majestic with the hat and the horse. When the old lady used the N-word to him, the film dramatized the stupidity of prejudice and racism. "Oh no, the sheriff is a black man." Was not that the reaction of a lot of people to President Obama?
ARIZJOE only Cleavon Little was actually smart and saved the towns people.
@@SonnyGTA that was the point of the movie...
its not sad. blazing saddle is a product of its time. be grateful for that
@Jeremy Backman If there was a statue the socialists would have torn it down.
Mel Brooks is the reason why I fell in love with movies at such a young age. He is truly heaven sent in the entertainment industry.
Everyone goes on and on about how much they love Young Frankenstein yet my favorite has always been High Anxiety.
Jim Jahey me too
Prof. Little Old Man !
Any relation to a James Lahey? Went by Jim.
Lol
TwinSun's2187 not sure who that is.
Jim Jahey That’s too funny!!!! I just watched those two again last week.
What a sweetheart. ❤️ I hope my husband talks about me like this one day.
crying at their love for one another
I can only hope to be so lucky
I love You Mel! You are the best!
Favorite Mel Brooks Films l
1. Young Frankenstein
2. High Anxiety
3. Spaceballs
4. Life Stinks
5. Blazing Saddles
My #2 is History of the World Part 1.
Dont forget robin hood men in tights.;):D
YES. High Anxiety is helarious.
Wouldn't you love to see him do more?
WOW!!!He really loves her to this moment. Everyone wishes to be loved like that. However, most of us are not. LOVE, TRUE LOVE DOES EXIST! Thank you Mel for showing us that.
Mel Brooks has always been one of my heroes and his movies have been some of my favorites. And to hear him rail against political correctness confirms why I think he is so great.
I love him! He's always brought laughter to my life 😁
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
I love this man... To be able to just sit with Mel Brooks and eat dinner, in silence, while listening to him talk would be a DREAM come true... Alas, it’s just a dream...
Ann Bancroft and Mel Brooks, these are good people....God bless them both!
Love this man’s mind and sense of humor and the world 🌎
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
Love Anne Bancroft...her name was great!
How could someone not like Mel Brooks.
This man is a legend and such a humble and funny person.
Great human being love Mel Brooks.
We need Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money !!!
No. Leave classic movies alone. Sequels always suck
Milford Civic Terminator 2? Lord of the rings 2 and 3?
its supposed to be coming
Space Balls 2, "The search for Trump's brain!"....
Sadly, like Blazing Saddles, I don't think you can make a Spaceballs 2 that would be good.
One of my favorite Mel Brooks films is Silent Movie, I watched it again just last week.
I attend Mel‘s new publishing book signing meeting 4 years ago at 14 st union square New York City ，what a comed legend ，he is so funny
I get real comfort knowing the greats from my mum's era are still going. It makes me feel like she's still alive. Listen to him talk! Still like he's a young guy! Incredible.
Mel Brooks, a rare comedic genius who has provided us all with so much laughter that is sorely needed in this country especially in 2021 with the pandemic. RIP Anne Bancroft.
What a love letter!
84 Charing Cross Road was my favorite. It’s almost word perfect to the book and it opened up a world of reading to me.
Minda Kahn - One of my favorite movies as well, Minda. LOVED the plot!
Thank you
He bought the film rights to that film and gave her as a birthday present, because she mentioned how much she loved the book.
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
This man’s a legend❗️👏🏼
I am left speechless...overwhelmed by the tenderness and love they clearly shared...
God, do I LOVE this man. My parents played his movies when I was a kid and I have been such a massive fan ever since. I would love to meet him he is just fantastic.
I love that man for making me laugh.
Mel Brooks is a national treasure. He’s a treasure for ALL humanity. He’s maintained such a funny and refreshing style of comedy, and he is such an unassailably good person. He is kind, sincere, generous, loving, compassionate, and absolutely legendary. Long live the great Mel Brooks! ❤️
"High Anxiety" is my favorite comedy film of his. SO many great scenes in it and shot and edited so well, with superb acting.
Mel Brooks is also a gift from God. His comedy has enriched my life since I was a child, and his comedic masterpiece "Young Frankenstein" and John Morris' beautiful film score affirmed my love of music, the classical violin and inspired me to become a composer. The notion of music speaking directly to the heart, reaching even the emptiest of hearts and uplifting mankind is indescribably beautiful. When I hear that beautiful score in the context of Mel Brooks' comedic masterpiece, I hear the compass of the saga of Israel through the life's work, intercessional humor and great American successes, of Mel Brooks. In other words, I hear the legacy of Mel Brooks, of healing the world through laughter, music and timeless comedic genius, expressed in that beautiful film score.
One of the greatest comedy writers of all time who would rather talk about his late wife than himself? That’s true love right there.
Oh my God, I love that he is pitching his wife even now at 93. What a mensch.....imagine being on the receiving end of that kind of love.
This is adorable!
Hadn't seen blazing saddles before till just recently .. and I love it lol that was comedy
My kids grew up on Mel Brooks after watching History of the world part 1 they look for History world part 2 for years and I had so much fun watching them looking for it at the store I think by the time where in high school the found out there was no part 2 I had a good laugh.
My son kept asking me about Pt 2 also!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Mel for Get Smart and Young Frankenstein! Two of my favorite comedies ever. Always giving me plenty of laughs.
A couple extremely difficult to compete with when it comes to talent and even more difficult to compete with when it comes to a love story. An unlikely pair but a perfect match... I enjoy watching Jody Fosters "Home for the Holidays" every year because Ann did such an amazing job playing the Mother of Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr.
🔵Great actress. Great writer/director/actor. Loved all their movies. They were a gift to all those who love to be entertained. But the take awat for me is the wonderful love they had for each other. We should all be so lucky.💖💕
How beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time 🥺 They are both wonderfully talented ❤️
I agree completely!
I was thinking Awwww
How beautiful, how sad.
Thank God he survived her passing, I've seen many couples pass within weeks, days, and moments of one another..
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
What a love story! God bless Mel, thanks for the laughter along this journey🎭💙
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
You are right, Mel. She was a gift from God. Smart, talented, stunning and very much missed.
Mel is taking that 2000 year old man bit seriously
Thanks Mel, for decades of laughter.
Love you Mel! Thank you for the years of laughter ❤️
I have a cherished memory of Mel and Carl Reiner sitting in a booth at Centers Deli in LA with the two of them in the booth behind me and my friends. Out of control and load they were throwing gags at one an other. Our food went unattended because we were laughing so hard. Of course that encouraged them to create a stage of their booth for everyone in ear shot. As they left they sort of sidestepped their way bowing to us their impromptu audience to the exit. We all went crazy. Still watching their movies an laughing my ads off.
What a wonderful human being! We love you, Mel!
I remember being shocked when I found out that Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft were married - the eternal funny man and the great dramatic actress. But their bond obviously went much deeper than their professional credits.
Mel thank you for all that good medicine over the years.
It is life’s special treasure to share it which the one you love. Mr Brooks and Ms. Anne Bancroft were fortunate to have that and each other. One of the greatest women to grace the stage.
I love Mel. I'm glad to see him so well.
This man is legit my idol. There will never be another one like him.
So sweet... He loves his wife immensely.. I hope everyone experiences that. 😊
Their love brings tears to my eyes
I love him so much, I hope he lives forever!
I just got my blue ray disc of Blazing saddles..I love it so much
I truly love this man.
Amazing and a real blessing that he is as sharp as he is at that age.
Love you Mel! Been loving you since I saw the Producers as a kid.
Great interview, Ben.👍. Just loved Anne Bancroft. "84 Charing Cross Road" is my favorite.🎥
Such a great comedian. Anne Bancroft was so beautiful. Inspirational story and
And..and..what? You were saying...?
Thanks for your love and support 💙💙
Max Brooks looks just like them both !! Wonderful family ! I am now 56 and in "show biz " myself on a much smaller level ! Mel has always been OUTSTANDING in my book !! Love, Nicky D. { east bay's own }