HBO Doc Unpacks Comedy Legend Mel Brooks

The career of comedy icon Mel Brooks, spanning over 75 years, is the subject of the new two-part HBO documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!". Released as Brooks approached his 100th birthday on June 28, the film directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio has garnered six Primetime Emmy Award nominations. These nominations include Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.

The documentary delves into Brooks' remarkable journey, from his early days writing for "Your Show of Shows" to his visionary transition into filmmaking. Directors Apatow and Bonfiglio share insights into their approach to capturing the man behind the iconic characters, touching upon his lifelong friendship with Carl Reiner and his marriage to Anne Bancroft.