"One man's lifelong refusal to act his age."
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, one of the most enduring comedic voices of our time.
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S1 E2 • 1/23/2026
Part Two
As he rises to superstardom, Mel is shaped by deep partnerships while continuing to use laughter as commentary on the human condition.
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Mel Brooks
Self
Judd Apatow
Self - Director
Rob Reiner
Self - Filmmaker & Carl Reiner's Son
Jerry Seinfeld
Self - Comedian
Nicholas Brooks
Self - Mel's son
Larry Karaszewski
Self - Screenwriter
Scott Alexander
Self - Screenwriter
Dana Gould
Self - Writer & Comedian
Adam Sandler
Self - Actor & Comedian
Ben Stiller
Self - Actor & Filmmaker
Conan O'Brien
Self - Comedian
Dave Chappelle
Self - Comedian
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See all on TMDBI was really hesitant, I saw the one on Richard Pryor and it was insulting, he was a man that made me laugh and the documentary about him seemed to air his dirty laundry, which offended me, and then seemed to frame him as a tragic story rather than celebrate him, which I also felt was offensive. For some reason I don't mind it when they do that with poltical figures, or musicians.... but comedian…