In the HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, Sarah Silverman explains how the loss of both Carl and Brooks' wives led both of them to develop a charming habit that deepened their friendship.
Years passed, and the two comedians never abandoned their daily ritual until Carl died of a heart attack in 2020. Brooks has shared that he was with his best friend in his final moments and continued the ritual afterward as a source of comfort. He kept up the tradition for months, but instead included Rob, until the director's own death in 2025.
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"Even after he was gone, I felt that in the walls and the furniture. It was a place of happiness," said the comedian to People.
Rob also commented on the depth of Brooks and his father's friendship, speculating Brooks saw Carl as a father figure despite only being a few years apart in age.
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