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I THOUGHT I WAS TALLER: A SHORT HISTORY OF MEL BROOKS

Monday 27 December 2004 9pm-10.20pm

An Arena Special from 1981 with Alan Yentob trying to

interview Mel Brooks about his life and work.

Conversation Piece
27 December 1988 Radio 4
Mel Brooks talks to Sue MacGregor about

	The Producers 1 min 15
	why Dustin Hoffman didn't work on The Producers 1 min 13
	how Blazing Saddles nearly wasn't released 2 min 19
	integrating a message into his films 1 min 35

The World This Weekend
13 April 1975 Radio 4
Mel Brooks talks to Roger Cook about

	funding for his films and where he gets his ideas 1 min 40
	himself 0 min 34
	his early career 0 min 30

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	Mel Brooks American filmmaker, actor and comedian Mel Brook's films are best known for their slapstick and verbal humour. They include The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It.

	THE PRODUCERS Monday 27 December 2004 10.20pm-11.55pm

	SONGS FROM THE PRODUCERS Monday 27 December 2004 11.55pm-12.30am Documentary about the recording of the soundtrack to Mel Brooks' hit stage show The Producers, starring Nathan Lane.