The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection Of Unhinged Comedy
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- DirectorAlan JohnsonStarMel BrooksMel Brooks raps as Adolf Hitler reminiscing on his life.disc 1; 4.5min
- StarsMel BrooksDick CavettCarl ReinerFor four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the world scintillating conversation and sidesplitting humor. In 2010 they reunited on stage to share show business memories and hilarious stories for loyal fans and a new generation of viewers.disc 1; 56+min
- DirectorTed BessellStarsTracey UllmanDan CastellanetaJoseph Malonedisc 1; 10 min excerpt
- StarsJohnny CarsonEd McMahonDoc Severinsendisc 1; 13 min compilation of excerpts including '75, '76, '83, '91
- DirectorSteve HabermanStarsMel BrooksHarvey Korman12 Mel Brooks' films are discussed by the master himself.spread across all 5 discs
disc 1: The Producers (1967) and The Twelve Chairs (1970) (36min)
disc 2: Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974) (26min)
disc 3: Silent Movie (1976) and High Anxiety (1977) (23min)
disc 4: History of the World: Part I (1981), To Be or Not to Be (1983) and Spaceballs (1987) (21min)
disc 5: Life Stinks (1991), Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995). (32min) - DirectorConstantine NasrStarsMel BrooksSid CaesarCarl ReinerNew interviews with Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner, footage from the reunion of Caesar's Writers (1996), and sketches from Your Show of Shows (1950) and Caesar's Hour (1954).disc 2; seems to be created for this set
- StarsMorley SaferDarryl StrawberryReggie Jackson"Darryl Strawberry" looks at the former Baseball start who is struggling with addiction. "Mel Brooks on Broadway" talks to the comedian about the Broadway adaptation of one of his hit films. "Stolen Lives" talks to a woman who suffered at the hands of King Hassan of Morocco. "Andy Rooney" talks about images of Jesus.disc 2; 13 min segment
- DirectorErnest PintoffStarMel BrooksMel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations. He doesn't understand them, so he heckles with strange commentary, to the annoyance of those around him.disc 3
- DirectorAlan YentobStarsMel BrooksGene WilderSid Caesardisc 3; full 44min
- StarsDick CavettBobby RosengardenMel BrooksMel Brooks discusses his forthcoming film, The Twelve Chairs, and favors Cavett with what would best be described as an assortment of schtick - including a visit from the 2000 Year Old Man.disc 3; 16min
- StarsDick CavettRobert AltmanMel BrooksInterviews Mel Brooks, Frank Capra, Peter Bogdanovich, and Robert Altman.disc 3; 5min.
followed by commercials for Fritos (1) and the Bic Banana pen (6) - DirectorsMatthew BuzzellKel SymonsStarsSteve AllenWoody AllenMel BrooksA documentary that explores the origin and influence of "The 2000 Year Old Man," the classic comedy routine created by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner.disc 3; 44min
- DirectorAlan HandleyStarsDanny ThomasAndy GriffithMary Tyler Mooredisc 3; 3 appearances of the 2000 y.o. man: on old Jeopardy, a Colgate Comedy Hour, and this.
- StarsMilton BerleMel BrooksJerome CowanMilton's scheduled guests include comedienne/impressionist Florence Desmond, songwriter Cole Porter, singer Carlos Ramirez, actor Jerome Cowan, and vocalist Eileen Wilson.disc 4; 2.5 minute sketch
- DirectorAlasdair MacmillanStarsMel BrooksAnne BancroftRonny GrahamMel Brooks delivers an enjoyable hour of comic diversion with his lovely actress-wife Anne Bancroft, writer comedian Ronny Graham, and British Shakespearean actor Jonathan Pryce. Brooks Spontaneous humor, social commentaries and zany sketches leave the audience rolling in the aisles and will leave you wanting more of Mel!disc 4; 44min
- DirectorDavid TaylorStarsTerry WoganMel BrooksLesley CollierContaining one of the interviews that Terry has cited as a personal favourite: a chance to verbally joust with Mel Brooks. Also on the show is Larry Grayson, explaining his love of old movies.disc 4; 16min segment
- DirectorDavid SteinbergStarsPaul ReiserHelen HuntLeila KenzleJamie has a sonogram but does not want to know the baby's sex. Meanwhile, Paul's Uncle Phil thinks he is dying. Paul & Jamie say they will name the baby after him - until they find out Uncle Phil's real name.disc 4; 23min
- StarsJim BoydMorgan FreemanJudy GraubartA comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes.disc 4; 2+min sample
- DirectorDuccio TessariStarsPedro ArmendárizGiuliano GemmaAntonella LualdiAn evil king makes a bargain with a devil in order to get away with murdering his wife.disc 5; trailer only
- StarsMel BrooksDavid SteinbergGeorge Segaldisc 5; 28.5min: MB only
- DirectorHoward MorrisStarsDon AdamsBarbara FeldonMichael DunnMaxwell Smart must stop Mr. Big from blowing up the Statue of Liberty with his new inthermo ray. Max's team includes Agent K13 (Fang) and his new partner the beautiful Agent 99.disc 5; 25.5min (plus 11min 2012 intro).
Followed by his 23Apr2012 Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction (11min) - DirectorCoby RuskinStarsDick GautierDick Van PattenBernie KopellThe French Ambassador visits England to forge an alliance that will make Prince John so powerful that King Richard will never be able to reclaim his throne. Robin and his men infiltrate the palace to prevent this.disc 5; 26min
