Mel Brooks gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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[April 24, 2010]  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nobody could say people walk all over Mel Brooks. Until now.

The comedian, actor and producer who gave the world "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and "The Producers" got a star Friday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Brooks received the 2,406th star during a ceremony in front of the Egyptian Theatre. His son, Max, and friend, Carl Reiner, attended.

Brooks, who's 83, has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.

He's working on a musical version of "Blazing Saddles."

[Associated Press]

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