American Masters · SEASON 27

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Episode 3 · 2013-05-20

★ 9.0
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Season 27Episode 3★ 9.0/10
  • Documentary

Episode overview

A profile of Mel Brooks, the comic mastermind behind such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Featured are remarks from friends and associates, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner and Joan Rivers, as well as archival comments from his wife of 41 years, Anne Bancroft (1931-2005).

90 minutes

Season 27 episodes

1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll2013-02-22 2. Philip Roth: Unmasked2013-03-29 3. Mel Brooks: Make a Noise2013-05-20 4. Billie Jean King2013-09-10 5. Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'2013-11-05