Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100

Marking Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the article celebrates the legendary comedian, filmmaker, and writer as a towering figure in American and Jewish culture whose irreverent humor reshaped comedy and challenged prejudice through satire. It traces his journey from a Brooklyn childhood and World War II service to creating classics such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein, highlighting a career defined by resilience, creativity, and an enduring commitment to making people laugh.

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