As we celebrate its 40th anniversary of its release on June 12, 1981, it is useful to examine why "History of the World, Part 1" has stood the test of time. Unraveling the timeline.

In America, Hulu will host episodes 1-8 of History of the World, Part II, with the first two episodes available starting at 12 a.m. ET on Monday, March 6.

Like “History of the World Part 1,” the show features a series of irreverent sketches inspired by different historical eras and, if it’s anything like the original film, also parodying the ...

Over-indulgence, in fact, is often what's best and worst about "History of the World, Part 2," which pretty much summed up "Part 1" too.The movie had one of the most inspired comedy musical ...

FILE - In this May 17, 2017 file photo, Mel Brooks attends the premiere of "If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Forty years after the release of his beloved History ...

NEW YORK – It is still good to be the king.. Forty years after the release of his beloved “History of the World, Part I,” Mel Brooks has a sequel in the works. The 95-year-old show business ...

Mel Brooks planning sequel to ‘History of the World, Part 1’ The 95-year-old show business giant has a deal with Hulu for an 8-part sequel, titled, of course, “History of the World, Part II.” ...