Photo via YouTube He loved Twitter and in October 2018, just before the mid-term elections, the late comedy legend tweeted: "We can vote for elected officials who will hold this president accountable. And after we’ve done that, my personal goal will be to stick around until … [Read more...]
#RIP: Carl Reiner is Gone at 98
In 1963, via YouTube He was one of the best liked people in showbiz. Tall, bald Carl Reiner was a creative force and a welcome presence on television and in films. A skilled, world-class comedian, actor, director, screenwriter, and publisher, his career spanned seven decades. … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Mel Brooks
June 28, 1926 - Mel Brooks "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." Mel Brooks has given the world so many wonderful comedic things as a writer, director, actor and producer: Get Smart (1965-1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety … [Read more...]
#QuoteUnquote: Tina Fey on Steve Martin (Is the Funniest Thing You’ll Read All Day)
The other night, the brilliant Steve Martin received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. It was presented to him by Mr. Comedy Genius himself, Mel Brooks. There were … [Read more...]
RIP: Sid Caesar, Comedy Legend
Less than two minutes, sums up the man and a pioneering career. For one, he hired three relative unknowns as writers; Woody Allen, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks. … [Read more...]
