5 Takeaways From the HBO Documentary ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!'
Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who's still sharp as ever.
www.nytimes.comHere’s a quick update on Mel Brooks, who is widely reported to be 99 years old as of 2025–2026.
If you’d like, I can pull a brief timeline of major works and milestones from his career, or summarize the key takeaways from the HBO documentary once you specify which aspects you’re most interested in.
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Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who's still sharp as ever.
www.nytimes.comAs a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like the director of such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
www.cbsnews.comMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man: With Kliph Nesteroff. Follows the life, career, friendships, and loves of legendary writer, director, producer, and performer Mel Brooks, chronicling his early experiences and rise to superstardom.
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www.usatoday.comMel Brooks joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!'
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