Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: Grandmasters of Comedy

For more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh, through either their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. These giants of American comedy conquered every medium they took on: television, films, Broadway, and recordings. Media historian Brian Rose takes a look at their extraordinary achievements, from their work together on comedian Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” to their accomplishments as writers, directors, and performers.