Whether referencing the scientist or the monster, Frankenstein is a pop culture staple. Usually a figure of horror, Mel Brooks managed to turn him into a figure of comedy. Young Frankenstein ...

The grandson of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein reluctantly decides to follow in his footsteps in this funny and affectionate parody of horror films. One of Brooks' best!

Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Roger Bart was nominated but did not win. Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Christopher Fitzgerald was nominated but did not win. Outstanding Featured Actor ...

Ten months after the release of "Blazing Saddles," the duo had another hit with "Young Frankenstein," which debuted on Dec. 15, 1974. Read on as we celebrate the “Young Frankenstein” 50th ...

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick ...

Bayside Radio Theatre will perform Young Frankenstein, an adaptation of Mel Brooks’ comedy classic, on April 11 at 7 pm at ...

In addition to her breakthrough role in Mel Brooks‘ 1975 comedy Young Frankenstein and an Oscar-nominated role in 1982’s Tootsie, Garr appeared in 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind ...