VIDEO : Mel Brooks Offeres a Ringing Endorsement for His Great-Nephew in NY Senate Race

(AP) ? Mel Brooks is offering a ringing endorsement for his great-nephew, who's running for a seat in New York's state Senate. The entertainer tells voters in an automated telephone call: "Yes, it really is Mel Brooks." The call urges voters to support Democrat Todd Kaminsky in next Tuesday's special election for the Long Island seat. Advises the comedian: "You're liable to forget." Kaminsky is running against Republican attorney Chris McGrath. The seat became open after Republican Dean Skelos (SKEHL'-ohs) was convicted of corruption charges and ousted from the Senate.