Alan Yentob, creative director for the BBC, joins Mel Brooks onstage at the Geffen Theater in Westwood, California, for a live audience review of his career as a writer, director, actor, producer, composer, and comedian. The special explores Brooks' early life, show-business influences, and rise to success as one of Hollywood's most acclaimed writers and directors, from his Brooklyn roots to his ascent in the entertainment industry.
Mel Brooks Strikes Back!
Mel Brooks reflects on his remarkable career, highlighting his accomplishments as a writer, director, actor, producer, and composer, as well as his surprising foray into ballet.