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Oh vey, Mel Brooks is turning 100 [Spiffy]
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 26, 2026
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100.
ABC7 New York
· Jun 28, 2026
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
Mel Brooks turns 100 today - a century of comedy from a Brooklyn legend who never stopped making us laugh.
UPI
· Jun 28, 2026
Famous birthdays for June 28: Mel Brooks, John Elway
Famous birthdays for June 28: Mel Brooks, John Elway
Hello Magazine
· Jun 29, 2026
Mel Brooks is still thriving at 100 in new behind-the-scenes photos shared by Josh Gad
Mel Brooks is still thriving at 100 in new behind-the-scenes photos shared by comedian Josh Gad in heartwarming tribute
Spiked Magazine
· Jun 28, 2026
Here’s to Mel Brooks, the 100-year-old man
The post Here’s to Mel Brooks, the 100-year-old man appeared first on spiked.
ArcaMax
· Jun 29, 2026
AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'
LOS ANGELES — The American Film Institute is giving Mel Brooks one more reason to celebrate his 100th birthday. In honor of the comedy legend’s centennial, AFI announced Sunday that it was reorganizing its “100 Years ... 100 Laughs” list,...
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