‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ chronicles the comedic genius of a living legend

This is a mostly straightforward account of the life and career of a comedian who greatly impacted comedy from the 1950s through the 1970s, and continues to inspire films today – movies like “Airplane!” and “Austin Powers” likely wouldn’t exist without the groundwork laid by films such as “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein.” When I shared with my 33-year-old friend, Jack, that Mel Brooks is involved in a sequel to “Spaceballs,” he was thrilled.








