The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy

A Must Buy! Awesome Entertainment!

If you think Mel Brooks' movies are hysterical, wait til you see him as himself. I had the pleasure to see him speak at a screening of Blazing Saddles a year or so ago and it was then that I realized how sharp the man was and still is. That sparked my interest in a collection like this, and I was so tickled when I saw him promoting it on Jimmy Kimmel's late night show.I purchased this DVD collection for my father and have been lucky enough to enjoy it with him. I'm in my mid-20s, and to be able to see television clips of Mr. Brooks that would be otherwise unavailable to me is a precious treasure.If you're wondering whether these 5 DVDs and a CD are worth the $60 you'll pay for them, the answer is "YES, YES, a million times yes!"I love you, Mel Brooks. Never change.

I chose this rating because I am, at 71, a lifelong utter and avid Mel Brooks fan. Whole swaths of "Blazing Saddles" are in my memory, and it was racially so foresighted in sending up our prejudices but in a way humorous enough to be educational.So to hear him ruminate about his youthful takes/tapes is lovely, as is watching the formerly unavailable outtakes of films and early TV tapes I had no knowledge of. The 2000 Year Old Man introduced me to Brooks as a college freshman, and there was no turning back; especially as I began at a rather conservative college, his humor fortified my belief in myself as not insane because most exhortations to piety struck me as hilarious (at worst) and misguided (at best).

So many great gems on this collection. Super-fun. The book the DVDs come in has some interesting info too and has a really fun design. Glad I finally bought this package!

I haven't bought this yet - but I will! If for nothing else, it has the audio from the old, old David Susskind TV show in which Mel Brooks, along with some other guys, talked about Jewish mothers - and much more. Yes, I saw the original show - and remember it being laugh-out-loud funny - Brooks was in superb form - and the whole show - conversation-style - was terrific. I never forgot it. There was only one guy who was a jerk - but they just ignored him. Hooray - at long, long last! Sincerely, Judy (she can't remember what she did yesterday, but some things she never forgets) Brinkworth

This is Mel Brooks's look & Commentary over His Entire career.This is a Lengthy, Funny & Complete look at Mel's Entire career.Hosted by Yours Truly, Mel Brooks!No Movies, You've All watched Them to Death.There are many Parts You would not expect;Carl Reiner's Honor's Fiasco!Get Smart's first full EpisodeThe Caesar's YearsMel with Dick Cavet twiceThe 2000 year old ManMel on The Tonight ShowMad About You EpisodeMel looks back on All His moviesGreat Picture book worth the $66.99Over all, You love Mel, You'll Really Love This!!!!

This set is a comprehensive look at the life and career of Mel Brooks -- often in his own words. If you like Mel Brooks' work and love to laugh this set is for you. It provides interviews with Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson; there are commercials written and narrated by Mr. Books. There's also a pilot of a sitcom he created in the early 60s (not to mention his contributions to the ground-breaking series "Get Smart"). Several bits he performed with Carl Reiner as the 2,000-year-old man are also included. Truly a must have collection.

Mel Brooks is a comedic GENIUS! I don't know how anyone could watch a Mel Brooks movie and not laugh. Between double entendres and insider jokes, as in "History of the World, Part One", he is hysterical. When we went to see the movie in the theater, the laughter was so loud that it drowned out many of the lines. We had to go back three times to hear all the lines. Making it even better, nothing is untouchable. Everything and everyone is subject to his genius skewering, including himself.

Great collection of Mel Brooks interviews, skits, songs, music videos, and historical info in a glossy booklet with photos about the comedic genius who changed the world for the better. A world without Mel Brooks humour and art would be a much poorer place.

Great set for anyone who likes mel brooks