Mel Brooks looks so touched by the last song, it's so sweet. He is a creative genius.

To see Carl Reiner on stage honoring Mel Brooks is so bittersweet, they were friends for so long and would have dinner together on TV trays and watch Jeopardy once a week for years! When Mr Reiner died, for a year after Mel would still go to his house and just sit in the living room like they had always done. We should all be blessed with a friend like that!

I loved that Mr. Mel Brooks mouthed lyrics

That Matthew Broderick tribute brought me to tears.

Imagine performing "Springtime for Hitler" for not only Mel Brooks, but the President of the United States

Harry Connick Jr needs to do a polished version of High Anxiety~it could easily be a standard. Brooks is so multifaceted, his talent is absolutely boundless

It’s so good to see Mel Brooks receiving the praise and recognition that he deserves. He is a national treasure along with being one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. ❤

The song from “The Producers” sung by Broderick was perfect. To take the lyrics that Brooks wrote and sing them back to him in perfect reverence was a highlight of a glorious tribute.

I watch this multiple times a year. Still watching it in 2023

A standing Ovation from the President of the United States. It doesn't get much better than that.

To see him sitting up their and singing along with a massive smile on his face just makes this that much better. What a legend.

As a 62 year old, I have never known time without Mel Brooks first making the adults around me laugh, and then sharing the laughs with my brother as we went repeatedly to watch every movie of his over the years. Simply one of the most impactful humans in my life . . . . Ever. Thank YOU, Mr. Brooks ❤️😂

R I P Cloris, Gene, Marty, Dom, Zero, Kenneth, Harvey, Slim, Cleavon, Madeline, Dick, and all the others who made us laugh in movies written and directed by Mel Brooks

Mel is a national treasure. No one can place his brand of humor. Thank heavens I grew up with his films. Thank you for everything, Mel

"There will never be another one like him." Truth has never been more clearly stated.

I damn well hope Mel never dies. What joy and laughter he's given us. Unique and unrepeatable.

Yeah. When the President and First Lady give you a standing ovation, you know you've made it

I’m not sure anyone has ever enjoyed their Kennedy Centre Honour more than Mel Brooks has - and with very good cause - what a cracking showcase of a brilliant career

Mel Brooks is irreplaceable. Remarkable talent!

How does this only have 470K views? Unacceptable.

I’ve listened to High Anxiety before every exam I’ve taken in law school. I’m in my last year now, and something tells me I’ll be reprising the song before trials in the future. Thanks Mel for the laugh I needed before a stressful event, it made a difference.

It’s when mel starts singing along at 3:23 that made me smile!!

I am bawling my eyes out in early April 2023 at this, even after the umpteenth watch since 2009. How many other medleys do you see the ENTIRE , FULL COMPLEMENT OF PERFORMERS on stage, ON STAGE, break out in spontaneous, seriously ovational APPLAUSE for the man who gave them "life"? We all owe so much of our cultural humanity, our inner life, to Mr Kaminsky. I too belong in that audience, because I am inwardly just like them. And I will always love you, Mel, until the day I die.

Anyone that can make us laugh at Hitler in a musical is a genius

the love for Mr. Brooks is palpable. I feel it too. I seriously love him.

I'm a few years too late but I want to add that in a twist that is nothing less than poetic. Mell Brooks wrote his own tribute over a number of decades because no one else would ever be better at it.

This tribute brought a tear to my eye...brings back GREAT childhood memories..thanks Mel!

I'm tearing up watching one of my heroes being honored like the legend he deserves to be

Thank you Mel Brooks for a lifetime of humor

A well-deserved, touching tribute to Mel Brooks. Not only is he a comic genius, but he wrote some great musicals too. The producers was one of my favourites, so funny, so clever, brilliant.😂

Frank Langela giving it all ala old school. Amazing.

Mel has helped a lot of us to get through difficult moments. He stuffed us with audacious, uplifting humor until we had to admit that life is pretty good, after all, especially with Mel Brooks in it. ❤❤❤❤

Mel is a all around guy in showbiz. Funny scenes and a humorous brush of world history and different takes on frictional stories.

I love this so much - I have to watch it every few months. Thank God for Mel Brooks.

9:39 "...there will never ever be another one like him" That is so true. There will never ever be another one like Mel Brooks!!

This whole thing is glorious - and Mel and the Prez so enjoyed the whole thing

That honor was way over due, he certainly deserves so much more from all of us. HE THE GREATEST!

I love his big smile It’s great seeing another great comedian laughing..... Carol Burnette

Mel Brooks is a genius!

It was perfect to have Harry Connick sing "High Anxiety"! Haha

Oh my dear Mel Brooks. I was so incredibly sad when Anne Bancroft died in 2005, because both were absolute exceptional artists. Each on its own but together simply unbeatable. I love his ,,To be or Not to be" 😂😂😂 although I can almost speak the lyrics to the end, I have to watch it over and over again. His "Leslie Nielden-Dracula" or those: "CampTownLadies -- from the 'Wild Wild West' I really love these films. Not everyone likes 'Brooks humor' but they don't have to. I think getting the Medal of Arts from the first black president, even though Mel got the first black sheriff (with a wink) in 'The Wild Wild West', at least shows that Obaba likes his sense of humor. The tribute was wonderful , especially the end when everyone raises their hands '-horizontally-' and then turns them to '-vertically' at the top. Wonderful... and more than deserved..✨👯‍♂️👯👯👏👏👏🥰

This was such a great tribute to the legendary Mel Brooks! I've always been a big fan of his films! Everyone did such a great job putting this moving tribute together! Matthew Broderick's part of the tribute was amazing! His singing was impressive! 😎👍🎊🎉👏❤️😅

Mel Brooks is the greatest comedic writer, producer, and director of all time.

The world is going to be a sadder place when he passes away. Thank you Mel! :')

Still going strong at 96! Just came out with History of the World Part 2.

Gary Beach is a true master. GENIUOS.

Mel Brooks. The man with rapier whit (and mega talented spouse!), who could point out the po-faced orthodoxy with a laugh. Thank god we had him recognised, prized and loved for so long. We really need him these days. X

I'm crying from laughing at the audience when it got to Springtime for Hitler, they're just clamming up and looking at each other like "Holy shit, isn't this kinda offensive?" YESSSS, and it's hilarious. It's okay to laugh. Inquisition, WWII, laugh already! Brooks is classic!

The perfect tribute to a true genius.

I absolutely love it all! What great memories! I saw this when it first aired. It never gets old! Love Mel Brooks!

May he live to be 100!! This year I believe.

RIP Gary Beach

Watching history of the world part 2 has reminded me of my absolute adoration and love of this man!! ❤️❤️❤️ Had to come and look for anything featuring him

I love watching this. I mean, each of these songs and movies are classics, and how touched does Mel look at the end?? I'm also impressed how perfect the choice of singers were for each of those songs. Obviously Frank Langella sang the 12 Chairs song because he sang it in the movie, but I couldn't think of anyone more perfect to sing High Anxiety than Harry Connick Jr, or Richard Kind singing the Inquisition song. Just inspired choices.

This always makes me so emotive, what a masterpiece of a tribute to give someone... His characters turning the meaning of his song around to be a homage to him never fails to get me

7:40 I love how DeNiro, laughing, turns to Mel Brooks and is like “you really came up with this good crazy shit!?”

They should've changed a bit of the finale, saying, "He filled up our empty lives, filled it to the brim, etc." which is saying that Mel did this to all of us and we are better people because of him.

All american people out there. Be proud of yourself! You contribute with so much talent and happiness. And you choose such a charming president!

Am I the only one still waiting for History of the World Part 2?????

They cut out the part when Mel takes out his comb and uses it as a hitler mustache and gives the hell hitler salute. Everyone busted out laughing when he did that.

Mel Brooks is an unique GENIUS!

Oh Mel ❤ What gift,(gifts), you gave us all. Thank you dear man. 🙏🏽 L' Chaim

One of THE funniest parts is at around 7:45, and De Niro looks over at Mel like, "OMG, really?", because he's laughing that much......

So sad how prophetic the words “there will never ever be another one like him” truly are… modern society will never allow another mel brooks to arise, they’ll be cancelled in a matter of moments.

I remember when we used to actually celebrate arts with a sense of humor

What a 1-derful celebration for the multi talented Mr Mel Brooks, may he live to be a healthy 120, God Bless him !!!

Gaw damn you Harry Conick Jr. Bringing tears to my eyes, with your beautiful, lovely, singing voice. 🤧🥲

Mel brooks is a great director,blazing saddles,the best

That was just perfect!!!!

They overlooked one of my favorite films, "To Be, or Not to Be" where he gave Anne Bancroft most of the great lines. Mrs. Brooks also appeared in "Silent Movie", of course, but in the Polish film, she shone as the brightest star in Mel's firmament.

I have to watch this Every time it comes on.

Happy Birthday, Mel!

A truly wonderful and heartfelt tribute to one of the finest and funniest comedic geniuses.

Such an array of talent bringing to life the staggering panoply of Mel Brooks’ imagination

Whats this moisture coming from my eyes.... Great tribute!

That’s some audience. Eddie Vedder, Phillip Seymour Hoffman RIP, Alan Alda & Donald Sutherland. ⭐️

Grew up watching his movies.

An American treasure!

I WANT TO HUG MEL BROOKS!

Mel Brooks Created the background of my generation

A great tribute to a Hollywood legend.

I'm still cracking my mouth with the Jack Black belt hahahahahahaha!

The only Kennedy Center Honors show worth watching. Mel Brooks is the best! Although, Germans will never forget these jokes. I just know for whatever reason.

I love Harry Connivk Jnr too

Who would have thought this would be so relevant now

A pure genius and legend

Matthew Broderick did a great job!

I am cry Why? Greetings from Germany

Wonderful!🥰🤩

Oh Mel...God bless you!! We love you so!! 💚

What a fantastic tribute!!

About as star-studded as you can get!

So much talent. So good.

Happy Independence Day, happy July 4th, God Bless America friends, eternal gratitude gorgeous performers that made of our lives a better place, wish you pick up the best golden memories of all, fans love youuuuu guys 👍💪🌺🥳🍾✌️💋😂😅😆♥️🥂🍀🦋💐🙋🎂🤗👏💎🎂👏🤗👏🎂💎

He is a god of comedy who can make any one laugh

The only thing that could have made this better would be if Anne Bancroft could've been there.

Richard Kind is the MVP.

Fantastic tribute to Mel Brooks' comic genius and his creative Jewish sense of humor.

Mel singing along with Jack LOL

Me: *going about my day, minding my own business* My brains: *remembers the finale from this video* Me: 😭😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧😭😭😭😭❤️❤️ I can't even watch the Producers anymore without tearing up at that song. ❤️