Mel Brooks
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Curb Your Enthusiasm star says Anne Bancroft was 'incapable' of improvising for cameo
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19 stars who are EGOT winners
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John Mulaney proves he should host all awards shows with hilarious pre-Oscars Governors Awards monologue
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20 family-friendly Halloween films for boos big and small
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Angela Bassett finally getting her Oscar as AMPAS reveals honorary Academy Awards winners
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History of the World Part II creators on why series had to include 'Hitler on Ice' and 'Jews in Space'
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History of the World Part II stars break down Jesus and Mary romance sketches and 'monster' Shakespeare
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Mel Brooks says Gene Wilder didn't want Young Frankenstein filming to end: 'I'm happy here'
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History of the World Part II's Johnny Knoxville on why his gassy Rasputin is a dream come true
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History of the World Part II creators on their rules for honoring Mel Brooks' legacy
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The best movies on Hulu right now
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History of the World Part II reveals massive starry guest cast and (some) character names
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See first look at Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz in History of the World Part II
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Whoopi Goldberg defends Blazing Saddles against racism claims: 'It hits everybody'
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Adele, Eminem, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr are a Tony away from EGOT status after Emmy wins
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Wanda Sykes and Jimmy Kimmel brainstorm ways to get more money from the Oscars
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Penélope Cruz, Simon Rex, Drive My Car score top honors at Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards
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Art Metrano, Police Academy star and comedian, dies at 84
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Cloris Leachman remembered by Mel Brooks, John Stamos, and more: 'She is irreplaceable'
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Mel Brooks slams Trump in Biden endorsement video: 'So many people have died'
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15 couples with Emmys
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Mel Brooks pays tribute to longtime friend and collaborator Carl Reiner: 'I loved him'
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, a.k.a. the Terminator, dons 'we'll be back' mask while biking
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Mel Brooks and son Max practice social-distancing in hilarious coronavirus PSA
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All of the questions Forky has asked on Forky Asks a Question
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ABC's next primetime musical will be Young Frankenstein Live
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How four comedy legends were cast in Toy Story 4
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Funny Man paints Mel Brooks as a credit hog and 'deadbeat dad': EW review
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Mel Brooks came up with one of the most famous horror movie taglines of all time
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Mel Brooks calls The Producers the 'miracle of my life'
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Blazing Saddles wouldn't exist in today's PC culture, says director Mel Brooks
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Box office preview: Hitman's Bodyguard to repeat atop sluggish weekend
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Leap! dives off a cliff into animated abyss: EW review
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Mel Brooks pretended to pull down President Obama's pants
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Andy Samberg recalls meeting his hero Mel Brooks
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Young Frankenstein to screen in over 500 theaters with live Mel Brooks intro
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Gene Wilder dead: Cloris Leachman remembers Young Frankenstein costar
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Gene Wilder dead: Mel Brooks pays tribute
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Mel Brooks announces Young Frankenstein book
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Mel Brooks was ready to jump off a roof over sci-fi fiasco Solarbabies
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The Guardian Brothers: Meryl Streep, Zendaya to voice characters
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Mel Brooks on Get Smart, Donald Trump, and what's next
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Mel Brooks signs on for Blazing Saddles inspired animated feature
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Mel Brooks on Dick Van Patten: I will miss him very much
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Mel Brooks chimes in on 'The Interview' debacle
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Are Mel Brooks movies worse when they feature more Mel Brooks? PopWatch Investigates!
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'Blazing Saddles' at 40: A conversation with Mel Brooks
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Mel Brooks to star in autobiographical one-man stage show
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Conan O'Brien previews hour-plus chat with Mel Brooks -- VIDEO
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Mel Brooks to receive 41st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award