The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection Of Unhinged Comedy

“As a big fan of Brooks, this set was eye-opening, as you get to see work from across his career, plus a huge amount of self-analysis in the new entries, which offer insight you may not have heard before. The mix of new and old material and the excellent packaging make this a must for the shelves of any Brooks fan, as it's unlike anything in your collection.” – Francis Rizzo III, DVD Talk “A treasure trove of rare clips, old TV shows, appearances, and recollections from one of comedy’s greatest writers. This is a fantastic set, a perfect gift for the comedy fan in your family….one of the best DVDs of the year.” – Brian Tallerico, Hollywood Chicago WELCOME TO THE HISTORY OF MEL BROOKS, PART I Few legends loom as large over the landscape of American comedy as Mel Brooks. For 65 years — in every medium through which entertainment can possibly pass — he has made people laugh all over the world. A celebrated director, actor, producer, composer and writer, Brooks is one of only 11 people in history to win an Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar® and Tony® Award. With this unique, first-of-its-kind collection, fans of this ferociously gifted entertainer will fall joyfully down a rabbit hole into a wonderland of television appearances, short films, documentaries, tributes, songs and genuine rarities. A deluxe 5-DVD/1-CD book-styled package featuring: • Mel Brooks And Dick Cavett Together Again • I Thought I Was Taller: A Short History Of Mel Brooks • An Audience With . . . Mel Brooks • Excavating The 2000 Year Old Man • Mel And His Movies, a New Five-Part Look Back • Vintage Appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Dick Cavett Show • Episodes of Get Smart, When Things Were Rotten and Mad About You • In The Beginning: The Caesar Years • Short Films, Tributes and Rare Footage • New Introductions by Mel • CD With Long-Lost Comedy Bits and Songs From Mel's Movies • 60-Page Book Featuring Vintage Photos, Program Notes and Essays by Leonard Maltin, Gene Wilder, Bruce Jay Friedman and Robert Brustein