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Mel Brooks Reflects on Legacy at 99-Year Documentary Premiere

1/27/2026

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Mel Brooks (filmmaker), 99, spoke at a Q&A during the premiere of his documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man," on January 20, 2026.
He expressed mixed feelings about his past work and despair over The Producers.
He remembered his late friends Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, noting their deep connections.
He is busier than ever, with Spaceballs 2 and Very Young Frankenstein underway.

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Mel Brooks (filmmaker), 99, spoke at a Q&A during the premiere of his documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man," on January 20, 2026.
He expressed mixed feelings about his past work and despair over The Producers.
He remembered his late friends Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, noting their deep connections.
He is busier than ever, with Spaceballs 2 and Very Young Frankenstein underway.