Mel Brooks Discusses His Incredible Film Parody SPACEBALLS | TCMFF 2024

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22 күн бұрын

The one and only Mel Brooks closes out the 2024 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival by speaking with Ben Mankiewicz about how he was able to bring parodies like "Spaceballs" to the big screen, his love for Star Wars, and a dinner with Alfred Hitchcock.
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@RyanHLee-nc7hg
@RyanHLee-nc7hg 20 күн бұрын
There’s a reason why everyone who has ever met Mel loves him. There’s a reason why he had one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood with Anne Bancroft, and why he had one of the strongest friendships with Carl Reiner. There’s a reason why his movies never go out of date. There’s a reason why his mind remains just as sharp as he nears his centennial. There’s a reason for all of it-he is a man who engages with the world on a deep level. He remains curious and active. He never slows down. I admire him more than I can say and am so grateful for my autographed picture of him and Carl, which both of them signed for me. In the picture, they are hugging. It is a symbol to me of what I aim to achieve with my friends as the years go by. May Mel have many more happy, wonderful years!
@billfiles1329
@billfiles1329 20 күн бұрын
theres a reason why is the key word here
@susanrike7476
@susanrike7476 18 күн бұрын
Beautifully said.
@tinytanks
@tinytanks 5 күн бұрын
there's a reason why this comment is a chore to read
@RemusBriclebrack
@RemusBriclebrack 3 күн бұрын
I fell asleep reading, what’s the reason?
@RyanHLee-nc7hg
@RyanHLee-nc7hg 2 күн бұрын
@@RemusBriclebrack I guess my writing must be a dream come true for you!
@shine01120
@shine01120 16 күн бұрын
He was on a British chat show one and they asked him about Spaceballs 2. his response was I don't do 2's. I might do "Spaceballs 3 - The Search for Spaceballs 2" I loved that
@12classics39
@12classics39 20 күн бұрын
He looks and sounds fantastic for 97. And completely lucid. Wow.
@marasmusine
@marasmusine 7 күн бұрын
I want to be as acute as Mel when I (hopefully) reach that age. Inspirational.
@shamusomalley4263
@shamusomalley4263 5 күн бұрын
He has become Yogurt.
@FlameOnTheBeat
@FlameOnTheBeat 5 күн бұрын
​@@shamusomalley4263"I'm just plain Yogurt!"
@michaelhennick7836
@michaelhennick7836 3 күн бұрын
He sounds 10 years younger than Trump and Biden
@kingofpointless
@kingofpointless 20 күн бұрын
He might not ever become a 2000 year old man, but I truly hope Mel Brooks becomes the oldest man alive in the near future.
@jeshkam
@jeshkam 20 күн бұрын
That would be one of his best gags. 😂
@jamesheath7601
@jamesheath7601 19 күн бұрын
Living legend I hope he makes 100
@EasyE3939
@EasyE3939 19 күн бұрын
We need a 50th 4K of Blazing Saddles approved by Mel!
@sethwetzel974
@sethwetzel974 19 күн бұрын
Spaceballs. His second best. His best you ask? Robin Hood Men in Tiights and the reason for that is my Grandmother and me seen in in the theatre when it came out and my Grammy laughed at that movie harder than everone in the whole place. Great memory for me. She's still here. She's 95.
@danbaranowski
@danbaranowski 20 күн бұрын
Young Frankenstein & SpaceBalls are my favorite Mel Brooks films. Along with Frank Sinatra, my father idolizes Mel Brooks
@joannwoodworth8920
@joannwoodworth8920 20 күн бұрын
Mel Brooks and Frank Sinatra - your father has good taste. 👍🏼
@qwertyboy5000
@qwertyboy5000 20 күн бұрын
Frank Sinatra idolizes Mel Brooks, eh? ;)
@user-mu9cw8xe4r
@user-mu9cw8xe4r 20 күн бұрын
Did I just get misty eyed the moment I heard Ben's voice crack thanking Mel for all he's done...? Heartfelt. I have to give a shout out to History of the World Part 1 which helped educate my early teen years: A pack of Trojans are not Cigarettes 😇 I loved how Mel could squeeze in a good musical number, too. The Spanish Inquisition anyone?! What a show/The Inquisition 🎶 Questionable taste (like greed?) is good.😅
@hannibalb8276
@hannibalb8276 11 күн бұрын
same
@strats991
@strats991 6 күн бұрын
I don't know who that Ben guy is. What did Mel Brooks do for him?
@thecameramantraveler4830
@thecameramantraveler4830 19 күн бұрын
this man is a golden piece of hollywood history! I salute him so much
@thomthum2000
@thomthum2000 20 күн бұрын
Every time I see an update on Mel these days, I get nervous 😅 I'm so glad he's blessed with health and longevity 🙏
@BillPritchard
@BillPritchard 20 күн бұрын
Mel Brooks is a *National Treasure* of comedy, satire, and joy!
@sallythompson1685
@sallythompson1685 20 күн бұрын
I have watched Young Frankenstein so many times that I know all the lines by heart, but I still laugh at those actors giving them every time! I love what Anne Bancroft said about when Mel came home at night: "He makes me laugh a lot. I get excited when I hear his key in the door. It's like, 'Ooh! The party's going to start.'"
@marinakaye8284
@marinakaye8284 14 күн бұрын
You know, used to think about that, Mel coming home. That's real love. My husband left so fast he forgot to pack!!
@blackdogfive
@blackdogfive 20 күн бұрын
thank goodness for Mel's ability to cat call.
@evanstravelchannel4905
@evanstravelchannel4905 20 күн бұрын
I could listen to Mel for hours! Legend!
@user-wy4pw1pu2x
@user-wy4pw1pu2x 20 күн бұрын
Listen to his audio book " all about me "
@arkeys74
@arkeys74 10 күн бұрын
Wow, Mel Brooks is almost 98 and he is on fire!! 😃💚
@steveflor9942
@steveflor9942 20 күн бұрын
All that creative talent... And, a kind heart. A true Mensch
@CVinyl
@CVinyl 20 күн бұрын
Mel is a legend! 🎥
@richardthelionheart5594
@richardthelionheart5594 20 күн бұрын
Holding sway in his nineties, almost 100 years old. How cool is that?!
@voodoochild1975az
@voodoochild1975az 19 күн бұрын
Mel is a national treasure and I am willing to die on that hill. So pleased to see him as sharp as ever.
@imbravo1
@imbravo1 19 күн бұрын
Grew up on Mel Brooks. Raised my kids on Mel Brooks. My kids have shared the genius of Mel Brooks with their spouses and friends. I KNOW Mel Brooks films will be shared with our granddaughters. He is the definitive Master!
@user-wy4pw1pu2x
@user-wy4pw1pu2x 20 күн бұрын
Love this man. His book was great ❤
@terr777
@terr777 20 күн бұрын
With those cuts, Blazing Saddles wouldn't have been the funniest movie ever made. I adore you Mel!
@DelightLovesMovies
@DelightLovesMovies 20 күн бұрын
I can listen to Mel talk about movies all day.
@tylerhaggerty4805
@tylerhaggerty4805 20 күн бұрын
Really wished he made more films before he retired, there'll never be another Mel. I think he could still star in a mockumentary about an aged parody filmmaker making his last film, which is of course, is a mockumentary! 😅
@susanrike7476
@susanrike7476 18 күн бұрын
I love Mel Brooks and all his films. What a brilliantly funny man. So sharp and talented after all these years. May he continue to live on and on. He's an original!
@setbos5385
@setbos5385 20 күн бұрын
Proof laughter keeps you alive and Mel will be immortal
@catherinesmith9820
@catherinesmith9820 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for uploading this for all of us who couldn't be there in person. MEL BROOKS FOREVER!
@MultiPetercool
@MultiPetercool 20 күн бұрын
“let’s all get fershnukert” -Rabbi Tuckman😂
@BrianLockett
@BrianLockett 16 күн бұрын
I swear, comedy is a natural preservative for the human spirit. ♥️
@auntvesuvi3872
@auntvesuvi3872 20 күн бұрын
Many thanks to Ben and Mel! 🤩
@paulhammons7077
@paulhammons7077 3 күн бұрын
Yah got to be tough to get old. .. if yah get tough.. take it easy and love. Keep on keeping on.
@xbubelx13
@xbubelx13 20 күн бұрын
They should do a parody of a parody of space balls.
@Exodus26.13Pi
@Exodus26.13Pi 20 күн бұрын
GOAT
@dan225yo
@dan225yo 20 күн бұрын
Great interview
@CK2008able
@CK2008able 5 күн бұрын
Jesus, Mel looks absolutely fantastic for his age!
@notbuster126
@notbuster126 10 күн бұрын
Having Mel Brooks still around is like having a living time traveler and time capsule all in one. He's created so many masterpieces and interacted with so many all stars, I could listen to him for hours. What's great is if you watch him from 30-40 years ago, he's the same guy, always that great sense of humor, upbeat, super sharp, even at his age now, wow.
@Da1Dez
@Da1Dez 6 күн бұрын
His energy at his age is incredible! Protect this man at all costs!
@CastlesForEyes
@CastlesForEyes 20 күн бұрын
Love Mel Brooks!
@tranquilitybase7860
@tranquilitybase7860 19 күн бұрын
❤ still here ❤
@clintonwilcox4690
@clintonwilcox4690 7 күн бұрын
Mel Brooks is one of a kind. Spaceballs is my favorite of his films, followed by Robin Hood: Men in Tights. But a few years ago I re-watched Young Frankenstein after having not seen it in over a decade, and I still laughed hysterically. That movie still holds up today and is still as funny as ever.
@BigSplenda1885
@BigSplenda1885 13 сағат бұрын
Proof that being a comedian helps you stay lucid and healthy right into your late 90s!!
@guschenowth2440
@guschenowth2440 8 күн бұрын
I love this man and thank him for all the laughs I desperately needed throughout my life. I’m so happy he’s still with us and running strong! Mel please make a RobinHood Men in Tights part 2 PLEASE!!!
@UtahKent
@UtahKent 20 күн бұрын
.... It's HEDLEY!
@christopherklipstein2597
@christopherklipstein2597 6 күн бұрын
Mel is a cinematic genius. I love his movies. I have the Blu-Ray collection. Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, Blazing Saddles & Robin Hood: Men In Tights are my personal favorites.
@cinemafann
@cinemafann 20 күн бұрын
I love him ❤
@acdii
@acdii 18 күн бұрын
Some of the best one liners comes from his movies. He shot my hair! They are simple folks, peasants, you know, Morons! Fox the villagers! And the most famous of all time, It's Good to be the king!
@michaelccopelandsr7120
@michaelccopelandsr7120 12 күн бұрын
Bringing smiles to people is truly noble work. Thank you, Mel, for a life of smiles.
@KohalaLover
@KohalaLover 20 күн бұрын
Frankenstein is my fav Mel Brooks film. Hilarious and authentic man.
@ReneDominique
@ReneDominique 19 күн бұрын
Walk this way 😂
@Slask7
@Slask7 12 күн бұрын
we need this man needs to live other 50 years. at least.
@JohnnyBurnes
@JohnnyBurnes 18 күн бұрын
Favorite director. Even more than Eastwood. Don't tell Clint, please. Thank you all.
@deebugger
@deebugger 13 күн бұрын
Mel is not a national treasure - he is a global treasure.
@benrosn8154
@benrosn8154 3 күн бұрын
Mel is amazing
@Belcher703
@Belcher703 13 күн бұрын
He still wants to make a space balls sequel
@richardthelionheart5594
@richardthelionheart5594 20 күн бұрын
Ben is no chopped liver either. Scion of one of the greatest Hollywood families and who's father was RFK's press secretary and almost a California Senator.
@elijahvincent985
@elijahvincent985 14 күн бұрын
He did the cat bit from Young Frankenstein!!! 😂😂😂 God bless Mel Brooks!
@illygah
@illygah 4 күн бұрын
history of the world part 2 is so good. I love this man.
@musclesforsupes
@musclesforsupes 8 күн бұрын
Wish we caught a sequel.
@DeltaEcho303
@DeltaEcho303 15 күн бұрын
God bless Mel Brooks. This is the 3rd time I've heard the Alfred Hitchcock at dinner story and it's still hilarious.
@Filmmaker809
@Filmmaker809 14 күн бұрын
Mel Brooks, lovely man, lovely human being. Would love to interview Mel.
@xenoblade6965
@xenoblade6965 12 сағат бұрын
Spaceballs talk starts at 13:19
@disneyforthewin
@disneyforthewin 19 күн бұрын
I love Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights and even Dracula: Dead and Loving it.......but havent sat down for Young Frankenstein or even the Producers.......do I have to make time for em soon? Whattya think?
@acdii
@acdii 18 күн бұрын
YES!! Watch BOTH Producers!
@CarradineF
@CarradineF 12 күн бұрын
A true living LEGEND. God bless him
@cardinalbob1
@cardinalbob1 17 күн бұрын
They should do a sequel. Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money 🤣😂
@Socratic199
@Socratic199 4 күн бұрын
... I feel pretty confident that Mel might have just taken the world record for oldest man making cat noises.. Intentionally, I mean. Dude's a treasure.
@funkenstien1155
@funkenstien1155 7 күн бұрын
"Its all right, take ah valk."
@mobyfrancke1241
@mobyfrancke1241 Күн бұрын
I love this man.
@pamelamays4186
@pamelamays4186 16 күн бұрын
Another treasure we need to protect at all costs, along with Dick Van Dyke.
@user-gt7vn9lz2m
@user-gt7vn9lz2m 6 күн бұрын
Comedy legend
@ignacioentrocasso8171
@ignacioentrocasso8171 13 күн бұрын
I love Mel. Thank you so much. You are part of myblife and my humor style.
@PhilWilliam-hx6xh
@PhilWilliam-hx6xh 10 күн бұрын
Sharp as a tac still. ❤️💪💪
@andrewlivingston1590
@andrewlivingston1590 7 күн бұрын
4:28 He’s still got it!
@markisbw
@markisbw 5 күн бұрын
This man is a national treasure.
@lucalone
@lucalone 9 күн бұрын
LIVING LEGEND
@GregsGameRoom
@GregsGameRoom 11 күн бұрын
Legend!
@ryangettig274
@ryangettig274 20 күн бұрын
A Mitzvah be upon Mel Brooks-thank God he's still with us:)🎇🪐🌠🌌& besides that,Daphne Zuniga is a Proper,Stellar, Space Princess...
@ericthered760
@ericthered760 20 күн бұрын
@@ryangettig274 I was waiting for the story Mel tells of giving Hitchcock a private screening of "High Anxiety" where Hitch got up and walked out, without saying a word. Mel said he shocked and crestfallen - thinking that Hitch had taken offense - but that Hitch later sent him a case of wine. True or not, it makes a great story. Mel is an absolute treasure, and I wish him many happy returns.
@ryangettig274
@ryangettig274 20 күн бұрын
@@ericthered760 Way Cool story:)Love HA theme song🎼🎵🎶!"Oooh.....Xiety!"🎶🎵🎼
@tomnohmy1273
@tomnohmy1273 20 күн бұрын
I watched it recently. I honestly didn't care for it but a big John Candy fan. I miss him.
@MitchClement-il6iq
@MitchClement-il6iq 18 күн бұрын
1 of john candy best roles is dean Andrew's in jfk... if see the real dean Andrew's and john candy playing him it's spot on.
@veghesther3204
@veghesther3204 12 күн бұрын
I would have loved to SEE a Sequel around 2015 due to the 7 to 9th Star Wars movies but to this day that never happened.
@myklelara
@myklelara 7 күн бұрын
The Yogurt hasn’t expired, still great!!!
@d.wagnerRE
@d.wagnerRE 20 күн бұрын
The LV on the Seville was replaced by VB for Victoria Brisbane
@massi6528
@massi6528 20 күн бұрын
He's the man!
@leespiderpod
@leespiderpod 20 күн бұрын
Abbey Normal 😂
@CaliforniaBushman
@CaliforniaBushman 19 күн бұрын
It's not Frankenstein. It's Frankensteen!!
@MultiPetercool
@MultiPetercool 20 күн бұрын
I liked History Of The World Pt. 2 most consider it the weakest of his films, but I still think it’s brilliant.
@Davidp1985
@Davidp1985 20 күн бұрын
My god Mel Brooks? Isn’t he dead yet! 🤣🤣 go yourself Mel keep going strong 💪 I thought you croaked years ago! What a legend 👍
@TruDis01
@TruDis01 14 күн бұрын
13:00
@fredirecko
@fredirecko 20 күн бұрын
Good ol'Mel Brooks
@JonnyBoots2020
@JonnyBoots2020 12 күн бұрын
Such a gangsta, he married Anne Bancroft . He's honory Italian now
@jamsid33
@jamsid33 16 күн бұрын
he talked about everything BUT Spaceballs but he was great
@jamesmonteith-vl3rx
@jamesmonteith-vl3rx 19 күн бұрын
he's sharper at 97 than biden is at 79...brooks for president
@ArminGips
@ArminGips 6 күн бұрын
Age is a bitch …
@dbus1635
@dbus1635 20 күн бұрын
Ive seen Spaceballs countless times over the years, but legit not sure if Ive ever watched a Star Wars movie cover to cover.
@janstyskal3020
@janstyskal3020 17 күн бұрын
High Anxiety!
@trailblazer3627
@trailblazer3627 16 күн бұрын
Still waiting on the sequel The Search for More Money
@justayoutuber1906
@justayoutuber1906 11 күн бұрын
Turn up his mic
@mitchhecht9070
@mitchhecht9070 20 күн бұрын
Unbelievable
@Herofromsevenyearsago
@Herofromsevenyearsago 6 күн бұрын
the reason there cannot be a spaceballs 2 is because star wars would become the parody
@micshork
@micshork 13 күн бұрын
Since Hulu did History of the World Part II why not ask them to do Spaceballs 2? With Disney backing it maybe we could finally get official merchandise.
@Franco1395
@Franco1395 12 күн бұрын
You idiots! These are not them! You’ve captured their stunt doubles!!…I love Mel Brooks!!
@Rick-Rarick
@Rick-Rarick 20 күн бұрын
Yogurt?
@andrewgomez2736
@andrewgomez2736 19 күн бұрын
Yogurt, who's never heard a Yogurt. Yogurt the Wise Yogurt the Ol' Powerful Yogurt the Magnificent
@robertsmith5744
@robertsmith5744 17 күн бұрын
"Funny is Money" . . . . . . . . Mel Brooks
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