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What makes a great comedy movie?

To celebrate comedy legend Mel Brooks' centennial, the American Film Institute has crowned ‘Bla...

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16.02 30 Jun 2026


What makes a great comedy movie?


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16.02 30 Jun 2026


To celebrate comedy legend Mel Brooks' centennial, the American Film Institute has crowned ‘Blazing Saddles’ the funniest American movie of all time, moving the classic satire to the top of its ‘100 Years...100 Laughs’ list and nudging ‘Some Like It Hot’ into second.

But, what makes a great comedy film?

Andy McCarroll, host of the ‘Extra Vision’ podcast, joins Shane to discuss.


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