Photos: 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks
June 7, 2013
Martin Short and dancers perform a musical tribute to honoree Mel Brooks during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Honoree Mel Brooks speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170084603 )
Comedian Martin Short, center, and dancers perform a musical tribute to director Mel Brooks' films during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Actor Robert De Niro speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170076912 )
Actor Carl Reiner speaks in the audience during during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170086900 )
Television host Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the American Film Institute's 41st Life Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California June 6, 2013. Producer Mel Brooks was honoured with the award. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni ( USA/ )
Comedian Martin Short, left, and a dancer perform a musical tribute to the Mel Brooks-directed film "Young Frankenstein" during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Actress Cloris Leachman gestures to honoree Mel Brooks in the audience during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Comedian Sarah Silverman waves to honoree Mel Brooks during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Producer Mel Brooks (R) is congratulated by director and presenter Martin Scorsese after accepting the American Film Institute's 41st Life Achievement Award at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California June 6, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni ( USA/ )
Actress Cloris Leachman speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085202 )
Director David Lynch, right, presents honoree Mel Brooks with a jacket that he wore during the filming of "The Elephant Man," during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. Brooks was the executive producer of "The Elephant Man." (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Actor Morgan Freeman speaks at the American Film Instituteís 41st Life Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California June 6, 2013. Producer Mel Brooks was honoured with the award. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni ( USA/ )
Billy Crystal addresses the audience during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Mel Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Actress Amy Poehler speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170078733 )
TV Host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170078681 )
Comedian Sarah Silverman speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 170076952 )
Honoree Mel Brooks speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085008 )
Director Martin Scorsese addresses the audience during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Mel Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Martin Short, right, and a dancer perform a musical tribute to Mel Brooks' film "The Producers" during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Brooks at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Actor Cary Elwes speaks during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170079402 )
Martin Short, center, and dancers perform a musical tribute to honoree Mel Brooks during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Carl Reiner shows off his notes as he delivers a testimonial to honoree Mel Brooks during the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizello/Invision/AP) ( AFI 41st Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Show )
Director David Lynch speaks onstage during the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085125 )
Honoree Mel Brooks attends 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170064095 )
Actor Dick Van Patten attends the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and
Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170064156 )
Actress Amy Yasbeck attends the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170064182 )
Actress Amy Yasbeck (L) and honoree Mel Brooks attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170061407 )
Actress Luana Piovani attends AFI's 41st Life Achievement Award Tribute to Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. 23647_006_JK_0257.JPG (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170072907 )
Actor/comedian Richard Lewis (L) and producer Joyce Lapinsky attend AFI's 41st Life Achievement Award Tribute to Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. 23647_006_JK_0105.JPG (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170073072 )
Actress Isla Fisher attends the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085050 )
Comedian and TV host Jimmy Kimmel (L) and writer Molly McNearney attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085107 )
Lisa Hoffman and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170085135 )
Honoree Mel Brooks, Larry David, and daughter Cazzie David attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks after party at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170089525 )
Filmmakers Judd Apatow (L) and Jay Roach attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks after party at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170089558 )
Honoree Mel Brooks (L) and actress Daphne Zuniga attend the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks after party at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170089561 )
A view of atmosphere at a reception at the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Special Broadcast will air Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TNT and Wednesday, July 24 on TCM as part of an All-Night Tribute to Brooks. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI) ( 170064433 )