For a couple years Mel Brooks was the hottest, and most emulated, comedic director in Hollywood. But, like most schtick comedians Brooks was only as good as his material and after Young Frankenstein the well went completely dry. Taking into consideration the enormous popularity of Airplane and the Naked Gun series Brooks’ zany influence lived on long after he faded from the scene.

1967  The Producers ***1/2
1970  The Twelve Chairs ***1/2
1974  Blazing Saddles ***
1974  Young Frankenstein ***1/2
1976  Silent Movie ***
1977  High Anxiety ***
1981  History of the World Pt. 1 ***
1987  Spaceballs ***
1991  Life Stinks **1/2
1993  Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1997  Dracula: Dead and Loving It