# Mel Brooks Turns 100

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Podcast: [Ruthie's Table 4](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ruthie-s-table-4-4309343)
Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/river-cafe-table-4/mel-brooks-turns-100
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This week marks a very special occasion. My friend, Mel Brooks, is turning 100. For the best part of a century, he has lit up the world with his warmth and humour, delighting audiences as a writer, director, actor and comedian. From The Producers and Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein, his unique talents have left an indelible mark on film, television and theatre. To celebrate Mel, we're going to revisit some of the best moments from his wonderful appearance on Ruthie's Table 4, back in 2023 - one of my favourite ever episodes. We talk about the food of his childhood in Brooklyn, keeping carp in the bathtub, eating in the army, his friendship with Cary Grant, his uncanny impression of a cat, and many more memories from one of the greatest storytellers of our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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