Two Jewish guys invented modern comedy in a living room. No, seriously.
A brief look at Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's 2,000 Year Old Man routine and how it influenced countless comedians since its inception.
Acting
Brooks and Reiner still razor-sharp decades later.
Writing
Improvised genius that became comedy scripture.
Director
Kel Symons
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The routine started accidentally at a 1950 party when Reiner asked Brooks how things were going in Palestine.
Steve Allen, Dick Cavett, and Conan O'Brien all cite this routine as foundational to American talk-show comedy.
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