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A Bit of Brooks

Dan March 28, 2008 Showbiz

I’ve been working on a project for the past few months that has required me – once again – to interview one of the funniest men alive, Mr. Mel Brooks. It was a lengthy interview – it was supposed to run about 30 minutes long, but went for about 1.5 hours. I’ve pulled a few sound clips (MP3s) of interest though, which I think readers might find amusing. Enjoy!

  • Mel’s thoughts on Warner Bros. changing its name to Warner Communications back in the 1970s
  • Mel commending my brave sisters on living in Israel
  • Mel singing the main theme from Young Frankenstein
  • Mel thinks I’m smart
  • Mel talking about the Spaceballs Animated Series, and Yogurt – just plain yogurt!
  • Like last time, Mel yells at me for not seeing one of his favorite films – and makes a Producers joke at the same time!
  • I ask Mel what the Yiddish phrase in “King of Broadway” from The Producers musical means
  • Mel sings an old sketch he used to do, as well as his thoughts on showbiz
  • As he was taking off the microphone (hence the noise – apologies) Mel admits he wanted to see National Treasure: Book of Secrets!
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