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Season 1 – Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

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Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, one of the most enduring comedic voices of our time.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Blessed with an enthralling raconteur as its subject, The 99 Year Old Man! is an affectionate and hilarious retrospective as well as a wistful reminder that even a long life well-lived has its fair share of heartbreak.

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Ben Travers IndieWire 5d
B
We may know Mel Brooks as well as we can know anyone who lives, for us, primarily on screens. But “The 99-Year-Old Man!” is a good reminder that when it comes to kind and talented people, there’s always more to see. Go to Full Review Jake Coyle Associated Press 5d
3/4
The losses that add up in Brooks’ life never outstrip the laughter. You’re left wondering if Brooks is one of the funniest people to ever live, or one of the wisest. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 5d
That Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is funny and well-sourced and thoughtfully composed isn’t surprising, but the emotional potency perhaps is. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 14h
4/5
What sets The 99 Year Old Man! apart from the current glut of entertainment icon docs is that Brooks' comedic ideas were incendiary 60 years ago and they're just as incendiary now, even though the culture has evolved dramatically in that time. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 18h
The commentary by dozens of admirers and career-highlight TV and movie snippets are great of course, nostalgic but purposeful, meaningful in the context of Brooks’ life and influence on showbiz. Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com 1d
4/5
But, beyond reviewing and celebrating the milestones and anecdotes of his life, Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! is an exaltation of the subversive and provocative power of comedy... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robyn J @RobynJ 8h Awesome documentary. I always admired Mel Brooks' films. It was so sad seeing Rob Reiner. See more Craig H @CBHAtl 19h Really marvelous in-depth, touching, hilarious, and wonderful interviews (recent) with Mel. Brilliant editing, for example taking segments from at least four talk show appearances where he told the absolutely hilarious story of his becoming Cary Grant's instant bestie and lunch buddy for a week or so until they ran out of things to talk about! And the love of comedy, his love for his wives and children, and so many great gifts of humor he gave to the world like no one else, he is amazing and so is this documentary! ENJOY IT See more Koo K @Koocool 3d For all Mel Brooks fans out there See more Reja S. @rsabet 3d Must see if you grew up watching and loving Mel Brooks movies. See more dave b 4d Fabulous Awesome Great A must watch. Introspective. My only complaint is that I think the photos and clips should have dates in the lower right corner. See more Scott W 4d A beautiful tribute to a man who has given us so much to laugh about. Never knew he was a WWII vet! The clips with Sid Caesar & Carl Reiner are soooooo funny. An absolute must watch! See more Read all reviews
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Jerry Seinfeld

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Adam Sandler

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Nick Kroll

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Patton Oswalt

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Conan O'Brien

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2026 Chronicling the early experiences that shaped Brooks' comedic voice, from his childhood in Brooklyn, to his combat service in WWII, and the highs and lows of working in the Borscht Belt and the dawning era of television. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 23, 2026 Charting Brooks' rise to superstardom and the enduring impact of his work on audiences and future generations of comedic writers and performers. Details
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Season Info

Director
Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio
Executive Producer
Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio, Kevin Salter, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Network
HBO
Genre
Biography, Comedy, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2026