Mel Brooks is a towering figure in the entertainment industry with legions of fans, but that doesn't mean that all his work ...

As well as generating some of the biggest laughs in the history of the silver screen, Brooks has also courted his fair share of controversy. Blazing Saddles was nearly buried by Warner Bros because ...

He paired with lifelong friend Carl Reiner to create genius works including The 2,000 Year Old Man, and Brooks co-created Get Smart, the spy spoof sitcom. But Mel Brooks, who recently turned 98 ...

When Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks stepped onstage for the first time to perform their now-legendary skit "The 2000 Year Old Man," they turned live comedy on its head with their irreverent ...

Comedy generates an immediate, undeniable audience response. If audiences are smiling and laughing, then there’s a good chance you made an effective funny movie. Thousands of comedy movies fall under ...

To date, 21 people have achieved the impressive feat of becoming an EGOT winner. In the history of Hollywood, just around two dozen people have achieved what is known as EGOT status. EGOT is an ...

Josh Gad had to educate Mel Brooks on the latest 'Star Wars' films while pitching his 'Spaceballs' sequel. Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM/Leon Bennett/Getty Images A long time ago in a galaxy ...

Mel Brooks, who helmed the classic “Star Wars” parody “Spaceballs,” has not returned to the franchise since his 1987 feature. And at a pitch meeting for the “Spaceballs” sequel ...

And it is truly in every way, shape or form a love letter to not only Spaceballs but to all things Mel Brooks. It is very much a sequel with a capital S, and we have a lot of surprises in store.