Mel Brooks | DISNEY THIS DAY

Mel Brooks | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 28, 1926

June 28, 2026

On this day in 1926, director, writer, producer, and actor Mel Brooks was born. His career has spanned 70 years, with accolades including an EGOT and multiple lifetime achievement awards. For Disney, Brooks appeared as himself or parodies of himself in ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Forky Asks a Question,’ ‘Special Agent Oso,’ ‘Mickey’s Audition,’ ‘Mickey’s 50,’ ‘History of the World, Part II,’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ Although canceled, his idea for “Hotel Mel” became the inspiration for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction. [100 years ago in 2026]

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