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Mel Brooks' Comedy Bridge
- Mel Brooks bridges classic Borscht Belt comedy with 1970s edgy taboo-breaking humor.
- His films mix old vaudeville styles with a softer, accessible approach to controversial topics.
Fluctuating Joke Density
- Mel Brooks' movies feature varying joke densities with peaks and troughs.
- His classic films alternate between killer jokes and more ramshackle humor in structure.
Comedy Rewatchability Contrast
- Monty Python's sketches build tension and escalate, staying funny on repeated listens.
- Mel Brooks' jokes are more direct and less layered, losing impact after one viewing.