Mel Brooks' History of the World Part 2 is now on Hulu.
I've watched all the available episodes.
There are a few moments where skits have a Brooks feel, and that's pretty good considering that he probably didn't participate at any level approaching that of his younger years. (Every sketch might have had his input, but the execution on set might have gone differently under his direction.)
In some cases you can sense other writers' voices.
It's still entertaining. That unique Brooks corniness isn't there all the time, and that makes it harder to grade evenly.
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