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‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Is a Super Jewish Documentary About the History-Making Comedian

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 28 Jan

The documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" is a reverential exploration of the legendary comedian's deep connection to his Jewish identity, as shown through his work and life.

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Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.

Stephen Silver in JTA · 21 Jan

Judd Apatow, a renowned Jewish filmmaker, pays homage to comedy legend Mel Brooks in a new two-part HBO documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!"

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Judd Apatow on why Mel Brooks' influence 'will last as long as our jokes'

PJ Grisar in Forward · 19 Jan

Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary.

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Judd Apatow’s New Movie Is The Rom-Com We’ve Been Waiting For

Forward · 4 May 2017

Judd Apatow produces "The Big Sick," a refreshing twist on the classic romantic comedy.

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Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman Returns — to Netflix, Natch

Forward · 18 Mar 2016

Paul Reubens makes a notable comeback as Pee-Wee Herman in the Netflix production "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday," co-produced with Judd Apatow.

0 Culture Israel

'Re-Brissening' Jon Stewart and David Ben-Gurion

Forward · 5 Aug 2009

The text discusses the idea of Jewish celebrities reclaiming their birth names as a way to celebrate their Jewish heritage and combat past anti-Semitism.