A Closer Look: 100 Years of Mel Brooks with Danny Fingeroth

Celebrate the extraordinary career and lasting legacy of comedy icon Mel Brooks as he marks his 100th birthday this year. Join acclaimed comics historian and writer Danny Fingeroth for an entertaining and insightful look at Brooks' remarkable journey. From Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs and The Producers, Brooks transformed American comedy and left an indelible mark on film, television, and theater. Explore how his uniquely Jewish perspective and fearless satire challenged prejudice, confronted antisemitism, and exposed the absurdity of intolerance—creating comedy that continues to entertain and inspire generations.