About this episode

The episode discusses Mel Brooks' film 'The Producers' and its impact on comedy.

MAKE A NOISE: THE PRODUCERS (1967) Mel Brooks’ directorial debut launched one of comedy’s greatest careers by asking an impossible question: could Adolf Hitler be funny? Eric Samaniego is joined by One of Us contributor and The Movie Buff critic Nathan Flynn to discuss The Producers. Listen as they discuss the unforgettable performances of Zero […]

People in this episode

Host: Eric Samaniego

Guest: Nathan Flynn

Topics covered

• comedy
• film analysis
• directorial debut
• The Producers
• Mel Brooks
• performances

Keywords

• Mel Brooks
• The Producers
• comedy
• film review
• 1967
• Zero Mostel
• Gene Wilder

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Books & works: The Producers

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