A madcap romp through human history as only he could tell it, HISTORY OF THE WORLD: PART I (1981) stars and is directed, written and produced by the incomparable Mel Brooks – recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...

Ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed comedies of all time, BLAZING SADDLES (1974) was co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Mel Brooks, who also appears in a dual role. Of the film’s placement on AFI’s list – at #6 – Brooks...

Ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed comedies of all time, BLAZING SADDLES (1974) was co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Mel Brooks, who also appears in a dual role. Of the film’s placement on AFI’s list – at #6 – Brooks has said, ““I am so angry at...