From left: Mel Brooks and Alan Yentob; Photo courtesy of Alan Yentob Mel Brooks’ classic comedy “Young Frankenstein” bowed as a Broadway musical in 2007, and now it’s coming to television. “Young Frankenstein Live!” will be ABC’s next musical event, scheduled to air for Halloween. Brooks wrote the music and lyrics for the show and its book with Thomas Meehan. Brooks will produce the TV adaptation.
“We’re huge fans of Mel’s, as is everyone across the country,” ABC entertainment president Karey Burke said, breaking the news at the Television Critics Association press tour. Although no casting was announced, “You can expect that big stars will line up to work with Mel,” Burke added.
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