Mel Brooks: Walking out on Hitler
Season 27
Episode 3
About the Episode
Not everybody gets Mel Brooks. Don't worry, he'll take it personally.
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Extras
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Protactile: A Language of Touch
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.17:42 -
André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style
André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself.15:24 -
Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom
Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."21:12 -
Archive Highlights
Watch curated interviews with cultural figures from The American Masters Digital Archive. -
James Earl Jones on Sidney Poitier and acting
James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.16:12 -
Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture
Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.12:19 -
Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community
Artist Big Freedia reflects on the similarities between herself and Little Richard.13:48 -
Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet
Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.”6:24 -
Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui
Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years.8:24 -
The Doors ~ About The Film
Drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.0:30
