history of mel brooks part 1
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Interview with Mel Brooks for his upcoming American Masters special on PBS. What does this comic genius think and what do his cast of characters think of him. It helps to research this stuff . . .TRANSCRIPT
History of Mel Brooks: Part 1
Preparing for the Forbes Interview
First Part: Do your research
In preparing to interview Mel for his American Masters special Mel Brooks: Make A Noise on PBS May 20, it helps to do your research . . .
“Mel is a fascinating combination of elements” - Nathan Lane
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“He takes you down a path where you think this is going to be so wonderful, and then he just pulls you into something that is so stupid and funny” – Joan Rivers
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“He felt special; and he was special” – Carl Reiner�
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“His narcissism is hilarious. It’s like the sun” – Richard Lewis
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“Mel is not afraid to go up to the line; occasionally he will cross it” – Rob Reiner
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“I said ‘my job is finding the insane and the bizarre in the common place?’ I don’t remember saying that, but I will give myself a pat on the back for that one” - Mel
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On Zero Mostel: “I had to be careful about not hurting his feelings and still getting what I want” - Mel
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On meeting Mel: “When God spoke to Moses for the first time . . . Yes, I would say it had some minor importance on my life.” – Gene Wilder�
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On Mel and TV: “You said, ‘Let’s call him Maxwell Smart. Because then we can call the show ‘Get Smart’.” – Buck Henry �
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“I was in love with him instantly. You see, because he looked just like my father, and acted just like my mother” – Anne Bancroft
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On Blazing Saddles: “The engine that runs it and makes it stay on track is ‘Racial Prejudice’.” - Mel
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“The difference between comedy and tragedy is . . . Tragedy is if I cut my finger. Comedy is if you fall into an open sewer and die.” – Mel
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“How could I not do the movie with him? The characters name is ‘Latrine’ for God’s sake.” – Tracey Ullman
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