History of the World, Part I–which has no sequel–spoofs multiple genres in this anthology showing that there are no limits to the mind of writer-director Mel Brooks. In depicting a few periods of time in world history, Brooks also spoofs other films or stories in doing so. Aspects of “The Stone Age” parody that of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Brooks isn’t shy of placing many gags in this era. Whether its the invention of music…
"History of the World: Part I isn’t Mel Brooks’ Best"