In Memoriam: Mel Brooks on Gene Wilder

Mel Brooks talks about his friend and collaborator Gene Wilder from the American Masters documentary "Mel Brooks: Make A Noise".
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American Masters remembers Gene Wilder who sadly passed away on August 29th at the age of 83. In this special clip from Mel Brooks: Make A Noise, Mel talks about giving Gene Wilder his first cup of coffee and what it was like to work with Gene.

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American Masters, THIRTEEN’s award-winning biography series, celebrates our arts and culture. Launched in 1986, the series has set the standard for documentary film profiles, accruing widespread critical acclaim. Awards include 70 Emmy nominations and 28 awards — 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series since 1999 and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special — 12 Peabody Awards; three Grammys; an Oscar; two Producers Guild Awards for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television; and the 2012 IDA Award for Best Continuing Series. American Masters enjoys recognition from film events across the country and international festivals from London to Berlin and Toronto to Melbourne. Other honors include The Christopher Awards and the Chicago International Television Awards as Outstanding Documentary Series, and the Banff Grand Prize and the Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Movies.

[MaddMountains]

I love it when you hear old school filmmakers refer to films as pictures.

[josephwalther]

Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. Comedic geniuses the world didn't deserve but needed.

[NothingMaster]

Gene Wilder’s greatest talent was his innately authentic ability to make everyone feel good about life; comedy with an added substrate of meaning. There were more revelations and laughter in his impeccable timing and masterful pauses, than in a box full of jokes.

[scottnapier]

'Blazing Saddles' and 'Young Frankenstein' are 2 of the greatest comedies ever made, Gene and Mel created movie magic together.

[davidwalter]

A brilliant and talented man recognizing and appreciating another brilliant and talented man.

[CatharsisByProxy]

How beautiful it is to witness friendships like this. Someone who celebrates their friend’s work without insecurity or hidden envy is rare among partners/colleagues, probably more rare in hyper-competitive industries like this one. I’m so grateful my lifetime allows me to experience the beauty those two put out into the world. What a time to be alive, indeed!

[theycallmekv]

Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder were the comedy duo I never knew I needed.

[mrsoshadabaadman]

"Drink the coffee Gene, drink the coffee" Rest In Paradise king.

[pugtortuga]

My favorite duo of all time. Gene and Mel. All their works are masterpieces and will be for eternity. Pure creative nirvana.

[crissmullen]

I want to Thank Mel Brooks for the laughter he and Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little have given us over the years There are so many examples from so many movies like Blazing Saddles Young Frankenstein and so many others that we all remember that make us laugh every time all the time My dad always said it is a wonderful thing to be able to laugh Cleavon and Gene and Madlyn Khan are gone but will always be remembered with gratitude and smiles and laughter Mel in History of the World Part 1 where Mel played so many parts and was great and funny in all of them Thanks you guys thank you so very much You all will live in our hearts forever

[dougklein]

Gene wilder.. gets to see his glorious wife may they rest in peace together

[thurmanwatson]

I love the Master of Comedy MEL BROOKS.

All of his works are Masterpieces

[mattmoves]

As italian I am impressed that Mel Brooks knows Alberto Sordi, he was one of my favorite actors and true comedic genius but I didn't know anyone outside Italy could recognize his talent.

[federicoTM]

SO lovely and sweet tribute Mel gave to Gene Wylder !!! One of the best couple of cinema !!!
Thank for the souvenir to our great italian Albertone !!!

[daviddavids]

Thanks Mel
Rest in peace GENE
what a legend thanks

[grantshuster]

Gene was great! Mel is my fav. Still sharp as ever at 93 wow

[davesstuff]

Nice that Mel Brooks could sit down like this and talk candidly since he is a very busy man. But he's from a time when Hollywood had class.

[WalterLiddy]

Damn straight. Wilder was never more brilliant than on his Brooks films, and in those he was unsurpassed.

[kennyryan]

Mel is in great shape for his age. He looks very healthy.

[rangersteve]

Gene and Mel are the best at what they do. Like Michelangelo and da Vinci of comedy