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Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
« on: July 22, 2021, 08:17:18 pm »

Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
Christian Toto
July 5th, 2021 11:00 AM
 

Mention Mel Brooks in a crowd and you’re bound to get one of two reactions.

Some will start reciting classic lines from his films, such as …

    “Put the candle back!”
    It’s pronounced “Fronkensteen.”
    Funny, she doesn’t look Druish!

Or, they’ll lament how the current culture warriors wouldn’t allow Brooks’ Blazing Saddles to be made today. Both point to Brooks’ enduring spirt, gut-busting humor and willingness to go wherever the laughter leads.

The comedy legend turns 95 this week, as good an occasion as any to celebrate his comic legacy. He’s still going strong, too, giving interviews and yukking it up whenever a camera comes near.

https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/christian-toto/2021/07/05/why-legend-mel-brooks-stands-out-next-partisans-stephen-colbert
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Re: Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2021, 10:27:45 pm »
I Love Mel Brooks


 History of the World and Blazing Saddles are my two faves
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Re: Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2021, 10:34:30 pm »
You could watch every movie Mel Brooks ever made and really not know his political viewpoint.
Unfunny hacks like Colbert, Samantha Bee, et al., cram their politics down your throat at every turn. You can't escape it.
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2021, 10:39:47 pm »
Brooks was at the Battle of the Bulge in WW2.

I saw an interview were he was asked about it and he said something to the effect that he hated because it was too loud for him to get any reading done
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Re: Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2021, 10:58:21 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on July 22, 2021, 10:34:30 pm
You could watch every movie Mel Brooks ever made and really not know his political viewpoint.
Unfunny hacks like Colbert, Samantha Bee, et al., cram their politics down your throat at every turn. You can't escape it.

" Spring time for Hitler "   Mel Brooks.  lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovCf9VRLnDY


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Wonderful scene from the original version of The Producers (1968). Mel Brooks created one of the gems of American cinema and this is probably the best scene in the movie, the opening of the brand new musical - Springtime for Hitler. Enjoy :)
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Re: Why a Legend Like Mel Brooks Stands Out Next to Partisans Like Stephen Colbert
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2021, 11:32:25 pm »
Let me guess ... he's actually funny?


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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2021, 11:42:57 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on July 22, 2021, 10:34:30 pm
You could watch every movie Mel Brooks ever made and really not know his political viewpoint.
Unfunny hacks like Colbert, Samantha Bee, et al., cram their politics down your throat at every turn. You can't escape it.
Leftists are joyless, colorless nudniks. They can't do comedy.
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