https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/acl/rss/search?query=Brooks%2C%20Mel%2C&searchType=author&origin=core-catalog-explore&view=groupedRSS for NodeFri, 06 Mar 2026 02:22:49 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3952586https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3952586Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3952586209MN23 Songs From Movies and Showsenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781540072412/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2240067https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2240067Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2240067209MNThe New Mel Brooks Musicalenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780634036231/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=A heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays from the comedian and entertainer known for voicing Olaf in the phenomenon Disney franchise of Frozen, and for his award-winning turn as Elder Cunningham in the Broadway smash hit The Book of Mormon.
For the first and possibly last time, Josh Gad dives into a wide array of personal topics: the lasting impact of his parents' divorce; how he struggled with weight and self-image; his first big break; how everyone was sure his most successful ventures (both on the big screen and the stage) would fail; his take on fatherhood, and so much more. This trip down the rabbit hole of overly personal stories will distract readers from climate change, the downward descent of democracy in Western civilization, and the existential threat that AI poses to Drake's music—with never-before-seen photos and few-to-no spelling errors.

Whether you know him from Disney or Broadway, YouTube, the silver screen, or not at all, one fact remains: Josh's work never fails to bring people together (as long as they're alive.) His delightful debut, written in the tradition of Amy Poehler, Jim Gaffigan, and Mindy Kaling, reminds us to keep going, even when the chips and doubters are stacked against you.]]>https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C10823921https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C10823921Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/10823921980EAUDIOBOOKA Tell-Someenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781797186276/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words.
“Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus and dated Joan of Arc?”—Billy Crystal
For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny.
All About Me! charts Mel Brooks’s meteoric rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to the recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Whether serving in the United States Army in World War II, or during his burgeoning career as a teenage comedian in the Catskills, Mel was always mining his experiences for material, always looking for the perfect joke. His iconic career began with Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, where he was part of the greatest writers’ room in history, which included Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. After co-creating both the mega-hit 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and the classic television series Get Smart, Brooks’s stellar film career took off. He would go on to write, direct, and star in The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs, as well as produce groundbreaking and eclectic films, including The Elephant Man, The Fly, and My Favorite Year. Brooks then went on to conquer Broadway with his record-breaking, Tony-winning musical, The Producers.
 
All About Me! offers fans insight into the inspiration behind the ideas for his outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work, and offers details about the many close friendships and collaborations Brooks had, including those with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, Madeleine Kahn, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his life, Anne Bancroft.
 
Filled with tales of struggle, achievement, and camaraderie, listeners will gain a more personal and deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history.]]>https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C6396943https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C6396943Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6396943980EAUDIOBOOKMy Remarkable Life in Show Businessenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593290750/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.
Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers inside the classic film's marvelous creation story via never-before-seen black and white and color photography from the set and contemporary interviews with the cast and crew, most notably, legendary writer-director Mel Brooks.
With access to more than 225 behind-the-scenes photos and production stills, and with captions written by Brooks, this book will also rely on interviews with gifted director of photography Gerald Hirschfeld, Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman and veteran producer Michael Gruskoff.
Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, comedian, actor, producer, composer and songwriter. Brooks is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies including The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, Spaceballs and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. More recently, he had a smash hit on Broadway with the musical adaptation of his first film, The Producers. An EGOT winner, he received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009, the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2013, and a British Film Institute Fellowship in March 2015. Three of Brooks' classics have appeared on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Laughs list. Blazing Saddles at number 6, The Producers at number 11, and Young Frankenstein at number 13.
Judd Apatow is one of the most important comic minds of his generation. He wrote and directed the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (co-written with Steve Carell), Knocked Up, Funny People, and This Is 40, and his producing credits include Superbad, Bridesmaids, and Anchorman. Apatow is the executive producer of HBO's Girls.]]>https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C2903322https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C2903322Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2903322980EAUDIOBOOKThe Story of the Making of the Filmenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781478912774/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3702362https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3702362Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3702362209BOOK_CDA Mel Brooks Book : the Story of the Making of the Filmenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781478942849/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3956948https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3956948Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3956948209MUSIC_CDRecorded Live in the West Endenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=850001545365https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3961884https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3961884Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3961884209BKMy Remarkable Life in Show Businessenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593159118/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3988162https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3988162Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3988162209LPRINTMy Remarkable Life in Show Businessenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593607251/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3636509https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3636509Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3636509209BKThe Story of the Making of the Filmenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316315470/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2852404https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2852404Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2852404209MNenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781423439813/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2822083https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2822083Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2822083209MUSIC_CDThe New Mel Brooks Musicalenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=602517534063https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2548148https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2548148Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2548148209BKenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780060766764/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2949492https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2949492Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2949492209MUSIC_CDOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrackenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=828767469126https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2213359https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2213359Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2213359209BKenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780786868803/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2100448https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2100448Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2100448209MUSIC_CDThe New Mel Brooks Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recordingenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786306383115/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=696998964624https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1813845https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1813845Fri, 31 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1813845209BKThe Book : Including How to Not Die and Other Good Tipsenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780060174804/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.
Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers inside the classic film's marvelous creation story via never-before-seen black and white and color photography from the set and contemporary interviews with the cast and crew, most notably, legendary writer-director Mel Brooks.
With access to more than 225 behind-the-scenes photos and production stills, and with captions written by Brooks, this book will also rely on interviews with gifted director of photography Gerald Hirschfeld, Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman and veteran producer Michael Gruskoff.
Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, comedian, actor, producer, composer and songwriter. Brooks is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies including The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, Spaceballs and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. More recently, he had a smash hit on Broadway with the musical adaptation of his first film, The Producers. An EGOT winner, he received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009, the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2013, and a British Film Institute Fellowship in March 2015. Three of Brooks' classics have appeared on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Laughs list. Blazing Saddles at number 6, The Producers at number 11, and Young Frankenstein at number 13.
Judd Apatow is one of the most important comic minds of his generation. He wrote and directed the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (co-written with Steve Carell), Knocked Up, Funny People, and This Is 40, and his producing credits include Superbad, Bridesmaids, and Anchorman. Apatow is the executive producer of HBO's Girls.]]>https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C2546763https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C2546763Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2546763980EBOOKThe Story of the Making of the Filmenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316432726/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2701152https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2701152Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2701152209DVDenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=024543371571https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3552679https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3552679Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3552679209BLURAYenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=024543880066https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1983062https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1983062Sat, 31 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1983062209DVDenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=086162090707https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3816985https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3816985Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3816985209DVDenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786317405516/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=043396525214https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2513173https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C2513173Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2513173209DVDenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780790757353/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=085391895923https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1890339https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1890339Fri, 31 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1890339209DVDenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780790731483/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3219412https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3219412Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://acl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3219412209DVDThe Original Classicenghttps://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786315104220/MC.GIF&client=einet&type=xw12&oclc=&upc=786936830835