Mel Brooks Turns 100 and Still Making Us Laugh

Mel Brooks, the comedy legend behind Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, is celebrating his 100th birthday—and the American Film Institute just crowned his 1974 masterpiece the funniest movie ever made. From his Brooklyn roots to his WWII service and iconic TV collaborations, Brooks’ lifelong mission? Making people laugh. At 100, he’s still going strong, proving that genius and joy have no expiration date. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32111e87ce857901