Melvin Kaminsky, a comedy giant, developed his humorous personality in Brooklyn and the Catskill Mountains before writing for "Your Show of Shows". He created the iconic "2000 Year Old Man" album with Carl Reiner, and his satirical film "The Producers" won the 1968 Oscar for best screenplay.
American Masters
Melvin Kaminsky, a comedy giant, honed his aggressively funny personality on the streets of Brooklyn and in the Catskill Mountains, earning him more awards than any other living entertainer in 60 years of show business.
