Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks: "Probably the funniest person of all time"
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Key Points:
- Judd Apatow directed a new documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man," which premieres on HBO Max and explores the personal and professional life of comedy legend Mel Brooks.
- The film highlights Brooks' origins as a Brooklyn kid, his World War II service, and his fearless approach to comedy, particularly his lampooning of Nazis and tackling of racism in films like "Blazing Saddles."
- Brooks' prolific career includes not only iconic comedies but also producing dramas like "The Elephant Man," and his enduring friendship with fellow comedian Carl Reiner is a significant focus of the documentary.
- Approaching his 100th birthday, Brooks has achieved EGOT status with multiple Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, and
