It seems there is a day to commemorate everything. Today is National Belly Laugh Day, on which you are encouraged to have a hearty chuckle or a good guffaw. Why not do it with a film from the extensive comedy selection in the library’s collection? You can browse our comedy section for some favorites or watch one of the 100 Funniest American Films as compiled by the American Film Institute.
Number 1 on the list is Some Like it Hot directed by Billy Wilder.
Four is a magic number for Woody Allen. He directed four films on the list including Annie Hall (#4). Bill Murray is in good company with Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, as each appeared in four movies named by the AFI.
Mel Brooks once quipped, “Humor is just another defense against the universe.” Mel should know! Brooks (real name Melvin Kaminsky) directed three movies on the list. A box of his favorite candy Raisinets® (or at least he once said it was), to the first to comment and list all three by year released. And, Mr. Brooks, if a different candy has replaced the chocolate covered raisin, please write and let us know. Library blogs have a duty to get their candy facts right.