Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Season 27 Episode 3

About the Episode

After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends until now.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 52s

Recent Episodes

Episode 5, Season 38<br> Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

American Masters

| 1:23:57
Episode 4, Season 38<br> Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

American Masters

| 1:23:35

Become a GBH sponsor

Extras

Moynihan [Extended Audio Description]

Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

1:44:19
Moynihan [ASL]

Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

1:43:31
Moynihan (EAD + ASL + OC Trailer)

Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

5:45
Exclusive Preview: Who was William F. Buckley, Jr.?

Watch the first ten minutes of The Incomparable Mr. Buckley in this sneak preview.

10:12
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley

Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.

2:31
William F. Buckley, Jr.'s early childhood life

William F. Buckley, Jr. grew up in Great Elm, a sprawling estate located in Sharon, Conn.

3:04
Buckley's Yale criticism fueled the conservative movement

Yale administration feared Buckley's outspoken criticism of the university.

1:47
William F. Buckley, Jr.'s relationship with wife Patricia

William F. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Patricia had a brazen, but loving relationship.

2:05
When William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City

William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City under the Conservative Party.

2:56
Becoming Yamazushi

A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.

14:08

What matters to you.