Andrew Bergman

Fair Game
The World

Andrew Bergmen was once dubbed the “Unknown King of Comedy” by New York Magazine. He’s the legendary screenwriter and director responsible for Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws, Fletch, Soapdish, and The Freshman, all of which have been nominated by the American Film Institute as among the greatest comedies of all time. He’s written four novels and two plays, and is currently adapting his movie Honeymoon in Vegas for the Broadway stage. Andrew Bergmen speaks with Faith Salie on Fair Game.

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