Mazel Tov to Mel Brooks on his special day - along with a nod to his outrageous 1967 comedy THE PRODUCERS. 🎂👏 When financing backers balked at the outrageous Nazi musical starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, the comedian stepped up to the directing helm. Unlike the film, the risky move panned out. Brooks was rewarded with a Best Screenplay Oscar, and in 2001, the zany farce was remade into a successful Broadway show followed by a 2005 film adaptation with Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick and Um

Was there ever a more iconic friendship in Comedy than Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks? Listen to Reiner reminisce about their funny first meeting and the creation of one of the duo’s legendary sketches. #ComedicGold #2000YearOldMan #CarlReiner #MelBrooks #AFILifeAchievementAward | American Film Institute