Mel Brooks: Mel Brooks' Debut
Season 27
Episode 3
About the Episode
Mel Brooks ad-libbed his first stage appearance. The crowd loved it. The director did not.
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Extras
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Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.9:45 -
Norman Lear on Tough Conversations
Norman Lear's work focused on real people and real conversations.0:28 -
HOPPER: An American love story
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.1:02 -
Neil Young on David Geffen’s success as a media mogul
Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.15:10 -
How Rita Moreno auditioned and rehearsed for West Side Story
Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."20:32 -
How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.19:23 -
Rare footage of Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln's collaboration
Take a peek inside Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln’s musical process in this exclusive.25:51 -
Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas en los EE. UU.
Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas por agentes de aduana en los EE. UU.1:19 -
La historia de “Hidalgo y la Independencia Nacional”
Orozco pintó uno de los murales públicos más icónicos de México.1:50 -
La chispa que encendió el interés de Orozco por hacer arte
Orozco quedó cautivado por el trabajo del artista mexicano José Guadalupe Posada.1:25
