About this episode

Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky discuss Mel Brooks and his impact on comedy and Jewish identity in the context of the HBO Max documentary.

In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky talk about Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, the HBO Max documentary celebrating Mel Brooks and a lifetime of unapologetic comedy. From The Producers to Blazing Saddles, Brooks never hid what he was doing or why — using laughter to mock power, puncture tyranny, and refuse the demand for Jewish silence or […]

People in this episode

Hosts: Rabbi Knopf, Rabbi Olitzky

Topics covered

• Mel Brooks
• comedy
• HBO Max documentary
• Jewish identity
• satire
• power dynamics

Keywords

• Mel Brooks
• HBO Max
• comedy
• Jewish humor
• satire
• The Producers
• Blazing Saddles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBO Max

Books & works: The Producers, Blazing Saddles

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