{"id":67656,"date":"2024-01-10T09:01:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/10\/mel-brooks-wins-an-honorary-oscar-at-the-governors-awards\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T09:01:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:01:40","slug":"mel-brooks-wins-an-honorary-oscar-at-the-governors-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/10\/mel-brooks-wins-an-honorary-oscar-at-the-governors-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Mel Brooks wins an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mel Brooks<\/a> has received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. <\/p>\n

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Mel Brooks has received an honorary Oscar<\/p>\n

The 97-year-old comedy star admitted that the prestigious accolade “really means a lot” to him, after he was serenaded with songs from his legendary career by presenters Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick<\/a> at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Tuesday (09.01.24).<\/p>\n

After collecting his award, Mel said: “This is beautiful. I got to tell you, this means a lot to me. It really means a lot.”<\/p>\n

The iconic star received his first Oscar back in 1968, when he won Best Original Screenplay for ‘The Producers’, the hit comedy film that he wrote and directed.<\/p>\n

But, on this occasion, Mel joked that he he’ll be taking better care of his latest Oscar.<\/p>\n

\nThe ‘Blazing Saddles’ star – whose career has spanned more than seven decades – quipped: “I miss it so much. I never should have sold it.”<\/p>\n

\nMel subsequently explained that it “meant a lot” to be awarded a place in his family, as the youngest of four boys.<\/p>\n

\nThe acclaimed director then compared his family life to his career in Hollywood.<\/p>\n

\nHe said: “It’s the same thing in showbusiness. If your fellow writers, directors, etc. like you and appreciate your work, it means a lot. It means a whole lot.<\/p>\n

\n“When your peers appreciate your work and they salute you with this golden statue, it means a great deal.”<\/p>\n

\nBefore leaving the stage, Mel reiterated that he’ll cherish his latest award, joking that he “won’t sell this one”.<\/p>\n

\nThe veteran comedian – who served in the US army during World War Two, before moving into showbiz – quipped: “I won’t sell this one, I swear to God!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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