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Mel Brooks Turns 100: A Century of Laughter!
28 Jun
Summary
- Mel Brooks is celebrating his 100th birthday on Sunday, June 28.
- He began his career over seventy years ago as a writer.
- Brooks believes laughter contributes to a healthy and happy life.

Legendary comedian Mel Brooks is set to celebrate his 100th birthday on Sunday, June 28. His career, spanning more than seventy years, began in the early 1950s as a writer and comic for the acclaimed variety show 'Your Show of Shows.'
Brooks, an EGOT winner, has consistently championed the power of humor. He shared in an interview earlier this year that he believes laughter is essential for maintaining health and happiness. He fondly recalled the long lives of his friends and colleagues, including Carl Reiner and Sid Caesar, who both lived into their 90s, emphasizing the role of shared laughter in their lives.