The 1974 Western satirical masterpiece Blazing Saddles, directed by the legendary Mel Brooks, not only pushed the boundaries of humor but also challenged prevailing social norms, making it one of the ...

Let's look back at Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles as the comedy icon celebrates his 98th birthday this month. The film, released 50 years ago this year, is widely considered one of the funniest movies of ...

Mel Brooks as Blazing Saddles’ Gov. William J. Le Petomane and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: the resemblance is uncanny. Credit: Left: © 1974 – Warner Bros.; Right ...

There are good years and there are very good years, and Mel Brooks had a very good 1974. The two best films of Brooks' career, "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein," were released that year, and ...

The story of why Richard Pryor didn’t play the role of Black Bart in “Blazing Saddles” (1974) has been rendered shopworn through many retellings, but it bears mentioning on the occasion of the film’s ...

Mel Brooks has been making audiences laugh for more than six decades! The legendary actor, director, comedian and producer, who turns 99 on June 28, 2025, kicked off his career in comedy by helping ...