Tag Archives: Mel Brooks

Remembering Comedy Legend Carl Reiner (1922-2020)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Judith Trojan

“It’s now 1:00 a.m., and I am going upstairs to my computer to tweet out my thought of the day, because I can. I have the freedom to do that because of people like you who are committed to protecting … Continue reading →

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If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast Debuts on HBO

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Judith Trojan

Ninety-five-year-old comedy legend Carl Reiner has a lot more shtick to share before he calls it quits. “Every morning before having breakfast,” he says, “I pick up my newspaper, get the obituary section and see if I’m listed. If not, … Continue reading →

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Mel Brooks Makes a Noise on American Masters Tonight

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Judith Trojan

On June 6, the American Film Institute will bestow their 41st Life Achievement Award on Brooklyn’s own Melvin J. Kaminsky.  Melvin joins a stellar list of previous AFI recipients with such notable monikers as Bette Davis, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Fred Astaire and … Continue reading →

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