Mel Brooks on Young Frankenstein

Mel talks about working on the film Young Frankenstein and explains what he had to go through to make it in black and white.

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Mel Brooks on Young Frankenstein

[onceinabluemoon]

Young Frankenstein was an absolute classic, one of my favorite films. And I'm so glad they did it black & white.

[billdirlam]

Saw "Young Frankenstein" in a packed theater when it came out in late 1974. There was so much laughter from the audience that I missed about a quarter of the dialogue on that first viewing. It wasn't until years later when it finally came out on VHS tape that I got to hear the entire dialogue. Another instant classic film from the mind of Mel Brooks.

[kaymuldoon]

So many of Mel's stars in his films have passed on and he still lives (and he's older than all of them!). 😊

RIP Gene. Thanks for all the joy and laughter you gave us, and for helping to make Mel's films so brilliant.

[rikivanbrocklin]

I'm 24, and young Frankenstein has been my favorite movie since I was little. I used to watch it every night before bed. I can seriously recite just about every word 😂🤘

[jazzmander]

I've never seen this movie but it's my dad's favorite so I bought it for him on bluray for Christmas.

[Rexroybal]

I love Mel Brooks and I get happy every time I see him. He's an amazing person and I enjoy everything that he's done.

[salas]

Young Frankenstein is a hilarious movie when l watched it l couldn't stop laughing even my kids enjoy the movie it's already a classic movie

[Laeadern]

Mel Brooks is a god and we should all bow down and pay him tribute. His movies are amazing and the man has a truly unique style and humor all his own.

[himynameis_]

I hope Mel lives forever, I love the guy.

[lemmythebulldog]

0:40 something Jimmy Fallon couldn’t do make a man like Mel Brooks a genius of comedy, laugh

[lloydlp]

Teri Garr was so hot in Young Frankenstein. 

[SassySandyification]

R.I.P. Gene, thanks for all the laughs, you were amazing. You and Gilda are 2 of the best comedians ever. 😊

[JimGetten]

Brooks is a comedic genius. His movies are a million times better than the tripe we pay dearly for today.

[enriquesinghjr]

Alan Ladd Jr was also the man who fought for George Lucas and Star Wars... it ultimately cost him his job at Fox... the man was a great executive.

[RaulAPinto]

Did he say "Peru just got color"? Dying!

[dcthomas]

High Anxiety
Young Frankenstein
Blazing Saddles
Man, those flicks I can watch over and over.
Never gets old.

[Magooch]

I hope I'm like Mel if I make it to 90. Amazing

[abrey]

Man, the stark difference between how Fallon conducts his interview with Mel, and how Kimmel does his is beyond me. Wow. Just goes to show how bad Fallon really is with his interviews. Kimmel makes it feel more organic.

[gingerpenn]

I love all Mel's movies!!! I watch them all the time. Cheers me up everyday.

[youmeandi]

Young Frankenstein is one of my faves! So great, love it :D And Mel too :D