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Mel Brooks Documentary Premieres: A Life of Laughter

1/19/2026

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The two-part documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man," directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, premieres on HBO Max on January 22 and 23.
It uses anecdotes and archival footage to examine Mel Brooks's life, including World War II service and his film legacy, from "Blazing Saddles" to "The Producers," and his aim to keep audiences laughing.
Carl Reiner appears posthumously to discuss his 70-year friendship with Brooks.

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The two-part documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man," directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, premieres on HBO Max on January 22 and 23.
It uses anecdotes and archival footage to examine Mel Brooks's life, including World War II service and his film legacy, from "Blazing Saddles" to "The Producers," and his aim to keep audiences laughing.
Carl Reiner appears posthumously to discuss his 70-year friendship with Brooks.