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AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping ‘Some Like It Hot’ - Los Angeles Times
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· June 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The movie that previously held the top spot was 'Some Like It Hot'.
In Los Angeles , a notable ranking has been released by the American Film Institute. A Mel Brooks movie has been named the funniest of all time, surpassing a previous holder of the title. The movie that previously held the top spot was 'Some Like It Hot'.
The new ranking has been reported by the Los Angeles Times. Further details about the ranking and the Mel Brooks movie that took the top spot are available from the Los Angeles Times, which has more information on the American Film Institute's decision.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: Google News - Los Angeles Reading time: 1 min
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