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Comedian Mel Brooks

Comedian Mel Brooks

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Comedian Mel Brooks

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Satire is often described as one of the most powerful tools against tyranny. Listen to a previously unreleased interview with legendary comedian Mel Brooks, who reveals how his experience as a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II led to his groundbreaking satirical comedy “The Producers.” Brooks earned Oscar® and Tony® awards for writing the hit film and musical, cementing his status as one of America’s sharpest wits. [“American Masters – Mel Brooks: Make A Noise” (2013)]. (Season 2, Episode 03 - Revolutionary Writers)
Released:
Sep 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark