Mel Brooks made a rare recent appearance to celebrate another comedy legend. The 99-year-old filmmaker appeared in a pre-taped opening for The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, which premiered on Netflix after being filmed earlier in April. According to Entertainment Weekly, Mel Brooks used the moment to praise Murphy’s influence on comedy, film, and culture. The tribute honored Murphy’s decades-long career, from his ea…
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