Tag: History of the World Part II

History of the World, Part II
Interviews

History of the World, Part II Writer/Director/EP David Stassen on Working With Mel Brooks and Why Casting Posed a Challenge

Written by:Danielle SolzmanPosted on:

The following interview with History of the World, Part II multi-hyphenate David Stassen was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with Stassen  on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. David Stassen grew up on Mel Brooks movies when he was a kid so perhaps it was fate that would later put him in the…

"History of the World, Part II Writer/Director/EP David Stassen on Working With Mel Brooks and Why Casting Posed a Challenge"
History of the World, Part II
Television

History of the World, Part II is Worth The Wait

Written by:Danielle SolzmanPosted on:

At long last, History of the World, Part II is finally seeing the light of day and the sketch comedy series is worth the 40-plus year wait. I never thought I’d see the day. I binge-watched the eight episodes almost as quickly as Hulu sent the screeners. Listen, I know the series is premiering on a Jewish holiday but try and fit in some time to watch the two episodes as soon as possible. Believe…

"History of the World, Part II is Worth The Wait"