Mel Brooks: The 2000 Year Old Man Revisited

Extras

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  Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service

  Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who championed the cause of justice and equality.

  12:41
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  Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future

  The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.

  13:31
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  American Masters Shorts: Season 1

  Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work.

  1:35
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  How Phyllis Diller broke down the doors for female comics

  Phyllis Diller reflects on how her comedy was a response to years of “take my wife” jokes.

  11:35
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  Paul Mooney on his career and relationship with Richard Pryor

  Paul Mooney reflects on the mechanics of stand-up and his role as Richard Pryor's best friend.

  10:39
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  How Lily Tomlin found liberation in exploring her Laugh-In characters

  Lily Tomlin speaks about her time on Laugh-In and how she developed her characters.

  12:35
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  Jeff Foxworthy on how every American might be a "redneck"

  Jeff Foxworthy discusses regionalism in comedy and why "redneck" is a state of mind.

  15:41
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  Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself

  Joan Rivers speaks about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s.

  9:59
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  Love, Jamie

  Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.

  1:21
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  Love, Jamie

  Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.

  19:45