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episode 5437: Comedy Legend Mel Brooks
Brooks wrote countless edgy jokes over the years, but he doesn't regret any of them. In fact, his only regret is the jokes he didn't tell. Brooks calls comedy his "delicious refuge" from the world. His memoir is All About Me! is now out in paperback.
David Bianculli reviews Wednesday, the new Addams Family spin-off.