Mel Brooks

The Internet was poised and ready for lampooning Django Unchained, and Mel Brooks provided the solution 40 years ago.

The Schwartz is strong with Mel Brooks’ Star Wars spoof starring Rick Moranis, John Candy, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and Brooks himself.

Cary Elwes makes for a fine Robin of Loxley (complete with real British accent) in Mel Brooks’ not-bad spoof of the Merry Men legend.

Evil Prince John is oppressing the people while good King Richard is away on the Crusades. Robin steals from the tax collectors, wins an archery contest, defeats the Sheriff, and r…

From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind’s evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious, we learn the truth behind the Roman Emperor, we lea…

Wonder what the other 5 said…From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

A woman must go to extremes to save her father’s life. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Poverty reigns in old France. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

How man created music. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Zooming along, protecting the Hebrew race. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

No, no, no, no, no, no, YES! From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Don’t get saucy with me Bernaise! From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Should the senate aspire to more noble causes? From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Mel Brooks attends the Last Supper. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.

Bea Arthur runs the Roman unemployment office. From History of the World Part 1, a Mel Brooks film.