To see Carl Reiner on stage honoring Mel Brooks is so bittersweet, they were friends for so long and would have dinner together on TV trays and watch Jeopardy once a week for years! When Mr Reiner died, for a year after Mel would still go to his house and just sit in the living room like they had always done. We should all be blessed with a friend like that!

@user-zj1ft5tx5f

3 ай бұрын

Just thinking about that makes me cry. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner........Kings of Comedy,

I loved that Mr. Mel Brooks mouthed lyrics

@luishumbertovega3900

2 жыл бұрын

All the way !!!

@emmarose4234

2 жыл бұрын

He’s one big ol’ teddy bear!!!

@nancyjulian6714

2 ай бұрын

Same ❤❤❤

Imagine performing "Springtime for Hitler" for not only Mel Brooks, but the President of the United States

@doctorgrosso164

11 ай бұрын

Well. The US declares the war in 1941..

@THOMASINTHE1980S

10 ай бұрын

@@doctorgrosso164Joined the War technically.

@ZakMason10

9 ай бұрын

That woman behind him looks like she hasn’t seen the producers and is wondering why there singing about Hitler 😂

@GASNICABRUNATNA

9 ай бұрын

WW2 was an American business venture.

@MP-lq3xx

4 ай бұрын

Sad how that was in 2009...and here we are today in 2024 talking about how some of these events are now being taken seriously in the open..chllling...and sad

Mel Brooks looks so touched by the last song, it's so sweet. He is a creative genius.

@jws1272

7 жыл бұрын

The last song is from "The Producers". It's called "Till Him".

@jws1272

7 жыл бұрын

And, yes, Mel is one of the greatest comic genii in HISTORY!!! The day he ever passes will be a sad day.....

@susanwenner8738

2 жыл бұрын

Mel gave us many inappropriate laughs for many years but in today’s world most of his humor would never fly. Glad he had us laughing out loud at ourselves and wrote great comedy all those years ago.

@joaquinhurtado-tapia4369

2 жыл бұрын

And the most Ironic thing is that he wrote the whole of those songs (both music and lyrics).

@egala005

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanwenner8738 What a crazy coincidence it is then that you can still see his films on TV today but yes his humor doesn't fly today, or something

That Matthew Broderick tribute brought me to tears.

@eargasm1072

2 жыл бұрын

same here 🤧

It’s so good to see Mel Brooks receiving the praise and recognition that he deserves. He is a national treasure along with being one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. ❤

@rsr789

Жыл бұрын

Um, I mean he won an Oscar for his first film... I'm pretty sure his recognition has been fully received.

@THOMASINTHE1980S

9 ай бұрын

Technically, in the United States, the Kennedy Center Honors is the performing arts' equivalent of being knighted. Brooks initially refused the Offer when George W. Bush was POTUS because of his (Brooks') distaste for his (Bush's) Iraq War Policy.@@rsr789

I watch this multiple times a year. Still watching it in 2023

To see him sitting up their and singing along with a massive smile on his face just makes this that much better. What a legend.

Harry Connick Jr needs to do a polished version of High Anxiety~it could easily be a standard. Brooks is so multifaceted, his talent is absolutely boundless

@kirigayakazuto8893

9 жыл бұрын

When I heard the original song I was like I need a faster paced song then heard this... My dreams came true

@esanch4918

9 жыл бұрын

Whoops, meant the top comment as a reply to your reply

@joseangelamievafernandez9031

Жыл бұрын

6

@angemaidment5640

Жыл бұрын

This is how it’s meant to be sung.

@TomGimmel

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same!

A standing Ovation from the President of the United States. It doesn't get much better than that.

@arvinbuenaagua5161

8 ай бұрын

Depends on the President

@mariehelena2364

8 күн бұрын

​@@arvinbuenaagua5161nah, I think it's the multiple Presidents. Mel forever. ❤

The song from “The Producers” sung by Broderick was perfect. To take the lyrics that Brooks wrote and sing them back to him in perfect reverence was a highlight of a glorious tribute.

R I P Cloris, Gene, Marty, Dom, Zero, Kenneth, Harvey, Slim, Cleavon, Madeline, Dick, and all the others who made us laugh in movies written and directed by Mel Brooks

@imjelo

10 ай бұрын

Include Leslie (Nielsen).

As a 62 year old, I have never known time without Mel Brooks first making the adults around me laugh, and then sharing the laughs with my brother as we went repeatedly to watch every movie of his over the years. Simply one of the most impactful humans in my life . . . . Ever. Thank YOU, Mr. Brooks ❤️😂

Anyone that can make us laugh at Hitler in a musical is a genius

@manuelorozco7760

Жыл бұрын

When the film remake came out, I was slowly beginning to enjoy musicals

"There will never be another one like him." Truth has never been more clearly stated.

Yeah. When the President and First Lady give you a standing ovation, you know you've made it

@maryannefeyer6332

25 күн бұрын

and Springsteen, too.

@mariehelena2364

8 күн бұрын

Mel's made it multiple Presidents over, we're blessed for him now + for years to come. A true "GOAT" as the kids say, but it's true! 😆🥰

Mel is a national treasure. No one can place his brand of humor. Thank heavens I grew up with his films. Thank you for everything, Mel

It was perfect to have Harry Connick sing "High Anxiety"! Haha

I’m not sure anyone has ever enjoyed their Kennedy Centre Honour more than Mel Brooks has - and with very good cause - what a cracking showcase of a brilliant career

@DominiqueSuberville924

10 ай бұрын

Omg, Watch the Carole King one. When a certain last singer comes out, she loses it.

This tribute brought a tear to my eye...brings back GREAT childhood memories..thanks Mel!

@chrispatterson4963

Жыл бұрын

Tears from laughing my ass off

@mariehelena2364

8 күн бұрын

Amen, Mel forever ❤

I damn well hope Mel never dies. What joy and laughter he's given us. Unique and unrepeatable.

@bookwoman53

4 ай бұрын

He has a very good autobiography called “All About Me”. It’s available as an audiobook with Mel narrating it. It was fun to listen to.

@robertaferugheli4114

4 ай бұрын

I read his autobiography. It was wonderful; just like Mel.

I'm crying from laughing at the audience when it got to Springtime for Hitler, they're just clamming up and looking at each other like "Holy shit, isn't this kinda offensive?" YESSSS, and it's hilarious. It's okay to laugh. Inquisition, WWII, laugh already! Brooks is classic!

@suewalsh1883

5 жыл бұрын

Mel Brooks is Jewish.

@geomeopeoleo1740

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s why it’s funny at least somewhat. Since all the comedy that deals with nazi or Jewish history is a way for Brooks to turn it into something different

@matthewflugstad8023

3 жыл бұрын

Talk about bad taste

@HBee5

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! hahaha love it

@susanwenner8738

2 жыл бұрын

This would be ‘canceled’ in today’s society. Laughter has become a crime.

How does this only have 470K views? Unacceptable.

It’s when mel starts singing along at 3:23 that made me smile!!

I'm tearing up watching one of my heroes being honored like the legend he deserves to be

Am I the only one still waiting for History of the World Part 2?????

@jws1272

7 жыл бұрын

Or, Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money?

@agenttheater5

7 жыл бұрын

Or Spaceballs 3: the search for Spaceballs 2?

@Gwinam

7 жыл бұрын

Or Spaceballs 0: The Unnecessary Prequel?

@toowoombaangel

7 жыл бұрын

and I would pay to see any of those

@TroyRiver92

2 жыл бұрын

It’s coming….

Frank Langela giving it all ala old school. Amazing.

I am bawling my eyes out in early April 2023 at this, even after the umpteenth watch since 2009. How many other medleys do you see the ENTIRE , FULL COMPLEMENT OF PERFORMERS on stage, ON STAGE, break out in spontaneous, seriously ovational APPLAUSE for the man who gave them "life"? We all owe so much of our cultural humanity, our inner life, to Mr Kaminsky. I too belong in that audience, because I am inwardly just like them. And I will always love you, Mel, until the day I die.

@scribe56

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

Mel Brooks is irreplaceable. Remarkable talent!

I'm still cracking my mouth with the Jack Black belt hahahahahahaha!

I remember when we used to actually celebrate arts with a sense of humor

Mel has helped a lot of us to get through difficult moments. He stuffed us with audacious, uplifting humor until we had to admit that life is pretty good, after all, especially with Mel Brooks in it. ❤❤❤❤

the love for Mr. Brooks is palpable. I feel it too. I seriously love him.

This was such a great tribute to the legendary Mel Brooks! I've always been a big fan of his films! Everyone did such a great job putting this moving tribute together! Matthew Broderick's part of the tribute was amazing! His singing was impressive! 😎👍🎊🎉👏❤️😅

Thank you Mel Brooks for a lifetime of humor

RIP Gary Beach

Still going strong at 96! Just came out with History of the World Part 2.

They cut out the part when Mel takes out his comb and uses it as a hitler mustache and gives the hell hitler salute. Everyone busted out laughing when he did that.

@kirigayakazuto8893

9 жыл бұрын

They did that to get rid of criticizing him

@agenttheater5

8 жыл бұрын

+Kirigaya Kazuto Those who'd criticizing him obviously don't know his work. Or the fact that he's Jewish....

@seamus1956

8 жыл бұрын

+agenttheater5 Absolutely correct, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn. Also was a corporal in the US Army, 78th Infantry Division serving in France & Germany, 1944-46. (and the "comb thing" was actually in a scene in the Producers, so it was kinda appropriate in this situation. What a one of a kind talent!!

@Guernicaman

6 жыл бұрын

Well, they were probably afraid of offending people. Notice how the Springtime For Hitler number didn't have any swastikas, probably for the same reason.

@roguishpaladin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guernicaman I mean, the piece doesn't need it. It's the difference between invoking something and honoring it. A show staged in front of the US president doesn't need a swastika to make its point.

The world is going to be a sadder place when he passes away. Thank you Mel! :')

@kirigayakazuto8893

9 жыл бұрын

They better have the same thing when Robert Williams died or else I'll never forgive myself

@AlphaWolf789

9 жыл бұрын

Kirigaya Kazuto Robin williams lol

@kirigayakazuto8893

9 жыл бұрын

Alpha Wolf hahahah thanks for the catch

@glennfromthebronx

5 жыл бұрын

.....Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner have a terrific hiding spot from Death! Shhhhhhhhhhh.

@MsLizziebeth1

Жыл бұрын

Hiding SPOT ?? I thought it was just eating garlic.

Mel is a all around guy in showbiz. Funny scenes and a humorous brush of world history and different takes on frictional stories.

I love this so much - I have to watch it every few months. Thank God for Mel Brooks.

This whole thing is glorious - and Mel and the Prez so enjoyed the whole thing

That honor was way over due, he certainly deserves so much more from all of us. HE THE GREATEST!

9:39 "...there will never ever be another one like him" That is so true. There will never ever be another one like Mel Brooks!!

I love his big smile It’s great seeing another great comedian laughing..... Carol Burnette

A well-deserved, touching tribute to Mel Brooks. Not only is he a comic genius, but he wrote some great musicals too. The producers was one of my favourites, so funny, so clever, brilliant.😂

Gary Beach is a true master. GENIUOS.

Mel Brooks is the greatest comedic writer, producer, and director of all time.

I'm a few years too late but I want to add that in a twist that is nothing less than poetic. Mell Brooks wrote his own tribute over a number of decades because no one else would ever be better at it.

Mel Brooks is a genius!

They should've changed a bit of the finale, saying, "He filled up our empty lives, filled it to the brim, etc." which is saying that Mel did this to all of us and we are better people because of him.

One of THE funniest parts is at around 7:45, and De Niro looks over at Mel like, "OMG, really?", because he's laughing that much......

@fireskycam9889

2 жыл бұрын

If you can make Robert De Niro laugh at a camp Hitler impression, then you've made it.

@jws1272

2 жыл бұрын

@@fireskycam9889 EXACTLY!!!

@christinechepeleffwaybackr8225

Жыл бұрын

Gary Beach was just fantastic, OMG!

@ultraviolettas

Жыл бұрын

I DIED 😭

May he live to be 100!! This year I believe.

The perfect tribute to a true genius.

Oh my dear Mel Brooks. I was so incredibly sad when Anne Bancroft died in 2005, because both were absolute exceptional artists. Each on its own but together simply unbeatable. I love his ,,To be or Not to be" 😂😂😂 although I can almost speak the lyrics to the end, I have to watch it over and over again. His "Leslie Nielden-Dracula" or those: "CampTownLadies -- from the 'Wild Wild West' I really love these films. Not everyone likes 'Brooks humor' but they don't have to. I think getting the Medal of Arts from the first black president, even though Mel got the first black sheriff (with a wink) in 'The Wild Wild West', at least shows that Obaba likes his sense of humor. The tribute was wonderful , especially the end when everyone raises their hands '-horizontally-' and then turns them to '-vertically' at the top. Wonderful... and more than deserved..✨👯‍♂️👯👯👏👏👏🥰

So sad how prophetic the words “there will never ever be another one like him” truly are… modern society will never allow another mel brooks to arise, they’ll be cancelled in a matter of moments.

@mariehelena2364

8 күн бұрын

I haven't given up hope, this humor will rise again, and we need it more than ever. I'm grateful Mel's still around - long may be live, and his memory + influence even longer! ❤🥰

I absolutely love it all! What great memories! I saw this when it first aired. It never gets old! Love Mel Brooks!

This always makes me so emotive, what a masterpiece of a tribute to give someone... His characters turning the meaning of his song around to be a homage to him never fails to get me

All american people out there. Be proud of yourself! You contribute with so much talent and happiness. And you choose such a charming president!

Mel Brooks. The man with rapier whit (and mega talented spouse!), who could point out the po-faced orthodoxy with a laugh. Thank god we had him recognised, prized and loved for so long. We really need him these days. X

@mariehelena2364

8 күн бұрын

Amen!! And so happy for some of truly funny + talented people he introduced to a wider audience - thinking especially of Madeline Kahn, lost way too soon but what a fantastically funny lady 🥲

Watching history of the world part 2 has reminded me of my absolute adoration and love of this man!! ❤️❤️❤️ Had to come and look for anything featuring him

Mel singing along with Jack LOL

I WANT TO HUG MEL BROOKS!

I love watching this. I mean, each of these songs and movies are classics, and how touched does Mel look at the end?? I'm also impressed how perfect the choice of singers were for each of those songs. Obviously Frank Langella sang the 12 Chairs song because he sang it in the movie, but I couldn't think of anyone more perfect to sing High Anxiety than Harry Connick Jr, or Richard Kind singing the Inquisition song. Just inspired choices.

They overlooked one of my favorite films, "To Be, or Not to Be" where he gave Anne Bancroft most of the great lines. Mrs. Brooks also appeared in "Silent Movie", of course, but in the Polish film, she shone as the brightest star in Mel's firmament.

@sha11235

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he didn't direct or write To Be or Not to Be, so they didn't count it. They couldn't put everything in there.

@emmarose4234

2 жыл бұрын

The Hitler rap was TBoNTB’s only associated song, right?

The only Kennedy Center Honors show worth watching. Mel Brooks is the best! Although, Germans will never forget these jokes. I just know for whatever reason.

That’s some audience. Eddie Vedder, Phillip Seymour Hoffman RIP, Alan Alda & Donald Sutherland. ⭐️

Grew up watching his movies.

Who would have thought this would be so relevant now

Mel brooks is a great director,blazing saddles,the best

@manuelorozco7760

Жыл бұрын

I prefer Young Frankenstein

I have to watch this Every time it comes on.

I love Harry Connivk Jnr too

Oh Mel ❤ What gift,(gifts), you gave us all. Thank you dear man. 🙏🏽 L' Chaim

Mel Brooks is an unique GENIUS!

Matthew Broderick did a great job!

I am cry Why? Greetings from Germany

Mel Brooks Created the background of my generation

An American treasure!

Happy Birthday, Mel!

What a 1-derful celebration for the multi talented Mr Mel Brooks, may he live to be a healthy 120, God Bless him !!!

Gaw damn you Harry Conick Jr. Bringing tears to my eyes, with your beautiful, lovely, singing voice. 🤧🥲

A pure genius and legend

That was just perfect!!!!

Whats this moisture coming from my eyes.... Great tribute!

Wonderful!🥰🤩

A truly wonderful and heartfelt tribute to one of the finest and funniest comedic geniuses.

He is a god of comedy who can make any one laugh

Such an array of talent bringing to life the staggering panoply of Mel Brooks’ imagination

About as star-studded as you can get!

A great tribute to a Hollywood legend.

wow to mathew broderick

Mel was like damn I should redo men in tights and cast Jack Black 😂. Thank god he’s in History of the world part 2

What a fantastic tribute!!

Happy Independence Day, happy July 4th, God Bless America friends, eternal gratitude gorgeous performers that made of our lives a better place, wish you pick up the best golden memories of all, fans love youuuuu guys 👍💪🌺🥳🍾✌️💋😂😅😆♥️🥂🍀🦋💐🙋🎂🤗👏💎🎂👏🤗👏🎂💎

So much talent. So good.

Wonderful.

Bravo!!!

Oh Mel...God bless you!! We love you so!! 💚

This was entirely beautiful! 💖

Thanks for uploading this! It's great!