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May 14, 2026 at 07:21 PM
No Joke, Ahead of His 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks Donates His Hilarious Archive to the National Comedy Center
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Legendary comedian Mel Brooks, nearing his 100th birthday, has generously donated his extensive archive of notes, scripts, and photographs to the National Comedy Center, preserving his legacy.
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