Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement from Los Angeles, California, on March 16, to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19. (Max Brooks via Storyful) NEW YORK - Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement from Los Angeles, California, on March 16, to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19.
The two were separated by a pane of glass — Max stood outside while Mel stood inside — to highlight the need for social distancing. “If I get the coronavirus I’ll probably be OK.