Kennedy Center Honors 2009 - Tribute to Mel Brooks

[TheDeltaNu]

Obama loves it!

[WaterNymph69]

JACK BLACK IN TIGHTS!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[MrCristoforoantonio]

Mel Brooks is perhaps the greatest filmmaker of all time. Certainly the funniest!!!

[redcoat108]

Looking at Mel's face at the end was great, he deserved this performance and honor a comedy genius and a great guy.

[hotdave86000]

??? U .

[Slowlondon]

Who is the lady behind Mel Brooks?

[Moamg]

Loved it! Love both Matthews and wish Anne Bancroft was still alive to share this moment with Mel Brooks.

[MissMockingjay]

i know like the film producers is like fiction and stuff but why is there a black nazi....

[SuperJillpill]

i love how mel brooks was singing with hitler:) you can see him mouth the words....

[theproducerspart2]

There will never ever be another one like him and that is a fact!

[ScarletSparrow88]

I remember Matthew Morrison (Mr. Shue) said when he went to get a pic with the president, the president said he wasn't getting a pic with him and Matthew just responed, "I totally understand."

[marlitamoxa]

mr she is nazi? so thats why dont like mercedes and kurk D:

[idiotglee]

'so sorry Anne & Dom aren't there to see this

[MergGates1]

*swwwoooon* Matthew Brodrick.

[1976jtd]

what movie is spring time for hitler from

[BiLlAbBoNg]

@1976jtd I think it was from a broadway show called "The Producers"

[darkshade238]

@1976jtd The Producers

[elfishimp]

@1976jtd OMG, you have GOT to see "The Producers" There are 2 one from 1968 with Mel Brooks (better) and one from the Broadway Play which is more recent.

[acapellagirl24]

@elfishimp Mel Brooks never starred in the original film. He wrote and directed it, and produced the 2005 version, as well as writing every single song and adapting the book. he was involved in both films but did not star in either.

[cazia9]

@elfishimp The 1968 one was written, directed, and produced by Brooks, then the stage musical was based on the 1968 film with a few changes for the screen-to-stage adaptation, then the 2005 film is based on the stage musical :)

[baronessdouglass]

Robert De Niro's face at 7:43 XD

[mumupy]

Gary Beach did that same role in the film!awesome...

[mumupy]

wasnt richard kind in History of the World part 1?

[Wailot6]

lol 07:34 that's something you don's see in a Nazi rally... I random Black guy in the background

[IchigoRenkinjutsu]

I say Johnny Barrowman did a better job at the beginning than this guy.

[TheKeksiify]

@IchigoRenkinjutsu TOTALLY! I just wish that he would be in this.

[mumupy]

we need more mel brooks films today!an i cant believe there was no "Puttin' on the Ritz"

[hairypolack]

Notice the Nazis had blank arm bands?

[jimgravesus]

I love Obama applauding Hitler.

[cainster]

seen this video multiple formats, this particular one several times at least, and never noticed until now that one of the backup dancer/singers for "Men inTights" is a woman wearing a (cheesy?) moustache. Hilarious and just perfect for Brooks.

[joebstarsurfer]

mell Brooks Rocks did know about the Inquisition song oops.

[tranquilitybase]

And Anne was not there to share it with him. An American original.

[tranquilitybase]

What not to like?

Bobby at 7:43

[KyleOgilvie1]

no, sorry got that worng. omg mel brooks i real, i thougt he was just a myth, turns out he is a legend.

[KyleOgilvie1]

i thought he was just a legend.

[KyleOgilvie1]

omg mel brooks is real.

[MrImastinker]

ROGER DEBRIS!

[Janograd]

@MrImastinker Roger ELIZABETH Debris XD

[MrImastinker]

@Janograd 8I

[IJVin]

6:29 A black Nazi?

On a related note, those male chorus dancers have some quick costume changes.

[myRincon]

doesn't Michelle look stunning in that dress?

[megan132]

whats the name of the girl who is in the red dress? i know shes supposed to be portraying ulla, but whats the actual actresses name?

[darthraven178]

Truer words have never been spoken there will never ever be another one like him.....TO YOU MEL THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS=)

[JuwGirl]

I cried at the end. This was beautiful.

[jrgorilla1]

ALSO 5:43 what is with that stupid bitch behind mel? SHUT UP AND LAUGH OR GET THE FUCK OUT

[JAMIETNY]

@jrgorilla1 if im not mistaken it is a friend of his

[jrgorilla1]

CARL KASELL! CARL KASELL IS ANNOUNCING!! HE SHOULD BE THE ONE GETTING HONORED!

[crazy4max]

I love the face that guy is making at 7:44

What's his name?

[acapellagirl24]

@crazy4max Robert De Niro? You seriously didn't recognize Robert De Niro???

[crazy4max]

@acapellagirl24 Not the face he was making!

[QueenoDisney]

I loved when he was singing along with Jack Black! That was so cute!

[JAMIETNY]

@QueenoDisney Yes , if you get to see any of the documentaries of The Producers that aired on PBS you will notice that Mel attends all the rehearsals and yes he mouths the lines along with the actors. He is the only one i know of that writes the story,and and music & songs entirely in many of his productions, He is truely a master of his craft. I became a Mel Brooks fan when i started watching a tv show that aired many years ago "Get Smart" starring Don Adams. Mel wrote that tv series.

[redcoat108]

Mel Brooks your a legend and a great man and the best comedian ever no one can do what you can do Blazing saddles, History of the World part 1, and Spaceballs

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[ixxheartxxxyou]

I love how moved Mel is throughout this. His reaction chokes me up.

[FutureDJHero]

This would happen again when Mel dies hopefully eventually

[911ImDieingOfLove]

haha i love watching obamas reactions.

[kyoungmb10]

Gary Beach is having the best time up there!

[guillermoj1]

Fantástico!

[craigisbond007]

at 2:05 you can see the two people who have played Hawkeye in MASH

[SimbaJoey12]

Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks!

[ShaharKrausz]

This is the greatest salute for the God of Comedy.

We <3 you, Mel Brooks.

[citycountrylife]

"there will never ever be another one like him."

truer words have never been spoken.

Mel Brooks - you are amazing.

[Careytaz]

At the risk of sounding like an absolute whoos this is just beautiful... Seeing his reaction during till him even got me a bit emotional. A true living legend and a master of his craft

[historyliveson28]

Its so touching to see Mr. Brooks get so emotional during "Til Him". This man is a living legend, and those are so few these days. When he finally goes, I will truly be sad and weep. But I will not weep tears of sadness only, but tears of joy at the legacy he leaves behind, a legacy of making smile and be filled with joy.

[zombielettemia8508]

the only thing that would've made that night more perfect for Mel is having Anne Bancroft at his side...I love you Mel Brooks!!

[goliath619]

Her face when Springtime for Hitler comes on. 5:42 Classic. Same expression of the audience in The Producers. Lol.

[LilmizazianQT]

I have loved Mel Brooks since I was five years old, when my sister introduced me to the movie Dracula: Dead and Loving it. I'm so happy they honored him in this way. He truly is a legend.

[halifaxx55]

They're fantastic!

[sugaxshyxtype]

I still can't believe that's actually MR. SHUE singing Springtime For Hitler.

[disneygeek12]

@sugaxshyxtype He hardly sung it... It was very bad.

[Bugsb129]

@sugaxshyxtype i can

[93142]

Epic!! Amazing!!