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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Mel Brooks turns 100
Caption: Mel Brooks turns 100. The comedy legend, who was born on June 28th, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, has stayed busy in the autumn of his life. Last year, it was announced that Brooks is reprising his role as the beloved character Yogurt in the upcoming 2027 sequel to Spaceballs, his 1987 Star Wars parody film. He was also the subject of HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! which was released in January. The Young Frankenstein director has previously opened up about his secret to long life, which he puts down to his sense of humour. ”I think laughing keeps you healthy and happy," Brooks told People magazine in January this year. ”It's an amazing sound, people laughing at something I created. Making comedy is a great job. It keeps you sane and happy. It gives you a reason to be alive.” Brooks received a special nod from the AFI to celebrate his latest milestone. The movie organisation released a list of the 100 greatest comedies back in 2004, ranking Brooks' classic Blazing Saddles at number six. As of his birthday, however, it has been elevated all the way to number one, displacing the previous funniest ever film, Some Like It Hot. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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