He's a freakin national treasure. Still quote his movies so many times! Great work!

Your grandpa is still so sharp and witty at his age, and I’m glad you got to interview him. 🥰

The influence this man has had on multiple generations should never been underestimated. I love him and his comedy.

Mel Brooks, just hearing his name makes me smile. He is so respected. Keep inspiring Mel.

Your grandfather is an incredible guy. And he's just as sharp and hilarious as he's always been. Thank you for the interview.

One of the best people to have as a grandpa, you really hit the jackpot

Mel Brooks is a national treasure! Anybody that could direct such comedies as ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’ simply has to be! 😆🏆

His deep friendship with Carl Reiner is an inspiration to us all. Friends are important!

My mother’s favorite Mel Brooks line is , “Close your robe and follow me.” She said it every time we were all getting ready to go out. It made us laugh every time!

The love story between him and Ann Bancroft was epic. Few people ever get to connect like that. They were truly blessed.

Your grandpa is a global comedy icon! How lucky we all are to still have The Honorable Mel Brooks still around! I grew up watching all his glorious films! Wonderful interview indeed!

He saved my life on a few occasions. Even though I had two fantastic grandfathers, I consider him one of mine, as well. Anyone who can make me laugh until I cry is my hero. I've seen everything, listened to every 2,000 Year Old Man recording. I love that he's still alive and obviously has all his wits about him, good memory, etc. More of Mel is always good for me. I love that he said "every two weeks" tentatively. We all know that our grandparents want to hear from us every day, several times a day, if possible, lol. Just one more thing: FRAU BUCHER! (horses neighing).

You are stunning. HE is a comedic genius. Was great to see you interview your grandpa. he's a legend in my eyes.

I love this guy. He is closing in on the hundred year mark and still sharp as a tack. His comedy will last as long as life on earth in my opinion. I love his old classics like Young Frankenstein. Spaceballs was also very funny. May the force be with him

Mel Brooks brought my family together through our love of his movies. Thank you, Samantha, for inviting us all in for this conversation. I'm sure you feel the same way our Irish Catholic family does...he's a gem.

So often we see "entertainment" Mel Brooks. It's remarkable to see the family man, the grandfather, the friend. Really amazing to watch. Thanks for showing this to us!

Your guys' relationship is priceless. I love that you're not just close as grandpa/granddaughter but as friends who enjoy each others' company as grown individuals. Soooo precious! And of course, it's amazing to see Mel at 96 sharp and full of life.

Not only are the questions illuminating, relevant and insightful but Mel is still a sparkplug of energy and Samantha is breathlessly intelligent and gorgeous.

A gem. What would life be without Mel Brooks? His stage and screen (large and small) work helped to score our lives with laughter, song, and poignant tears.

Your grandfather is a national treasure. Thank you for this warm, personal interview.

It's official. I love everything about this conversation. A very funny grandfather (who happens to be a legend) chatting with his brilliant and adoring granddaughter. This is AMAZING.

The only thing better than a Mel Brooks interview is Mel Brooks being interviewed by his granddaughter. This made me so very happy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Thank you Samantha for doing this interview with your grandfather. I've seen many interviews with him over the years and they are always entertaining and insightful. The world is lucky to have him and it's inspiring to see him still creating things; he has such a love for life! I know that whatever content you decide to make you will do your grandfather proud! I look forward to seeing more from you in the future and, good luck with everything!

Lots of love 💗, Mr. Brooks. My grandfather has been gone for 8 years now, and I miss him terribly. You remind me of him; sharp as a tack, wise and kind. May you have many more years with your lovely family.

Thanks for this Samantha. My story about your grandfather: when he and your grandmother lived on the Upper East Side, he would occasionally come into my wine store, which for my brother and I was a thrill. He was always charming and funny. Eventually when he came in he would look at us and say " the brothers, the brothers are both here" in his best Mel Brooks voice. to say this was a thrill doesnt begin to describe it. He was a joy. After a while we finally summoned the nerve to ask him about the (in)famous deleted line from Blazing saddled (this was before he started telling the story regularly). He listened an conformed that it was true that they had deleted the line ("relax baby, you is sucking on my arm") and that was the last time we saw Mel Brooks. 🙂 We have all benefitted form him being Mel Brooks.

Mel Brooks rocks. We need more people like this on the planet.

Your grandfather reminds me so much of mine. They both grew up in New York in the same Jewish neighborhoods in the same era and are both veterans. Hearing him is like hearing my grandpa, even though their lives ended up so very different. They tell stories in the same way, and it reminds me of wonderful memories. I wish you both great health and happiness. Thank you so much

I am so happy that Mel is still here, and he's healthy and still as smart and funny as he ever was.

Can't believe his mind and speech are still clear... great man

Love Mel Brooks, a genius of comedy. One of a kind.

As soon as I hear his voice , it takes me back , glad to see hes doing well

Great interview, Samantha. For years I told myself to record an interview of my grandfather, yet never did, and it's a regret. Glad you did this. Your grandfather is a treasure and is still so sharp and knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing it.

Your grandpa is such a funny man. Thank you, Mel, for making so many great movies for us to watch !

Mel Brooks is the treasure that I wanting to live forever so was his wife Anne Bancroft that unfortunately left too early. I love love his movies and his great sense of humor, his brilliance is off the charts!

Hi, Samantha... I just stumbled upon your channel, and I subscribed. I have a little story about your grandfather, and I wonder if he might even remember this. Decades ago, when The Producers (the musical) was in rehearsals and previews on Broadway, my cousin's wife, Lynne Katz, was sitting at a red light in the Broadway district. It was pouring rain, and crossing the intersection, caught without an umbrella was your grandfather Mel. No cabs in sight... Lynne rolled down her window and said, "Hey Mel, what are you doing in the rain? Would you like a ride?" So, he hopped in and explained that he was in town for the production and had just left rehearsal without an umbrella. Anyway, she had a car-full of friends, and they were headed to a restaurant, so she invited him to join them... and he did! She said he was such a delight (and I think she said he picked up the tab... a real mensch). At the end of the evening, he gave Lynne his personal number and told her to call him for seats to the show. She never did call him, because she didn't want to bother him. But she did have that wonderful story to share! PS. Lynne Katz recently passed away. She was in her 80s. A lovely woman, who always attracted good energy and karma in her life!

Mel Brooks is a genius and a treasure. I cannot say enough good things about this person. Thank you Mr Brooks and Ms Brooks for making this record.

I completely agree with the both of you. “The Twleve Chairs”, has always been my favorite Mel Brooks film. Period. I am always recommending it to people after they’ve seen Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein and the common response I get is “I have never heard of that!” 3:16

I’m so glad you didn’t edit this down to a typical 5-7 minute interview. Keep it up, you’re love for your grandpa is clear to see. My grandpa was in show business too, he committed suicide when I was little so I never had one of these moments. This is awesome! A part two would be great. BTW, you do a great job of letting him talk without cutting in like so many podcasters do today. I’ve been 35 years in the music business, Keep it up!

Oh Samantha you're so lucky to have him! Call way more often than every couple of weeks. Time goes by too fast. Good luck with the series!

I remember watching “High Anxiety" and loving it! There's nobody that holds a candle to Mel Brooks!

"Sometimes you don't go for looks, and they're just as bad." Well said, Samantha! You just never really know what you're getting into it until you invest/waste the time to get to know someone. Dating is never easy. Great interview. Your grandpa is one of my all-time favorites. A living legend for sure.

Thank you Samantha for this interview. It's so great to see he's faring so well and still has so many more details to share, even after all these decades of interviews and press. Though his humor is delightfully sharp and snarky, his love for humanity and all its foibles consistently shines through. This is what makes his work timeless and always fresh. Tell him thanks from our entire family. :)

I am so Glad the Brook's Grandchildren are doing videos like this! Mel Brooks, Your Grandfather is a National Treasure and Comic Genius and we need to make as many recordings like this as possible while we still have him! 96 years old and going strong! May God give you many more years Mel, We all LOVE You! ❤👏

Very endearing. Thanks for inviting us to join your family conversation from the couch . Love your grandpa !

I'm so in love with your granpa, i wish this interview lasted forever! Please interview him again, the thing that i loved the most was that you asked him more personal question and we got the chance to see a bit of the real Mel, the introspective one. When he talked about going at Carl's and sitting next to his empty chair both melted and crashed my heart, I wish I could give him a hug someday.

Really good conversation Samantha. Besides your beauty apparently you’ve inherited your grandpa’s sense of humor, wit and intelligence. Good for you. Cheers

I grew up watching his films. I adore his humor. What great contributions he has made to not only the film industry but to our culture.

My late Grandpa and I used to watch your Grandpa's films together all the time. This rang close to home because we used to talk about stuff just like you two are right now. Cherish every moment you can because they're the ones that stick with you forever. This was a terrific interview. :)

Pretty sure I could listen to him tell stories all day. Grew up with his movies and my family loved them all and still quote them frequently.

This was such a gift - thank you Samantha, and good luck with your series!

One of the most brilliant in the business, ever. And his mind is still very sharp! Very impressive.

Mel has brought me so much laughter in my life. His movies are perfect and as someone else said below, he's a national treasure. When he's gone the world will have a huge void.

Finally! History of the World Part 2 is happening! Thank you Mel Brooks, for your amazing works of art. 👏

I still remember being a little kid, couldn’t have been more than seven or eight, and I walked into the living room to find my Dad watching a western on TV. So, I sit next to him for a bit, but suddenly the film takes a different turn. A bunch of guys are sitting next to each other, and they all start farting up a storm! Even my seven year-old self was going, “What the hell was that?” 😂 Of course, this was the famous bean scene from Blazing Saddles, which caused my parents to get me into more works of Mr. Brooks. Still happy to be a fan.

I stumbled upon this video purely by accident, and I'm so glad I did! Mel is a true Artist and visionary, and I'm so glad to hear his wisdom. I hope you'll make more content like this in the foreseeable future !

I'd love to see more of these videos where kids and grandkids sitting with their famous relatives talking! I've watched interviews with Mel Brooks, but he seems so much more relaxed chatting to his granddaughter! Nice one Samantha 👍🏾

You're very fortunate that you are the granddaughter of the greatest comedian of all time.

Great, personal interview. These are questions that haven't been asked of Mel before. What a fabulous, clear memory he has and his stories are gold. I can't believe he still remembers his lines from "Uncle Harry" (he was 14) and the "Anything Goes" story is pure inspiration.

Who doesn't love Mel Brooks? Seriously. And Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn? Anyone living with his movies from 1960s on, we were blessed.

I love anything Mel Brooks… Samantha, so great to see the love you and your grandfather share he is one of a kind.

This was a fantastic interview and I especially love your bond with each other. That first question was probably my favorite part.

Thank you for providing this Great interview. It gives so much insight into your lifes. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to seeing more from you Samantha Brooks.

Mr Mel Was Born With A Humorous Vision Of The Reality Of Our Lives . Live Long And Strong . ❤ .

Thanks for making this video! And you are so lucky to have an old grandfather around to share stories…and it happens to be Mel Brooks! Mel, thank you for all of the laughs these years…I still chuckle just thinking about Bialystok & Bloom. My sincere condolences on the loss of your fantastic wife. Congratulations on having a great grand daughter who recognizes your greatness! May you live 1000 years!

I adore your grandfather. My aunt Ruthie was a friend of your grandparents. How wonderful to have such talented family members. I wonder what effect they have had on your life. I love anything your grandfather creates--so funny, witty and smart! Who compares to him today!?

This is WONDERFUL!!!! Thank you both!!!

So glad that I found this in my recommendations. Great interview. It was fun and entertaining but also for seeing two people who have so much love and respect for one another.

Just enjoying Mel Brooks "All About Me" autobiography and hilarious stories behind all the wonderful movies. It's a terrific read, your grandpa is the best!

An excellent conversation! Mel Brooks has been a constant my entire life. I remember memorizing Space Balls in fifth grade from start to finish and then reciting the entire movie back, voices and all. Cheers!

I just want to say thax for all of the joy you have given me over the many years. You are such a gift to this world. And i just wanted to thax you. Happy holidays and New Years with many more to come.

Fantastic! 12 chairs is a all time classic watched with my parents at a young age!! Terrific interview.. Glad he's happy & well, please pass along my infinite gratitude.. many of the biggest laughs of my life have been enjoying his humor!! I was privileged to be front row a few years back for Blazing Saddles at Radio City Music Hall... one of these days.. I hope to shake his hand, and thank him for warping my sense of humor to where it is today.. He has always been my family's favorite... and look forward to the rumored History of the World Pt II series!!! Happy New Year wishes to both you and your Grandfather!

What a wonderful interview, your grandad is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us. 💕

Love, LOVE Mel. Time with family is the most valuable commodity in life, a lesson only truly learnt when far too late. Thank you for sharing this time with your grandfather. You've hit top tier it the grandpa field :)

Thank you so very much for taking the time to put together this interview. Mel is truly a living legend. We should soak up his wisdom as much as he’s willing to provide! Thank you ! One of my favorites !

Thank you so much for doing this, Samantha. Great interview.

Of course there are so many expressions of grandpa Mel’s genius, but it’s the improvisation that leaves my jaw hanging open most frequently. Now. Today. It’s as if a day hasn’t passed. Somehow he and his best friend Carl Reiner created comedy that’s still lighting years later. It’s a gift, and our privilege to share in it. Thank you for this interview.

Brooks is a genius. His movies are my favorites. He has helped me get through some rough times in my life through laughter. Thanks for this clip.

Samantha - Thank you for posting this, I've been a fan of your Grandfather's work for decades!

Laughter eases my chronic pain better than anything else, so I am greating looking forward to this!

A comic genius. The joy and laughter he still brings! I love him so m

Epic interview and such a lovely, beautiful family vibe. This is an incredible way to spend 35 minutes. Thank you!

Such a good interview, so natural and flowed like a conversation. Can't wait to see other interviews she makes. Looking forward to the web series! By the way he gave great dating advice. Finding someone who is a best friend first is key. Also I definitely waited until 12 for Blazing Saddles. I definitely wasn't a 5 year old shouting "where all the white women at" in the grocery aisle while my semi-deaf mom shopped completely oblivious.

My absolute FAVORITE Director 💝 A legendary comedian. What a beautiful family bond 😻 Oh my goodness, I can relate to this Chronic Pain dark humor 💯 LOVE THIS!

What a terrific conversation. Thank you Samantha. Your grandfather is a national treasure. Keep up your great work.

I absolutely love Mel and have since the 70's when I was a child! My parents turned me onto his movies. I cannot imagine how fun it must be to have him as your Grampa! God bless you both!

I love this interview so much. Mel is part of my childhood. Space balls is my favorite. So cool to listen him talk to his grandchild about the things I grew up on. Brilliant content.

This video is a treasure to me. Just like all your grandpa's films are a treasure. It's my fondest wish for a collaboration between Mel Brooks and Julie Andrews. I've been wishing for it a long time. Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview. 💚🌺

Such an amazing talent and influence. Beautiful interview. It’s nice to be able to say your grandpa has made me laugh more than anyone else in my life and it’s now getting long. I look forward to following your career Samantha 🥰.

What a mensch ! Such a sharp comic mind. And still a very dapper dresser. Gotta run out now, but will watch the rest over the Christmas holiday. Wishing you, and Mr. Brooks the very best for Christmas, and all the best for 2023 !

A lovely Christmas present from the Brooke’s.Thanks!

I love Mel Brooks! He’s so funny and so wise. Samantha, what a blessing to get advice from your grandfather. I love that he’s still working on projects that we can all enjoy!

This is a super blessing! You're cutting edge. So much competition when you were starting out. It's great seeing you and hearing your story.

Thanks for interviewing your grandpa, and also for letting him speak. I can only imagine that his story about going to a musical, if he tried to tell it on a TV talk show, would be interrupted a hundred times :)

Wonderful interview. The amazing Mel Brooks is a genuine legend and his granddaughter is a delightful interviewer. Together they deliver a one-of-a-kind interview/ conversation that hits the nail on the head. Very entertaining, fun and funny and full of heart.

Awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing these amazing stories!!!

Thank you for this interview. And I have a confession: I first saw blazing saddles when I was 6. It was formative for me and my world view and sense of humor. This is a treasure.

Mel has to be the last great from another time. I am grateful that he has such an amazing family like his granddaughter here allowing us a wonderful look at a beautiful person. I learned so much from this man, mostly to laugh no matter what. If you don’t laugh at yourself somebody else most certainly will! Oh and don’t be hateful, it f@&n ugly bro. Thank you a whole bunch for this. I needed it on this holiday.

this interview...you two....it's a treasure. lovin' every minute of it. all the best, Samantha.

❤ I need more MEL BROOKS back in my LIFE!!! 😂😅😊 Bless both of you, for this. I grew up watching his movies!! Young Frankenstein is my absolute favorite! Gotta check in to this “twelve chairs”. Much LOVE! Mister Brooks: you are one of my top 5 dinner companion wishes EVER! EVER!!!!! *put the candle…BACK!* 😊😝🥳

Don’t know how I came to watch that but so glad I did. I could listen to him for hours. Good work Samantha, great interview