Just sat poolside smoking weed with my 74 yr old father (Vietnam vet), laughing extremely hard watching this whole thing with minimal pee breaks. Thank you to you both for getting together to do such a fantastic interview.
I love how conan lets him talk without interrupting with questions that allow mel to just talk about his journey in life but the way his face lights up just that little bit about 3/4 of the way thru the interview when hes noticing that mel is starting to get him to go bit for bit a little which Conan has admitted to is his favorite thing to do is great. Dream come true for him this is. Outstanding interview thanks Conan and team.
I only intended on watching a few minutes of this. Couldn't stop until the end. Great great stuff. There's not much better than listening a true artist talk about their craft. Love Mel Brooks.
Thankfully Mel Brooks is still with us as I write this. He was 87 when this was recorded and he seems 40 years younger at least. His memory and his life stories are a marvel to behold and celebrate. Conan's Serious Jibber-Jabber series is always good, but this is one of the greats. Not only for the legendary guest, but for how Conan came prepared and so sensitively handled the interview. This was such a great treat and an event where everyone, the guest, the host and the audience all walk away better. Bravo!
Mel's memory is most definitely exceptional. Even as a 14 year-old-boy he knew all of the words to a play he wasn't even in, and then later he just remembers everything, including the details of meals. Astonishing.
I was 5 when I saw "Blazing Saddles" for the first time. I didn't remember much of it, but I was surprised when I saw the klansmen in Fried Green Tomatoes. Their robes were wrong, because they were missing "Have a Nice Day." I was 6 when I watched Spaceballs for the first time. Both movies were watched in my living room and they were part of some family movie night. I was 10 when I watched "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." I was in a hotel room in North Carolina attending a family reunion. I was 12 when I watched "Young Frankenstein." I was home from school, sick, and I felt like I was going to laugh until I died. I can't tell you what I did last week. That's the power of Mel Brooks.
There was a VHS copy of Spaceballs at my grandparents' house that I watched endlessly as little kid during the long summer days I spent there while they were keeping until my parents got off work. So many times that I memorized every line of that movie. Also had Monty Python's Holy Grail and I similarly committed that one to memory as well :-)
You are absolutely right! I remember the exact setting of where I was when I watched Mel's movies for the first time. Thank God my father has such a great taste in comedy or else I would have never discovered Mel Brooks or the Marx brothers. They don't make em like they used to.
1:02:22 Watch for Conan's expression before the camera cut. 1:02:36 They cut before Mel gets his hand up, and you hear a couple sniffs. 1:02:42 Conan's micro-expression says a lot.
One of the finest interviews I've ever seen on the internet. Conan is a great host, he has the perfect questions and his demeanor puts his guest into the comfort zone. Mel is a true legend and so enjoyable, he had me laughing over and over again. I was looking for election news and found the best hour on the internet. Lets do it again, real soon.
This is one of the best interviews I've watched/listened to ever. Period. Absolutely fantastic discussion, great vibe, great chemistry. Could listen all day long. Conan is a great host and Mel Brooks has just all the coolest stories. LOVE it. Thanks for doing these! Watched every episode of Serious Jibber-Jabber. Can't wait for the next installment.
@@dodilove1 I can't agree more. Conan has always been such a genuine and self-effacing guy, but he truly is very intelligent and perceptive in his interviews. He seems to have slipped away from the top stage, less due to his own failing than the whims of a network hierarchy and a dumbed down audience. I have missed seeing more and more as his shows went to 30 minutes, now only streaming. Listening to Mel Brooks here was also the most enjoyable time I've ever seen him and I can't help but think Conan was a big factor...Another top notch interviewer who's stepped back from prominence is Bob Costas. Both of them brought ample smarts, sincerity and preparation to their interviews...
This was inspiring, This man is one of the greats and has that quick wit, strong intelligence that you just don't see anymore and at his age, he's as snappy as ever. It's as if he's not even aging. Please God, let this man live forever, world needs more like him.
Don't know what to add that many, many haven't said about this cinematic genius. For as old as he is to have a memory like an encyclopedia is just phenominal. Mel yer one of a kind.
What an amazing man Mel Brooks is. I'll never leave it this long again to check out who is behind the entertainment that I enjoy. This man not only has an incredible talent, but an enviable memory. This is certainly up there with the very best!!!
Great interview... it can't be overstated how important a role this man has played in entertainment. People who don't even like his movies have undoubtedly enjoyed something that was directly influenced by his work..
Conan really seems like he's in his element here. Funny cause he is so goofy in his talk show; he mellows out into this cool alter ego and shows his intelligence, wit and appreciation for comedians like Mel Brooks and comedy itself.
At the end of this incredible interview I could not believe it was almost 180 minutes long it seemed like 20 minutes time went by so fast mr. Brooks is an incredible storyteller and his wit Candor and charm is amazing and the chemistry between him and Conan is incredible and Conan really is a great interviewer he always makes people feel very comfortable with him this was just so awesome!
There's just something in the way he says "There was a place on Coney Island" that forces you to listen in silence. "The Producers" is my favourite film ever.
Love you Mr. Brooks, you made my dear father, who has passed away, and I laugh for decades. Now my 9 year old is laughing with me. Thank you for sharing your humor with the world.
Conan This interview with Mr. Brooks was the best. The long form format is such a rewarding experience for us and for you I’m sure. The stories of the old days in the business give us a perspective that is pure gold. Thanks again for all you do.
When I first started watching these "Serious Jibber-Jabber" shows, I knew Conan would eventually go to long form. He loves it. I'm so happy Conan, Sona, and Matt have been doing Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
This came up on auto play, I really didn't want to spend almost an hour and a half watching a video, but I was so entranced I had to watch the whole thing
I think I've watched the director's commentary on Blazing Saddles almost as much as the actual film. His stories about Madeline Kahn and Richard Pryor are awesome.
I happened on this interview. Wow. Conan, you brought out stories from Mel that are in one word Treasures. Awesome. Mel is the core genius of our comedy history. Seriously wow! Thank you.
The 80 minutes went by so fast it was a crime...somebody stole the damn clock! Truly one of the best interviews I've ever seen and it was so enjoyable learning about Mel's youth and everything he went through. It was just so funny even the serious stuff he managed to look at the humorous side of life you actually learn something by listening to him and laugh at the same time which is rare in today's world and Conan I believe was the perfect person to interview him. Conan has an incredible depth of knowledge which even impressed Mr. Brooks, and the reverence he holds him in really came through here just such a super super interview and they also have great chemistry and admiration for each other.
1:02:22 Watch for Conan's expression before the camera cut. 1:02:36 They cut before Mel gets his hand up, and you hear a couple sniffs. 1:02:42 Conan's micro-expression says a lot.
My dad worked at Horn & Hardart.......until 1948 when he enlisted in the marines. Told me about eating the scraps that the cooks would slide into a pile for him and his buddy. They were workers so got that appreciation.
I grew up watching Mel Brooks films. Thank you so much for not cutting this! It's so nice to see the whole story and hearing his stories. And I love listening to Conan contrasting his own comedy style with what he perceives in Mel's. Just wonderful. :)
After all these years, he's still sharp. I hope he gets to do some kind of project before he passes on. Something original too. He might be old but damn, he's got it together.
what a great interview!! This makes me want to watch all of Coco's interviews. The war stories are great!! How he gets Mel to casually talk about his life and career. Just great!!
“You are relentless.” Thank for for this Mel. Since I was a child and still to this day I’ve used the wonderful films you’ve created to see me through every single hard time of my life. Right now this is the hardest place I’ve ever been, and despite my entire world crumbling down around me, I’ve still got a reason to smile. Thank you for every time you’ve tried to share laughter to make the world a little bit better, and make another Jew a little richer 😂 You’re simply the best my friend. Thanks for everything.
One word that is seldom used to describe Mel Brooks is "gentleman", but BOY, is he EVER! He always seems like a guy you could walk up to an be greeted as a friend. A CRAZY friend, but a good buddy, nevertheless. He is a national treasure.
I just watched a "documentary" with him a week ago, either on Hulu or Netflix. Dated 2019 I think. Mel had driven his car to a local supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner later with his interviewer and Carl Reiner. The interviewer accompanied him of course. Some lady came up to Mel and interrupted everything and just did what we'd all do, probably - and thanked him profusely for all the fun. He wasn't pissed, or short, or impatient - he accepted her gratitude graciously, and even though that's happened countless thousands of times to him, I'm sure, you could tell he still was genuinely glad to be appreciated for what he's given us. The lady finally saundered off and Mel got back to his shopping... Aside from everything else I thought it particularly great that he's still driving his own car and hitting the supermarket - at 93.
My god, this is phenomenal. I'm ashamed that it's taken me this long to discover this interview. Mel Brooks is one of my idols, and Conan did such a great job with the interview. He refrained from interruptions and was so respectful to Mel.
been watching mel brooks movies since i was a little girl. I'm so grateful my dad let my siblings and me watch his stuff. I even bought the blu ray set! Before I die, I'd love to meet him
A fantastic interview; I only wish it were another hour or two longer! I always tell people I was named after Mel Brooks; if they don't know who he is, I tell them I'm offended.
KUDOS CONAN..Definitely top 4 late nighters. I truly hope you are recognized as one of the greatest late nighters. Considering history, the road was paved for you by the Carson, the Letterman's, & so on. But, You went a head and created a few detours just for fun. You're the greatest imo.
Honestly, never been a big Conan fan but he was just superb in this setting. Intelligent questions, obviously had done his homework and unlike soooo many others, knows when to shut the hell up and let his guest talk. Outstanding!
That was probably the best interview I have ever witnessed. Hearing the life and times of Mel Brooks was amazing. Conan asked all the right questions and knew what an automat was. Incredible stuff. You have to be a fool to miss this.
This interview is fabulous for those of us out here interested in the process and the background involved in the entertainment business. It's so full of information and stories I can relate to. I'm glad this was the first one I picked to watch and I look forward to catching up with the others. I was born in 1970 and find it tough to use a Catskills reference successfully these days. Hearing one in the first 20 minutes here was a real pleasure.
I went on a business vacation from SF to Napa, CA. All of the staff on the bus to wine country were white or Asian. We had a tremendously nice black gentleman as our bus driver, but we didn't know that immediately. The "In-bus movie" was Blazing Saddles and everyone was laughing until the first N-word. Then the bus went silent. In the stillness the wonderful bus driver said "What? That was funny!" and everyone erupted in laughter.
Hearing Mel tell the story of getting his first big laugh is amazing and inspiring. Only Conan can bring us this level of legendary insight into entertainment history.
After I clicked and saw the running time I thought Oh no! I'm not prepared for this long of a video, but now that it's over I have the same sentiment as Conan. This is one of the all time best conversations!
Originally, when I noticed this video would be longer than an hour, I considered closing it. Now, having watched the full video, I wish it was even longer. Absolutely loved this interview.
I will always remember when I first watched History of the World Part 1. I was a strange child who actually loved history class, and was flipping through that old Comcast On Demand menu and loved watching history channel documentaries. I saw that movie and didn't read the description but assumed it was actually a real historical documentary. I figured out pretty quickly that it wasn't but just laughed hysterically the entire film. I remember being sorely dissapointed that there was no part 2.
I've loved Mel Brooks' movies since I was a kid (I'm 40 years old now). They've aged well with me. My son's name is also Melvin, but that was a more a coincidence. We didn't think about it, but when I remembered the connection, I was happy about it. This interview was a real joy to watch!
At the end of this incredible interview I could not believe it was almost 180 minutes long it seemed like 20 minutes time went by so fast mr. Brooks is an incredible storyteller and his wit Candor and charm is amazing and the chemistry between him and Conan is incredible and Conan really is a great interviewer he always makes people feel very comfortable with him this was just so awesome!
Props to Conan. He is always generous toward his guests. He pays attention to the dynamic that suits his guest and just plays the straight man if necessary. He makes it look simple, but he's first-class. Great interview.
Enjoyed this visit with Mel Brooks immensely. So many of the great, talented writers & performers that I grew up enjoying are gone now. Sid Caesar, Neil Simon, Alan Arkin, Larry Gelbart, Alan King, Jack Benny, and my absolute favorite; Carl Reiner. Conan, you were the perfect person to interview this national treasure; THE ONE & ONLY, Mr. Mel Brooks.👏
Thank You for sharing. Incredible joint interview, I’m so impressed with the mutual grace and ease displayed between the two of you. A lot of genuine love and respect flowing there. Mel Brooks has always been a national treasure in my eyes, and Conan O’Brien seems to have truly found his rightful seat at the table with this series. Would like to add that Mr. O’Brien has always brought to mind the artistry of Steve Allen, the early television host and comedy genius, being able to calmly guide a conversation interview, keeping it fresh and interesting is no easy matter. Congratulations on this series, the ‘comfort zone ‘ seems just right.
I loved this so much, just find it now... a great gift for all of us fans of both of you guys. You made my day. Thanks a lot from Argentina, where dear master Mel has a huge fan base!
This is so wonderful! I laughed out loud. I have fond memories of watching his films with my father. Who would have tears streaming down his face. Bravo Conan! Bravo Mr. Brooks
This is one of the best things Conan has ever done.OK, maybe I'm a little drunk, but I broke into tears multiple times during this interview. I also laughed so hard that I had to cover my mouth with a pillow. I imagine trying to do this interview, and I would have completely crumbled. This video is a piece of God damned history. It is one of the best things I've ever watched in my life.
I always thought this is exactly what Conan needed to do on his Tonight Show. Carson could do this; Leno couldn't, and it's what the show needed again. But Conan went full goofball instead.
That’s a good observation, I actually remember sort of noticing that at the time with Conan when he moved up to the top spot to Leno’s place, that Conan wasn’t what he used to be on his old show and that hadn’t evolved into something better or perhaps say more authentic like he’s able to do here or on his podcast. Instead he was kinda trying to be the mainstream guy more like what he thought that was supposed to be (based on Carson, Letterman, Leno) and it wasn’t the same. I can see why it didn’t work out honestly, not that I thought Leno was better obviously, but it wasn’t quite what I’d hoped it be. But of course he should’ve been given more time and either way Leno’s hanging around in the corners and everything else was not cool and quite shady, but anyway.
I appreciate the fact that this interview will live online forever and future generations will be able to listen to Mel Brooks speak so openly and honestly about the entirety of his professional career.
Thank you Conan, for letting Mel speak without interruption. You have a very respectful interview style. Very entertaining. Great history.
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Both Conan & Brooks are extremely intelligent.
@@shadfourfuck you im on day 4
I had no idea Mel Brooks is a dumb Jew (for thinking gentiles are inferior)
I think the reason was the very first thing Conan actually did was cut him off 😂😂 was very mindful though out the rest of
The expression on Conan's face is one of awe, the awe of a small child in the presence of his hero.
I have watched this 20 times. Please, if at all possible, have Mr. Mel Brooks on your podcast. I love you both.
Just sat poolside smoking weed with my 74 yr old father (Vietnam vet), laughing extremely hard watching this whole thing with minimal pee breaks. Thank you to you both for getting together to do such a fantastic interview.
I love how conan lets him talk without interrupting with questions that allow mel to just talk about his journey in life but the way his face lights up just that little bit about 3/4 of the way thru the interview when hes noticing that mel is starting to get him to go bit for bit a little which Conan has admitted to is his favorite thing to do is great. Dream come true for him this is.
Outstanding interview thanks Conan and team.
This was an hour really well spent. Thank you Conan for giving us a chance to see Mel in such a chill setting.
What makes this seem like an hour well spent was the two hours spent watching it,
Mel's memories are so vivid and he's a wonderful storyteller.
Yes he is. He should try directing.
@@lynnturman8157 or screenwriting..
How could there possibly be a better guest than Mel
@@absentiabenertia5204 I think this guy could have a future in film making, if he would dedicate himself to it.
So much comedic talent in the comment section. Such a waste.
The world needs people like Mel …. a dying breed … unfortunately ❤️
I always come back to this video whenever I have to do lesson plans and just want to listen to something good in the background. I love these two.
I only intended on watching a few minutes of this. Couldn't stop until the end. Great great stuff. There's not much better than listening a true artist talk about their craft. Love Mel Brooks.
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Mel Brooks has such a prodigious memory! And truly intellectual. What a great oral history. Tip o' the hat to Conan.
Thankfully Mel Brooks is still with us as I write this. He was 87 when this was recorded and he seems 40 years younger at least. His memory and his life stories are a marvel to behold and celebrate. Conan's Serious Jibber-Jabber series is always good, but this is one of the greats. Not only for the legendary guest, but for how Conan came prepared and so sensitively handled the interview. This was such a great treat and an event where everyone, the guest, the host and the audience all walk away better. Bravo!
Mel's memory is most definitely exceptional. Even as a 14 year-old-boy he knew all of the words to a play he wasn't even in, and then later he just remembers everything, including the details of meals. Astonishing.
He's on cocaine.
We all have to realize he has been telling this entertaining stories going on 80 years.🥰🥰
Thanks Team Coco for making this happen. It's great to see Conan interact with one of his childhood heroes
I was 5 when I saw "Blazing Saddles" for the first time. I didn't remember much of it, but I was surprised when I saw the klansmen in Fried Green Tomatoes. Their robes were wrong, because they were missing "Have a Nice Day."
I was 6 when I watched Spaceballs for the first time. Both movies were watched in my living room and they were part of some family movie night.
I was 10 when I watched "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." I was in a hotel room in North Carolina attending a family reunion.
I was 12 when I watched "Young Frankenstein." I was home from school, sick, and I felt like I was going to laugh until I died.
I can't tell you what I did last week.
That's the power of Mel Brooks.
That was a beautiful homage.
There was a VHS copy of Spaceballs at my grandparents' house that I watched endlessly as little kid during the long summer days I spent there while they were keeping until my parents got off work. So many times that I memorized every line of that movie. Also had Monty Python's Holy Grail and I similarly committed that one to memory as well :-)
Short term vs long term
You are absolutely right! I remember the exact setting of where I was when I watched Mel's movies for the first time. Thank God my father has such a great taste in comedy or else I would have never discovered Mel Brooks or the Marx brothers. They don't make em like they used to.
"You've said.. profoundly, without realizing - because you're not that smart..."
Lol! Mel is hilarious without even trying. 19:44.
1:02:22 Watch for Conan's expression before the camera cut.
1:02:36 They cut before Mel gets his hand up, and you hear a couple sniffs.
1:02:42 Conan's micro-expression says a lot.
Conan is a class act, intelligent and can think on the fly. A lot of people would have kept pushing.
@@Despond agree mell got shook up and he moved to another topic
The little twinge of Conan's eyebrow killed me, you can feel the atmosphere in the moment just by knowing what he saw
One of the finest interviews I've ever seen on the internet. Conan is a great host, he has the perfect questions and his demeanor puts his guest into the comfort zone. Mel is a true legend and so enjoyable, he had me laughing over and over again. I was looking for election news and found the best hour on the internet. Lets do it again, real soon.
This is one of the best interviews I've watched/listened to ever. Period. Absolutely fantastic discussion, great vibe, great chemistry. Could listen all day long. Conan is a great host and Mel Brooks has just all the coolest stories. LOVE it. Thanks for doing these! Watched every episode of Serious Jibber-Jabber. Can't wait for the next installment.
Just stumbled onto the Jibber-Jabber but I'm definitely hooked...
Had me laughing from the start:
Conan: "This is a dream for me"
Mel: "Wake up!"
Just the best! Conan you are great in this interview! Such a gem of an interview with Mel Brooks!
@@dodilove1 I can't agree more. Conan has always been such a genuine and self-effacing guy, but he truly is very intelligent and perceptive in his interviews. He seems to have slipped away from the top stage, less due to his own failing than the whims of a network hierarchy and a dumbed down audience. I have missed seeing more and more as his shows went to 30 minutes, now only streaming. Listening to Mel Brooks here was also the most enjoyable time I've ever seen him and I can't help but think Conan was a big factor...Another top notch interviewer who's stepped back from prominence is Bob Costas. Both of them brought ample smarts, sincerity and preparation to their interviews...
Some people just can't not be funny
Yes. And then Conan misunderstood it and told Brooks to wake up.
I was in WW 2!
So was I, didn’t see you there.
Classic Mel Brooks, funniest man ever. Still sharp as a tack in his 90’s
This was inspiring, This man is one of the greats and has that quick wit, strong intelligence that you just don't see anymore and at his age, he's as snappy as ever. It's as if he's not even aging. Please God, let this man live forever, world needs more like him.
Don't know what to add that many, many haven't said about this cinematic genius.
For as old as he is to have a memory like an encyclopedia is just phenominal.
Mel yer one of a kind.
Best interview I've seen in a LOOOONG time, and I'm addicted to interviews/talk shows.
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ObscureArts80 Look for the interview with Mel and Dick Cavett, Mr Claw.
Conan is pretty great when he speaks seriously. Check out the Ken Burns and Simpsons interviews.
I AM IRONCLAW! I've been powering thru Craig ferguson episodes
What an amazing man Mel Brooks is. I'll never leave it this long again to check out who is behind the entertainment that I enjoy. This man not only has an incredible talent, but an enviable memory. This is certainly up there with the very best!!!
Great interview... it can't be overstated how important a role this man has played in entertainment. People who don't even like his movies have undoubtedly enjoyed something that was directly influenced by his work..
Not my mom
Mel Brooks interviews are the best because he has met everyone in show business from the past and present and has so many great stories!
wow...this was incredible..Mel Brooks is an amazing human being and great job to Conan, what a great interview.
Conan really seems like he's in his element here. Funny cause he is so goofy in his talk show; he mellows out into this cool alter ego and shows his intelligence, wit and appreciation for comedians like Mel Brooks and comedy itself.
At the end of this incredible interview I could not believe it was almost 180 minutes long it seemed like 20 minutes time went by so fast mr. Brooks is an incredible storyteller and his wit Candor and charm is amazing and the chemistry between him and Conan is incredible and Conan really is a great interviewer he always makes people feel very comfortable with him this was just so awesome!
Is this basically the first episode of his podcast??
There's just something in the way he says "There was a place on Coney Island" that forces you to listen in silence.
"The Producers" is my favourite film ever.
Love you Mr. Brooks, you made my dear father, who has passed away, and I laugh for decades. Now my 9 year old is laughing with me. Thank you for sharing your humor with the world.
Conan
This interview with Mr. Brooks was the best. The long form format is such a rewarding experience for us and for you I’m sure. The stories of the old days in the business give us a perspective that is pure gold.
Thanks again for all you do.
Thank you very much Team Coco for this interview. Mel Brooks makes my most favorite movies in the world!!
When I first started watching these "Serious Jibber-Jabber" shows, I knew Conan would eventually go to long form. He loves it. I'm so happy Conan, Sona, and Matt have been doing Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
This came up on auto play, I really didn't want to spend almost an hour and a half watching a video, but I was so entranced I had to watch the whole thing
I think I can honestly listen to Mel Brooks talk about anything forever.
Patrick Farrell He just has one of those voices man.
There’s a humbleness and the perfect amount of cockiness.
I think I've watched the director's commentary on Blazing Saddles almost as much as the actual film. His stories about Madeline Kahn and Richard Pryor are awesome.
Brilliance is as brilliance does. Sorry for the cliche
i would pay good money to spend a day with mel brooks, he could ramble off a recipe for cookies and i would hang on every single word.
I happened on this interview. Wow. Conan, you brought out stories from Mel that are in one word Treasures. Awesome. Mel is the core genius of our comedy history. Seriously wow! Thank you.
Mel's memory is astounding. The details from 50 years ago are simply amazing.
The 80 minutes went by so fast it was a crime...somebody stole the damn clock! Truly one of the best interviews I've ever seen and it was so enjoyable learning about Mel's youth and everything he went through. It was just so funny even the serious stuff he managed to look at the humorous side of life you actually learn something by listening to him and laugh at the same time which is rare in today's world and Conan I believe was the perfect person to interview him. Conan has an incredible depth of knowledge which even impressed Mr. Brooks, and the reverence he holds him in really came through here just such a super super interview and they also have great chemistry and admiration for each other.
Conan, wonderful job. You asked all the right questions and Mel just hit them out of the park. Mel and Carl both -- what treasures.
conan should return to this, he would become even better at simply by doing it more. Interviewing people is an incredible artform
elchasai Now that Charlie Rose has been booted....this is much better.
Hes got a podcast now!!!
He’s got a podcast but I wish it was 2 hrs long like this one
1:02:22 Watch for Conan's expression before the camera cut.
1:02:36 They cut before Mel gets his hand up, and you hear a couple sniffs.
1:02:42 Conan's micro-expression says a lot.
@@amandatan9092 I think you got your timestamps wrong.
I'm so glad it was still here for me to enjoy. Thank you to everyone concerned!
Just glorious to listen to these legends.
Mel made me laugh and smile when I was a kid and even now he just kills me with laughter. Appreciate the upload a lot. .Thank you.
My dad worked at Horn & Hardart.......until 1948 when he enlisted in the marines. Told me about eating the scraps that the cooks would slide into a pile for him and his buddy. They were workers so got that appreciation.
Mel's detailed memory for names & places is astounding!
thats old school Hollywood for ya.
He is so honest, funny, and smart. And he is something that nobody else can ever be. He is so Mel Brooks!
I grew up watching Mel Brooks films. Thank you so much for not cutting this! It's so nice to see the whole story and hearing his stories. And I love listening to Conan contrasting his own comedy style with what he perceives in Mel's. Just wonderful. :)
HARRUMPH!
John Bong Joey dude, your name XD and is your avatar from Killer Clowns From Outer Space?
-HOW YOU DARE? WHERE'S MEL BROOKS?
-I'm here
-I WAS IN WW2?
-I was in WW2, I didn't see you there
Marcelo Kuroi LOL
Absolute gold
After all these years, he's still sharp. I hope he gets to do some kind of project before he passes on. Something original too. He might be old but damn, he's got it together.
Lance Goodthrust he was executive producer on the movie year one Which was hilarious
And it's the most offensive movie ever
I LOVE offensive movies. It mean they're doing it right!
Mel Brooks is just an amazing human being. Thank you Conan for doing this- this interview was really awesome.
what a great interview!! This makes me want to watch all of Coco's interviews. The war stories are great!! How he gets Mel to casually talk about his life and career. Just great!!
This is one of my favorites interviews in the internet. I come back to it frequently.
“You are relentless.” Thank for for this Mel. Since I was a child and still to this day I’ve used the wonderful films you’ve created to see me through every single hard time of my life. Right now this is the hardest place I’ve ever been, and despite my entire world crumbling down around me, I’ve still got a reason to smile. Thank you for every time you’ve tried to share laughter to make the world a little bit better, and make another Jew a little richer 😂 You’re simply the best my friend. Thanks for everything.
One word that is seldom used to describe Mel Brooks is "gentleman", but BOY, is he EVER! He always seems like a guy you could walk up to an be greeted as a friend. A CRAZY friend, but a good buddy, nevertheless. He is a national treasure.
I just watched a "documentary" with him a week ago, either on Hulu or Netflix. Dated 2019 I think. Mel had driven his car to a local supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner later with his interviewer and Carl Reiner. The interviewer accompanied him of course.
Some lady came up to Mel and interrupted everything and just did what we'd all do, probably - and thanked him profusely for all the fun. He wasn't pissed, or short, or impatient - he accepted her gratitude graciously, and even though that's happened countless thousands of times to him, I'm sure, you could tell he still was genuinely glad to be appreciated for what he's given us. The lady finally saundered off and Mel got back to his shopping...
Aside from everything else I thought it particularly great that he's still driving his own car and hitting the supermarket - at 93.
My god, this is phenomenal. I'm ashamed that it's taken me this long to discover this interview. Mel Brooks is one of my idols, and Conan did such a great job with the interview. He refrained from interruptions and was so respectful to Mel.
been watching mel brooks movies since i was a little girl. I'm so grateful my dad let my siblings and me watch his stuff. I even bought the blu ray set!
Before I die, I'd love to meet him
A fantastic interview; I only wish it were another hour or two longer! I always tell people I was named after Mel Brooks; if they don't know who he is, I tell them I'm offended.
that was one of the best interviews i've ever seen. period.
Conan O'Brien is a great interviewer such a intellectual, Mel Brooks still funny as ever
I am so pleased that I found this interview!!!!! Both Mel and Conan were brilliant!
Thank you,
Rick
KUDOS CONAN..Definitely top 4 late nighters. I truly hope you are recognized as one of the greatest late nighters. Considering history, the road was paved for you by the Carson, the Letterman's, & so on. But, You went a head and created a few detours just for fun. You're the greatest imo.
Get a room you two.
Wow, that was the quickest hour and twenty minutes I've ever lived through. What a great interview with the real king of comedy--Mel Brooks!
Great interview. Loved both of you, Conan and Mel.
Honestly, never been a big Conan fan but he was just superb in this setting. Intelligent questions, obviously had done his homework and unlike soooo many others, knows when to shut the hell up and let his guest talk. Outstanding!
That was probably the best interview I have ever witnessed. Hearing the life and times of Mel Brooks was amazing. Conan asked all the right questions and knew what an automat was. Incredible stuff. You have to be a fool to miss this.
I didn't know Conan was doing this. It's pretty cool, similar to inside the actors studio.
I like it better because it's between peers, instead of an academician.
Mel Brooks. One of a kind. Thank you Melvin for all the laughter you have brought to the World in your lifetime.
This interview is fabulous for those of us out here interested in the process and the background involved in the entertainment business. It's so full of information and stories I can relate to. I'm glad this was the first one I picked to watch and I look forward to catching up with the others.
I was born in 1970 and find it tough to use a Catskills reference successfully these days. Hearing one in the first 20 minutes here was a real pleasure.
awesome awesome interview. only conan could have done it like this, with all this love.
mel brooks, you are the best!
Thank you very much Conan. Your knowledge of his work makes the interview a rare gem.
This was the best thing I've seen on the net in a long time.
OK we need WAAYYY more of this! Seriously. Interviewing is a subtle art. Conan needs to take over for Terry Gross when she retires.
I went on a business vacation from SF to Napa, CA. All of the staff on the bus to wine country were white or Asian. We had a tremendously nice black gentleman as our bus driver, but we didn't know that immediately. The "In-bus movie" was Blazing Saddles and everyone was laughing until the first N-word. Then the bus went silent. In the stillness the wonderful bus driver said "What? That was funny!" and everyone erupted in laughter.
Thank-you so much for this. He's such a beautiful genius. I got teary more than once.
I really enjoy watching 2 famous people I like, enjoying talking to each other casually.
So glad I ended up finding and watching this video, absolutely loved it.
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I feel the same way. That same thought hit me about 45 minutes ago. Genuine respect and appreciation
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Me too lol... Yt tried to make me watch it half a dozen times.
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Hearing Mel tell the story of getting his first big laugh is amazing and inspiring. Only Conan can bring us this level of legendary insight into entertainment history.
10yrs later I’m just seeing this for the first time. Such a great interview!
I love this interview with Mel Brooks. Fabulous chemistry with Conan., and I think it's safe to say this is the best such interview., ever!
After I clicked and saw the running time I thought Oh no! I'm not prepared for this long of a video, but now that it's over I have the same sentiment as Conan. This is one of the all time best conversations!
two of the greatest comedians of their generations in one room, amazing!!
God, I love that man. Could never get tired of listening to Mel Brooks.
Well done, Conan! This was a great interview. You can never have too much Mel Brooks.
Originally, when I noticed this video would be longer than an hour, I considered closing it. Now, having watched the full video, I wish it was even longer. Absolutely loved this interview.
I will always remember when I first watched History of the World Part 1. I was a strange child who actually loved history class, and was flipping through that old Comcast On Demand menu and loved watching history channel documentaries. I saw that movie and didn't read the description but assumed it was actually a real historical documentary. I figured out pretty quickly that it wasn't but just laughed hysterically the entire film. I remember being sorely dissapointed that there was no part 2.
I've loved Mel Brooks' movies since I was a kid (I'm 40 years old now). They've aged well with me. My son's name is also Melvin, but that was a more a coincidence. We didn't think about it, but when I remembered the connection, I was happy about it.
This interview was a real joy to watch!
Great intimate interview. Amazing talent! I just read Mel Brooks’ biography 👍
This is the best interview I have seen in over 15 years at least. AMAZING storyteller!
At the end of this incredible interview I could not believe it was almost 180 minutes long it seemed like 20 minutes time went by so fast mr. Brooks is an incredible storyteller and his wit Candor and charm is amazing and the chemistry between him and Conan is incredible and Conan really is a great interviewer he always makes people feel very comfortable with him this was just so awesome!
Props to Conan. He is always generous toward his guests. He pays attention to the dynamic that suits his guest and just plays the straight man if necessary. He makes it look simple, but he's first-class. Great interview.
Enjoyed this visit with Mel Brooks immensely. So many of the great, talented writers & performers that I grew up enjoying are gone now. Sid Caesar, Neil Simon, Alan Arkin, Larry Gelbart, Alan King, Jack Benny, and my absolute favorite; Carl Reiner. Conan, you were the perfect person to interview this national treasure; THE ONE & ONLY, Mr. Mel Brooks.👏
This was an amazing interview! I could listen to Mel talk about his life for hours. He truly is a living legend of comedy.
Thank You for sharing. Incredible joint interview, I’m so impressed with the mutual grace and ease displayed between the two of you. A lot of genuine love and respect flowing there. Mel Brooks has always been a national treasure in my eyes, and Conan O’Brien seems to have truly found his rightful seat at the table with this series. Would like to add that Mr. O’Brien has always brought to mind the artistry of Steve Allen, the early television host and comedy genius, being able to calmly guide a conversation interview, keeping it fresh and interesting is no easy matter. Congratulations on this series, the ‘comfort zone ‘ seems just right.
Loved this. Mel Brooks has been a huge part of my life. A very good, insightful interview. Learned a lot I didn't know. Thanks Conan for sharing!
I loved this so much, just find it now... a great gift for all of us fans of both of you guys. You made my day. Thanks a lot from Argentina, where dear master Mel has a huge fan base!
I am so grateful that my life has been graced with Mel Brooks.
This is so wonderful! I laughed out loud. I have fond memories of watching his films with my father. Who would have tears streaming down his face. Bravo Conan! Bravo Mr. Brooks
This is one of the best things Conan has ever done.OK, maybe I'm a little drunk, but I broke into tears multiple times during this interview. I also laughed so hard that I had to cover my mouth with a pillow. I imagine trying to do this interview, and I would have completely crumbled. This video is a piece of God damned history. It is one of the best things I've ever watched in my life.
This was the best interview I’ve seen Conan do because he’s not “on” acting like an idiot - he’s a smart well educated guy and you get to see it here.
Another great one is with the Simpsons cast. Theyre all friends so its very genuine.
Only other one where he is also just himself.
I always thought this is exactly what Conan needed to do on his Tonight Show. Carson could do this; Leno couldn't, and it's what the show needed again. But Conan went full goofball instead.
That’s a good observation, I actually remember sort of noticing that at the time with Conan when he moved up to the top spot to Leno’s place, that Conan wasn’t what he used to be on his old show and that hadn’t evolved into something better or perhaps say more authentic like he’s able to do here or on his podcast. Instead he was kinda trying to be the mainstream guy more like what he thought that was supposed to be (based on Carson, Letterman, Leno) and it wasn’t the same. I can see why it didn’t work out honestly, not that I thought Leno was better obviously, but it wasn’t quite what I’d hoped it be. But of course he should’ve been given more time and either way Leno’s hanging around in the corners and everything else was not cool and quite shady, but anyway.
I appreciate the fact that this interview will live online forever and future generations will be able to listen to Mel Brooks speak so openly and honestly about the entirety of his professional career.