The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection Of Unhinged Comedy
Description
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
Why We Love It
“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
Product Information
| DISCS 6 |
RUN-TIME 11 hrs |
| ASPECT RATIO 1.33:1 |
COLOR Color |
| LANGUAGE English |
REGION Region 1 |
| RATING Not Rated |
PRODUCTION DATE 2011 / 2012 |
| CLOSED-CAPTIONED No |
SUBTITLES None |