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In this episode of 'Anthologies Attack,' hosts Father Malone and Antonio LLapur discuss Mel Brooks' classic comedy film 'History of the World, Part 1.' From the Stone Age to the French Revolution, they explore segments like the Old Testament, the Inquisition, highlighting memorable performances by Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, and more. They also touch on Brooks' comedic style, the impact of key figures like Orson Welles, and the film's moments of cringeworthy humor and timeless jokes.

00:00 Welcome to Anthologies Attack!
01:53 Introducing Mel Brooks' History of the World Part One 
07:05 Mel Brooks' Cinematic Style and Influence
12:35 The Success and Budget of History of the World Part One 
14:24 The Impact of Mel Brooks' Comedy 
26:07 The Stone Age and Old Testament Segments 
36:30 The Roman Empire 
44:06 Madeline Kahn's Brilliance 
56:33 The Inquisition Musical Number
01:00:50 French Revolution Segment
01:07:53 Final Thoughts on Mel Brooks and His Legacy

Antonio Llapur
SwampMediaGroup.com
@swampmediagroup

Father Malone
FatherMalone71@gmail.com
Patreon.com/FatherMalone