Blazing Saddles (1974) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you everyone for the support and comments! Young Frankenstein will be next on my channel to kick off my October Halloween Spooky Season Horror Themed Movies lol... If you suggest a movie and I haven’t seen it, I add it to my list of unseen movies for the channel. So please suggest away!

[@evilproducer01]

If you want a spooky themed Mel Brooks movie with Gene Wilder, you should check out Young Frankenstein. Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks had such a great time with Blazing Saddles, that Wilder approached Brooks with a concept for a spoof of Frankenstein. Mel Brooks wrote and directed Young Frankenstein.

[@danball45]

Young Frankenstein try that movie

[@ElaMongrella]

Another good Gene Wilder horror comedy for October is Haunted Honeymoon, in which he played with his wife Gilda Radner.

[@Billis75]

Have you seen Cabin In The Woods? It's a neat sort-of-horror film (it's very Meta. It explores why horror films exist).

[@stanleymyrick4068]

Have you seen it before?

[@stevenduhon6766]

Gene Wilder actually ad libbed the “common clay of the west ... you know morons” line. That laugh was genuine.

[@Kevin-dn8qe]

Beat me to it. :-)

[@centuryrox]

I've watched this movie countless times over the many years, and I never knew that! Thanks for that bit of trivia, Steven Duhon!

[@cirrustate8674]

The line as written ended with "common clay of the new west" the "you know, morons" was the ad libbed part.

[@CoopyKat]

I never knew that was an ad-lib, but it makes sense because Cleavon Little's reaction looks so genuine!

[@zelgkopitar8799]

Did not know this. Thats awesome!

[@howardmarcus2634]

The Indian chief is speaking Yiddish. His headdress is written in Hebrew, and it says "Kosher for Passover ".

[@markusforsberg6741]

You mean american native.:)

[@Vyktym76]

It was a poke at the common act of using Jewish folk to play American natives in early film.

[@nintendopet114]

@@markusforsberg6741 no, he means Indian. How about you meet some actual American natives and see how pissed off they get if you refer to them as natives. They almost uniformly prefer the term Indian

[@outcast512]

@@nintendopet114 My family raised me as Indian. It did confuse me when someone came along and told me to refer to myself as something else.

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

@@outcast512 I'm not trying to say what you should refer to yourself as, but it's not weird in the 1900-2000's you'd say that because everything has now been coined and used for so long, however I don't they were referring to themselves as Indian before Europeans introduced that word to them because they believed they were in India. I've met very few but none of the one's I met "prefer" Indian. It's like Africans didn't call themselves African before European colonization because they didn't name their land after a guy "Scipio Africanus" who was a Roman enemy.

[@kurtn4819]

There's an interesting story about the music. The song "He Rode a Blazing Saddle" written by Mel Brooks was performed by the man who was famous for singing many of the Western's theme songs during the 50's & 60s. He took on the job thinking it was going to be a serious Western movie, so he really put a lot of passion & energy into the performance. He did such an exemplary job that Mel Brooks didn't have the heart to tell him it was a complete parody of the genre instead. Not only a parody but a very controversial one to boot. Of course he didn't find out until after the premier (which he attended), but actually he liked it so much that he forgave Mel on the spot after having said that if he had known beforehand he wouldn't have taken the job but was instead now glad that he didn't know. And that is why the song is so remarkably well done & authentic.

[@steveP1612]

Infact when advertising for someone to sing the song they asked for a 'Frankie Laine' type singer... and Frankie Laine responded and implied 'why not used Frankie laine'.

[@jameshorton7496]

Frankie Laine also sang the title song from Gunfight At The OK Corral about 20 yrs earlier.

[@Serai3]

Keep in mind that Madeline Kahn is doing her interpretation of Marlene Dietrich. A brilliant comedienne indeed. She's also in Mel's "Young Frankenstein", another comedy classic.

[@kevinhenderson5928]

She was nominated for a Supporting Actress oscar for this role.

[@insanehippiehippieinsane3828]

My favorite Madeline Kahn role is still Mrs. White in Clue.

[@Chanteuse66]

I was watching Blazing Saddles on TV some time back and during a commercial scrolled through a few channels and stumbled onto a Marlene Dietrich movie. Got to see firsthand how spot on Ms. Kahn's impression of her was!

[@Serai3]

@@Chanteuse66 I love that Madeleine played with the fact that even though Marlene was a powerful personality, she really just sucked as an actress.

[@Gradyolson]

Shes actually acting like she can't sing in those scenes which for someone as talented as Madeline was was very hard to do

[@racerfink]

Richard Pryror wrote all of Mongo’s lines. One of my favorites from the film is “Mongo only pawn in game of life”.

[@racerfink]

Silent Movie is one of my favorite Mel Brooks film. So far, I havn’t seen anybody react to it.

[@CaptainRetroStation]

That wide angle shot of the fake village off in the distance, and you can see that horse getting blown straight up into the air will always be one of the funniest things I have ever seen. 💥🐎⬆

[@davidroberts4769]

Quite possibly the FUNNIEST movie ever made

[@markusforsberg6741]

One of the funnits.:D

[@Dibrini]

Take away the "Quite possibly" part.....

[@roiijamez33]

THE!!

[@ralph0901]

@@roiijamez33 absolutely correct, THE funniest movie of all time, it has something for everyone and it holds up over time

[@randomreviews4278]

That’s true

[@scottbarr4249]

Mongo was played by Alex Karras, a former Detroit Lion from 1958 to 1970. Also well known as the father on the show Webster

[@centuryrox]

And the sheriff in the movie "Porky's".

[@ellenmarch3095]

Still traumatized from when Webster burned down their own apartment. 😂👍

[@carlajenkins1990]

The Paper Lion.

[@ThatPurpleGirl81]

In my family we know him as Broombaugh (sp?) on the miniseries Centennial.

[@jeffmartin1026]

I saw this in the theatre when it was first released - after a few jokes in stunned silence the audience realized the context and started laughing along. This movie still holds up as a social commentary on racism is America.

[@larryfogleman6684]

I also saw it in a theater when it came out in 1974. After about 10 minutes, I realized I would have to watch this movie several more times to get all the jokes. People in the theater were just laughing too hard to hear all the dialog!

[@alexanderarkum4793]

Great because there's not enough social commentaries on race

[@Rowgue51]

There was no stunned silence in theatres when this movie was released. Political correctness was not even a seedling of an idea then.

[@footofjuniper8212]

I haven't seen anyone else comment this yet: they cut out a line, when Lily says "It's twue, it's TWUUUUE," Bart replies "Ma'am, you're sucking on my arm."

[@JTheTeach]

I believe he says "I hate to disappoint you but you're sucking on my elbow."

[@footofjuniper8212]

@@JTheTeach I've heard both arm and elbow, and didn't feel like looking it up, but yeah, something along those lines.

[@piratetv1]

I think it's in the blu ray. Arm at least

[@jamessmithe5490]

Mel Brooks said he wanted to put that line into the movie but the studio wouldn't allow it. It was never filmed.

[@piratetv1]

@@jamessmithe5490 must have been in the commentary

[@sacramento60]

16:46 its funny you noticed that random guy standing on the street corner. Mel Brooks said that was the only non actor there and he refused to leave

[@TBRSchmitt]

hahaha he just looked so out of place and confused

[@JHarris533]

The "this is 1874 - you'll be able to sue her" gag is a very META joke. the character Hedley Lamarr's name is a play on the actress Hedy Lamarr's name & when she heard she sued Brooks and Warner & was paid an out of court settlement over it.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Ooo man that's some good trivia! Thank you

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Acoording to Mel Brooks, he didn't mind her suing: 'She actually sued us for using Hedley Lamarr, too close to Hedy. And they said, 'This is ridiculous. 'We'll go to court. We'll fight it.' And I said no, she's beautiful. See if you can get a meeting. I read something about a department store and embarrassment. Give her, within reason, pay her. Give her whatever she needs because she's given us so much wonderful cinematic pleasure for 40 years. I think it's incumbent upon us to salute her any way we can. And send her my love, and tell her where I live. '

[@obelieoly3455]

Fun facts - Hedy Lamarr was a co-inventor of frequency hopping which is the the basis of wifi.

[@jonanderson559]

It's an all time favorite of mine, but for Mel Brooks, I'd always go for The Producers. It's one of his best movies, and Gene Wilder is fantastic in it.

[@danball45]

Young Frankenstein is better

[@herbyragan7801]

Jon Anderson The Producers is my favorite comedy.

[@taun856]

The original with Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel is hilarious, the remake was a disappointment.

[@herbyragan7801]

Taun Agree, although I understand the Broadway show was great. But the film, stick to the 1968 original.

[@scottmcintyre2809]

@@taun856 The remake was fine as long as you go into it with the understanding that it's basically a Broadway Musical filmed for the movie screen. It doesn't really look or feel like a normal movie because of that.

[@maximillianosaben]

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein is one of the all-time classic comedy greats. But after Airplane! and Blazing Saddles, to stay with keeping it different, I highly recommend It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. The only proper comedy epic I can think of (it even required an intermission!) and it sure is a classic. 3 hysterical hours with just about all of the comedy icons and stars of the time. Very much one of a kind, and really darn funny.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thanks for the suggestion! With that much comedy it might require a 2 part video!

[@neonpark1874]

@@TBRSchmitt If you've seen or at least are familiar with a number of Alfred Hitchcock movies (Vertigo, The Birds, Psycho, etc.), then the next Mel Brooks movie you should do is High Anxiety. Harvey Korman (Headley Lamar in Blazing Saddles), Madelaine Kahn (Lili Von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles), Chloris Leachman, and a bunch of other excellent actors are in this one. Chloris Leachman's character (Nurse Diesel) is amazing. After Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety is my next favorite Mel Brooks comedy followed closely by Young Frankenstein.

[@snorpenbass4196]

@@neonpark1874 It also has one of the best cameos in movie history: the annoying bellhop at the hotel is played by none other than now-famous director Barry Levinson, who went on to direct movies like Good Morning Vietnam.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Your comment about the guy on the street corner at the end was funny because that guy really did wander into the shot according to Mel Brooks.They shooed him away but he came back without them knowing it and later when they saw the footage there he was. Mel decided to leave it in as he thought it was funnier that way.

[@777petew]

Despite the strong references and what is not acceptable today, this film turned racism on its head, of course with the help of the brilliant black actors, who had superb sense of humour. The racists depicted were all a little bit thick, and the other cast had a ball in showing them to be so. It's a great film, but can be so easily misunderstood. Mel Brooks was Jewish and he knew about racism. His creation belittled racists, but people have got to recognise it.

[@TBRSchmitt]

I agree! This movie has a lot of anti racist themes for me. The racists in this movie were clearly depicted as idiots, cowards, villains and ended up the losers of the film. You have a community that needs to work together and respect each others differences to be successful. The hero and idea man that everyone looked to for help was Bart. Even Mongo, depicted as just a big dumb idiot, respected no one more than Bart. Even developed a little crush maybe haha. But it just shows that even someone considered not as bright as others knew enough to not judge anyone by the color of their skin. Respect and admiration can be given to anyone who deserves it, regardless of their differences. I have faith people will see this movie not just for its great comedy but for its underlying message. Thanks for the conversation!

[@centuryrox]

Exactly the same as the show "All in the Family". It was never a racial show. It was pointing out the ridiculousness of racism and racial stereotypes. Of course, that didn't stop thick-headed people from criticizing it and labeling it as a racist show.

[@777petew]

@@centuryrox ​ Exactly. The guy who played Alf Garnett in the British version was approached by a man in the street who said he loved at how his character laid into the blacks. Warren Mitchell who was Jewish and knew racism, refused to shake his hand saying that he was laying into people like you, you idiot!

[@Dilligff]

The idea that some people think this movie actually promotes racism puts those people into the category of being the clay of the land. You know...

[@kaylons]

@@Dilligff Morons

[@bluebear1985]

The part where it shows Bart riding into town, he happens to see Count Basie and his Orchestra playing in the middle of the desert. Basie was a popular jazz musician and bandleader for a number of years, mainly during the swing era. The song he's playing here is called "April in Paris".

[@RobertC4458]

@TBR Schmitt: Top Mel Brooks movie to check out: 'Young Frankenstein.' 'Young Frankenstein' was also, like 'Blazing Saddles,' released in 1974; and was also, like 'Blazing Saddles,' directed by Mel Brooks. 'Young Frankenstein' was a spoof of, and a hommage* to, the old 'Frankenstein' series of movies [ starting with the original classic, 'Frankenstein' ( 1931, starring Boris Karloff as the monster, ) thru 'Son of Frankenstein' ( 1939. ) ] Mel Brooks even shot 'Young Frankenstein' in black-and-white like the original. And he ( Brooks ) even managed to track down some of the old, original lab equipment used as props in the original 'Frankenstein,' and used them in 'Young Frankenstein.' 'Young Frankenstein' was brilliantly co- written by Brooks and Gene Wilder ( who was working on the script at the time he was co- starring in 'Blazing Saddles.' ) Gene Wilder also stars in the movie, along with Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, and Kenneth Mars. Even famed actor Gene Hackman has a hilarious cameo. Top Gene Wilder movie to check out [ since you apparently have ALREADY SEEN 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' ( 1971: ) ] 'Stir Crazy' ( 1980. ) This is Wilder's second time working with famed, black, stand-up comedian-comedic actor Richard Pryor [ they had previously worked together on 'Silver Streak' ( 1976. ) ] Wilder and Pryor play friends, living in New York, who after they both get fired from their respective jobs the same day decide to drive out West - to California - to find better jobs ( and take odd jobs along the way to make money. ) But their plans get derailed when they are framed for a bank robbery and sentenced to 125 years ( each ) in prison. Before, and especially when, they arrive at the maximum security prison where they are to be incarcerated - hilarity ensues. Nicely directed by famed actor, turned actor-director, Sidney Poitier. *hommage = respectful imitation of.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thanks so much for the detailed comment! I’ll definitely be checking out your recommendations

[@larryfogleman6684]

Brooks was not given permission to put the lugs on the neck of the monster, as they were a trademark, hence the zipper.

[@unclelink]

16:50 yes! That was a real dude who wandered onto the set. They tried to move him but he just kept coming back so they too his name and cut him a small cheque. Mel said so in a recent interview.

[@ElaMongrella]

Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor in See No Evil Hear No Evil is a good one you could react to :)

[@lindaeasley4336]

Also Stir Crazy is another good Wilder/ Pryor film

[@michelleaustin7322]

I don't think he's ready for "Fuzzy Wazzy was a woman 😂" lol

[@richconroy5559]

Silver streak is also a very good option if you're going for Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor

[@Alfaqwad]

Another You is great Wilder plays a pathological liar and Pryor a con man

[@richconroy5559]

@@Alfaqwad I have that Movie on DVD but I'm kind of afraid to watch it because I hear it's pretty awful

[@reggiegimmix9128]

If you like this and Airplane.. try Top Secret... very similar silly comedy and very funny too, featuring a young Val Kilmer...

[@AWSOMEPOSSUM16]

Crazy underrated and hilarious. Gotta thank the RLM guys for introducing it to me.

[@andyleclerc3600]

TOP SECRET! deserves a lot more love than it gets😅

[@minnesotajones261]

Skeet surfin'!

[@CycolacFan]

Top Secret you can watch ten times and still notice a new subtle background gag.

[@tankblackheart1776]

There actually is a guy that was standing in front of the theater when everyone exited. he was not planned in the movie.

[@tommiturmiola3682]

Yep! Mel liked his reaction and told his people to pay him so he can use the footage.

[@gymeni]

What a way to get a quick SAG credit!

[@tommiturmiola3682]

@@gymeni Come to think of it. It may have been cheaper way to do that than reset the scene and do it over. And the fact that it added to the scene was a bonus. And definitely worth it as that particular gag (actors escaping the set) has been repeated so often since.

[@josheldridge8546]

other things worth mentioning: that was the count basie & his orchestra doing "april in paris" in the scene with bart's new duds, john hillerman (howard johnson) later played higgins on magnum p.i., david huddeston (olson johnson) was the big lebowski in the big lebowski.

[@ThatPurpleGirl81]

Lily Von Schtuppe is my favorite character ever. I know her I'm Tired song by heart. Madeline Kahn was a comedy genius and so so very talented!💜

[@tommywulfric9768]

One of my favourite films of all time. In my opinion the best comedy to come out of America.

[@linthal03]

I also highly recommend Silver Streak. It stars Gene Wilder, and Richard Pryor. Its a great movie!

[@kittylynnlpn]

Wonderful reaction! One of my favorites movies. I saw comments about Silver Streak with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Another favorite of mine. The chemistry between Wilder and Pryor is unmatched. They did 4-5 movies together, but I world say "Silver Streak" is also my favorite. You have to check out Mel Brooks movie "Young Frankenstein" starring Gene Wilder. Would be a great October reaction.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you so much for the support and for your original comment suggesting Blazing Saddles! Young Frankenstein is definitely next on my channel to kick off October!

[@kittylynnlpn]

TBR Schmitt You’re welcome. I decided to become a Patreon today. I enjoy your reactions. I’m also a huge movie buff. When I was in middle school we lived in west Germany because my dad was in the military. He bought one of the very first Betamax video cassette recorders. We would get tapes with 2 to 3 movies on each sent from the states. We would share them and record them and spread them around. That’s how we kept up and that’s how I’ve seen so many older movies of different genres. Looking forward choose your future reactions. Thank you

[@YugSihtTsuj]

It's hard for people who aren't old enough to remember this, but the kind of toxic racism being spouted by Lyle in the opening scene wasn't unheard of. As a man in his early to mid sixties, I remember some of the talk I sometimes heard. Most people found it disturbing and unpleasant to hear, but the usual reaction was to grimace in distaste and move along. The shocking thing to the audiences at first was how the movie was rubbing their faces in what they'd been condoning. Another thing is the way Blazing Saddles changed one thing in Hollywood. Westerns were fairly common, and they usually glossed over the fact that racism in the Old West was, not _that_ much worse than it still was in 1974. These days, if you speak to a film historian about the "sanitized Western," they'll know what you're talking about. After this movie, it was no longer possible to make one.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

The actor who played Lyle did NOT want to use the N word so Cleavon Little took him aside and said. "It's okay. It's just a line. If I thought you meant it, there'd be problems, but it's Mel. Just go with it." And it went fine.

[@fishhuntadventure]

Where do you get your facts? You’d be well served to take in some documented history as related by Thomas Sowell. You can’t apply what you see today to what happened in reality at a point long before the people who provided us with the dichotomy we have today were even born. The rubbing of faces in the movie’s contemporary stereotypes is of value even yet today. The ideas today are very different than the contemporarily undefined racial distemper of the latter half of the 19th century. The distinction is relevant and key to understanding and suppressing racism today.

[@Biggiiful]

Saying racism wasn't that much worse in the old west compared to 1974, is frankly, delusional. This is not to say their weren't real problems still in 1974, or even some today. But you're comment reeks of someone who has a very biased and curated belief due to only consuming "facts" from people who have vested political and monetary interests in playing up racism and leaning way to far into the victimhood narrative then is actually rightfully deserved. (And it most definitely is, up until a point. Don't get me wrong.) But again, you're comparison of 1974 US racism and old west racism is insane.

[@DOCTORFREEDOM]

The biggest laugh came when years later it was revealed that most of Mungo's material was written by Richard Pryor!

[@suejaneuk1681]

My dad passed away last year and this was his favourite movie. Thank you for watching it.

[@TrackMaster844]

15:19 - And from here on, 4th wall breaking was also known as a “French Mistake” lmao

[@billfinn5373]

Richard Pryor cowrote Blazing Saddles and was Brookes first choice to play Bart. Pryor and Wilder had I believe 4 movies together. My favorite by far is Silver Streak, highly underrated, great actors, cinematography, story, music, characters, adventure, comedy, drama, love story. BTW, the "LITTLE BASTARD SHOT ME IN THE ASS" speech is almost word for word lifted from the Twilight Zone episode Mr. Denton on Doomsday.

[@TBRSchmitt]

I’ll definitely have to check out Silver streak! Thanks for the trivia!

[@por1821]

Silver streak is fab...I used to love it when I was a kid and of course had the great Partrick Mcgoohan as the villain who unfortunately didn't make so many movies but was fab also in Tv's Columbo, Dangerman, The Prisoner and Howard Hughes favourite movie Ice Station Zebra.

[@chrisleebowers]

Pryor had to check into rehab shortly before shooting began.

[@TBRSchmitt]

@@chrisleebowers Dang that's sad. I know he battled a lot of internal demons and had some rough moments in life. He brought so much joy to everyone though

[@chrisleebowers]

@@TBRSchmitt It turned out for the best - we got to enjoy Richard being with us for another couple decades and Cleavon Little did not let an opportunity pass him by and made the role his own.

[@jeremyevans1966]

It's good to see so many people recommend both Silver Streak and Young Frankenstein, those are some really good movies!

[@zenhaelcero8481]

The way I heard it, the opening song was belted out by the singer as if the movie were going to be some kind of epic western adventure or something - he didn't know it was a comedy. Mel Brooks didn't have the heart to tell him that he just sang this dramatic ballad with tears in his eyes... for a western spoof movie.

[@domenicgalata1470]

Part of the trio of must see Mel Brooks films. I would say Young Frankenstein is his best, Blazing Saddles and History of the World Pt. I . All classics, and Young Frankenstein considered the best comedy film of all time by AFI.

[@JonsTunes]

Brilliant, one of the all time great comedies.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Great reaction! Now you've GOT to watch the classic "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN" starring Gene Wilder and directed by Mel Brooks. It's a very fond tribute to the old Universal Frankenstein series, and most fans love it as much or more than "Blazing Saddles."

[@TBRSchmitt]

Young Frankenstein will be my next reaction!

[@BoneCity]

The school marm was played by Dom DeLuise's real wife. "Isn't anybody going to help that poor man?!"

[@timoclark]

Mel Brooks : History of the World Part 1

[@VERMISIMILITUDE]

Wow, it’s so surreal to see someone watching this for the first time!!! Great video my friend!! Blazing Saddles is my father & I’s favourite comedy to watch specific clips from!!!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you so much! You and your father have great taste haha

[@t0dd000]

Arguably the best comedy of all time. So great.

[@fday1964]

Other comedies to consider are What's Up Doc? Car Wash. The Bad News Bears. Caddyshack. Stripes. Private Benjamin.

[@blilianschmitt-realtor129]

Great reaction! This is your niche. Your laugh is so genuine and contagious! I saw great recommendations in the comments and can’t wait to see which ones you will pick next 

[@cathleenjennings5376]

This was the first movie to have a fart in it. When it first was showing on tv, they edited out the fart sounds - so the cowboys were just standing up and sitting down lol

[@TBRSchmitt]

hahaha no way!

[@billyboblillybob344]

That's not quite the whole story. Belching was ok so they ended up putting belches in where farts were removed. So they'd be standing and sitting while belching throughout.

[@TheHogsEarReport]

The first movie where you could hear the fart anyway...lol

[@scotwirth6228]

Not quite...Dirty Dingus Magee had a farting horse.

[@ibuprofriends]

one of my fondest memories is watching this movie for the first time with my mom. i wasnt a big fan of westerns back then but i absolutely loved it at first watch. truly a classic.

[@rccraig7580]

You should also check out the Blues Brothers ( 1980 ) long before the The Fast and the Furious franchise was wrecking cars the Blues Brothers movie totaled nearly 100 cars in the movie and a shopping mall. NO CGI then all practical effects. Also the Blue Brothers movie is loosely connected to the Star Wars franchise and the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie but I won't spoil it for you if you decide to watch the movie and if you wanting more Mel Brooks type humor " History of the World part 1 " and " Spaceballs " ( an obvious parody of Star Wars ) would be some good choices.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Awesome! Definitely will add Blues Brothers to my list, thank you!

[@FeaturingRob]

Excellent! One of my favorite movies ever! Thanks for this one!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Great taste!

[@billsimonis]

My favorite scene is the toll booth scene. gets me every time. Mel Brooks was famous for breaking the fourth wall. While filming the movie, Gene Wilder approached Mel Brooks with an idea about a spoof on Frankenstien. Which turned into the classic Youn Frankenstien.

[@spencerhanni6984]

Yes the guy standing out in the street was just random dude who stood there during filming lol. Mel Brooks talks about it on one of the Late Night talk shows

[@EvolutionArtsllc]

Thanks so much for reacting to this one. A great classic movie, glad you enjoyed. With the topic it covers its nice to escape reality and laugh at what is such a jeavy topics in real life. Looking forard to your future vids.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

When people see *Richard Pryor as a co-writer.* You think he was writing the black actors parts. *WRONG!!* According to Mel Brooks & Richard Pryor himself. *Pryor was writing the Mango parts.* Another tidbit. Mel Brooks wanted to do a Blazing Saddles sequel. But Warner Brothers held the rights as long as they produced a TV series based on Blazing Saddles. Warner Brothers produced a pilot called Black Bart. No network pick it up. But Warner Brothers wanted to screw with Mel Brooks. So Warner Brothers produced several seasons of Black Bart. Brooks contract only stated that a series must be produced. Said nothing about being aired. A series (only the pilot was released - as a DVD extra) that was produced *NOT TO BE BROADCAST.* Other Mel Brooks films: *Young Frankenstein* (spoof on Frankenstein monster films) - excellent *SpaceBalls* (spoof on Star Wars films plus several other Sci-Fi films) - very good.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Dang that's some crazy trivia! Thank you!

[@franl155]

Lili was a spoof of Marlene Deitrich in Destry Rides Again, with Jimmy Stewart, hence the Germanic accent I saw this in the cinema, and it was annoying how people started to leave when the two began to ride out of town, assuming that was the end of the film, missing the handover and the car at the actual end.

[@Marcus_1001]

OMG! This is one of my favorite movies EVER and I've never seen anyone do a reaction to it before! This is awesome!!

[@TTM9691]

I thought I would go back to the earliest reaction! This was so fun to watch! I don't think I've seen too many of your comedy videos. "Raising Arizona", "Caddyshack", "National Lampoon's Animal House", "This Is Spinal Tap", "Best In Show", "Easy Money"(1982), all of those are really funny comedies I'm sure will do well on your polls. (I'd add "Zelig", "Sleeper", "Annie Hall" or "Broadway Danny Rose" which are all Woody Allen movies)

[@wpollock1]

I love the interview with Mel Brooks on Netflix on how he pitched this movie to the money people: a Western comedy. Then, Young Frankenstein....a spoof on a horror movie done in black and white...then Silent Movie....etc....too funny!

[@maestro80smusic93]

The man singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was the Colt Peacemaker salesman in Back to the Future 3

[@HornlineOvertones]

6:33 "I love the 4th wall breaking" me: you're going to love the ending :)

[@Biggiiful]

Throw up your hands, stick out your tush!

[@Fulschermd]

Stir Crazy, Silver Streak - Wilder Young Frankenstein- Wilder and Brooks Spaceballs - Brooks

[@Psergiorivera]

Ever since I was a kid, the best scene was the bean farting. I mean, it is nauseous and disgusting, but so FUNNY! Spaceballs has always been one of my favorite Mel Brooks film, it’s beyond bonkers and WAAAAAY OUT THERE. The best one though? SILENT MOVIE. Hands down the best comedy ever made. EVER MADE.

[@BoneCity]

Mongo was played by Detroit Lions football's own Alex Karras (but not his first movie role).

[@EorRompage7]

Fun Fact: Mongo was a lineman at the University of Iowa and got 2nd in the Heisman race in (i think) 1955. His name was Alex Karras

[@TBRSchmitt]

Wow! He must have been a beast cause I feel like I usually don't see lineman up for Heisman, typically QB or RB

[@gahrie]

@@TBRSchmitt Karras later starred in a sitcom called Webster.

[@racerfink]

He also played for the Detroit Lions, and was a four time Pro Bowl selection.

[@charlesedwards2856]

According to Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor was supposed to play the Sheriff, but he got busted for drug possession, was considered too unpredictable, or some crap like that according to the studio. He still got credit for the writing, though!

[@tomyoung9049]

Young Frankenstien will be fun for you and would fit well for an October reaction. Hocus Pocus kind of a Halloween staple for many if you want another light hearted October movie.

[@BigSleepyOx]

yes, Cleavon Little had won the 1970 Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for Purlie. He also won an Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Dear John, 1986.

[@henrysoto7702]

My dad,who was a fan of Mel Brooks from his writing work on Your Show of Shows and the 1000 year old man album, took me to see this brilliant comedy when I was 16. I laughed so hard!

[@TBRSchmitt]

haha sounds like an awesome time!

[@melvinwren]

took breaking the fourth wall to another level when he actually broke that wall down lol

[@por1821]

Great reaction...Mel Brooks first and best movie is The Producers with Gene Wilder and is hilarious😀...The dialogue & screenplay are so good he won an oscar for it!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you! I haven’t seen The Producers so that’s definitely going on my list!

[@kevinpogue7294]

Also watch The Twelve Chairs (1970). Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Frank Langella, Ron Moody, and Dom DeLuise.

[@gregsteele806]

Sheriff Bart originally had a response to, "It's true! It's True! It's True!" but it was cut. His response was, "You're sucking on my arm."

[@wfly81]

16:30 Yes, that's just a random dude. He wandered onto the set, and was told to leave before the shot was done, but he wandered back on, and I guess Mel didn't think it was worth doing another shot. Bart was actually supposed to be played by Richard Pryor, but he was too unpredictable to insure, so he was instead hired as a writer/script supervisor type. I'm glad it went to Cleavon Little, because he played it straight as the normal center of focus in a crazy world, where Pryor would've probably hammed it up, leaving that needed centered character missing.

[@caseybhargraves3696]

Great reaction!!

[@dashriprock9014]

Understatement definition: "Well, that's the end of this suit".

[@earldingman3201]

Richard Pryor was originally supposed to play Bart but he had that free basing accident so the studio wouldn't let him do it, but he still got writing credit with Mel Brooks as they both teamed to do this one based on another story.

[@aussiebladerunner]

Total respect for the “beans to bread ratio” comment!

[@claygirlcan]

Fourth wall down and done 😂😂😂 and just plain trippy! Mel Brooks is a mad satirist! lol great choice & reaction, thanks for laughing!! Watch Airplane, Spaceballs, etc. Enjoy ☺️

[@janedoe5229]

When the girl, Lili von Shupp (Madelyn Kahn) was singing with the Germans, the joke was that her character was parodying Marlene Ditrich, who was German.

[@moonbrooke27]

I'm so glad you reacted to this. Such a classic.

[@thehighhopes5336]

One of the greatest of all time.

[@gj8683]

Was about 17 when this was released. Headed down to the movie theater in a car piled in with other pot-stoned high school guys. Sat in the balcony section and we just laughed ourselves to death through the whole thing.

[@tbrackett9344]

The man that farted first at the campfire made history being the first fart allowed in a film.

[@tomandrews2749]

Hey man you get it, subscribed. Very few people reacting to Mel Brooks from what I can tell try high anxiety

[@newjack2166]

I believe the version you're watching has Gene Wilder somewhat edited out. Watch Gene Wilder with Richard Pryor. "Silver streak" "Hear no evil see no evil". This movie was 25 years before Django. Watch the producers which Mel Brooks wrote. The studio set was the ending because they ran out of money (I think). Every Gene Wilder movie is great.

[@artist1138]

A great Western to check out is The Wild Bunch. A great portrait of chamaraderie amid ultra-violence. The original The Producers is still effective. There's a guy totally of it's time (late-60s) and that's a bit off-putting but the movie is as hilarious as the musical.

[@thegingergyrl455]

You need to watch Spaceballs. It’s another Mel Brookes masterpiece. I used to quote it back and forth with my Mom.

[@ericwatson54]

My top four favorite Mel Brooks films are " Blazing Saddles", "Young Frankenstein", "Robin Hood Men In Tights" and "Spaceballs".

[@russrollins9978]

Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, and Robin Hood Men in Tights are all great Mel Brooks movies

[@lildivaaa411]

Great reaction! I've always had a thought about this movie. There is NO WAY a movie like this could be made these days. But Mel Brooks is such a master of comedy. Yes, you must watch Young Frankenstein. It's a Mel Brooks must watch.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thank you! I thought it was great and I'm sure it paved the way and influenced a lot of comedy after its release

[@margretrosenberg420]

According to Mel Brooks it couldn't be made THEN, but they did it anyway.

[@waynethayer5127]

Yes that was. Mel Brooks thought it was so funny he kept the guy in. Just standing there like what the hell is all this coming out of the studio.

[@zimjun7]

Count Basie and his Orchestra right in the middle of the desert! 5:36

[@nluna75]

2 comedies to watch is the 3 Amigos (Chevy Chase, Steve Martin and Martin Short) and George Hamilton's Zorro the Gay Blade ( Ron Leibman gives an epic performance). FOr Gene Wilder movies, Silver Streak and Stir Crazy. For Mel Brooks, Spaceballs and Young Frankenstein.

[@juliodavila424]

The Three Amigos, that movie is more that famous, it is INfamous!

[@nluna75]

@@juliodavila424 Would you say i had a plethora of positive comments about that movie?

[@suejaneuk1681]

Gig Young was cast as the Waco kid but collapsed on the first day of shooting. Gene Wilder took the red eye and memorized his lines for the role during the flight.

[@anschutz00]

In another surprise, the studio almost didn't release the movie at all. The studio producers didn't get the comedy of the movie and we're just going to eat the money they put into it. Mel gathered secretaries, and other regular folks from around the lot and did a screening for them, and it was just about non-stop laughs. Blazing Saddles actually earned the highest box office of the year 1974, and for a long time was considered the #1 western in terms of box office.

[@gregsteele806]

Gene Wilder is also in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein". Great movie!

[@johnlongenecker7779]

There is no way in HELL this or so many of Mel Brooks' movies would be allowed to be made in the current social and political climate. Everybody gets so butt-hurt over the smallest things these days. Mel's first movie, The Producers", is a SCREAM!!!

[@KBH27]

Also check out Gene Wilder in Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" and Another You. Other good movies, Quick Change The Man Who Knew Too Little Cops and Robbersons Taking Care of Business Young Doctors in Love Fletch Jimmy Hollywood

[@Umptyscope]

Recommend Gene Wilder in another western - The Frisco Kid (with Harrison Ford!)

[@t.scipio7841]

I love fletch... I'm always telling people to "put it on the Underhills tab".. No one ever gets it ...

[@psaxe]

You're doing all my favorite comedies! Richard Pryor was originally supposed to play Bart, but the studio was too nervous because by then he was having problems with drugs, but they kept him as a co-writer. It was the first time actual farting had appeared in film. Also, the actress Hedy LaMarr tried to sue for $10M over "Hedley LaMarr" (and the movie already had a lawsuit joke about the use of her name). Notice the "N" word was only spoken by the villains, and the townspeople (only BEFORE they got to know and love Bart). Gene Wilder was a last minute replacement for Gig Young, who was drunk on his first day of shooting. Wilder flew from NYC overnight to take over the role (Wilder and Brooks co-wrote "Young Frankenstein" which would open in the same year as "Blazing Saddles"). FUN FACT: Robert Ridgely, who played the medieval hangman, repeated his role years later in "Robin Hood: Men In Tights"

[@quaddo]

Blazing Saddles is great mainly because it makes us laugh AT the racists (and racism in general), not WITH them. Also, I think the Waco Kid was originally supposed to be played by somebody else. Gene Wilder jumped-in at the last minute as a replacement. He did great, but that's probably why his part is kinda small. Anyway, 'Young Frankenstein' (1974) should be next on your Mel Brooks film list. Gene Wilder has the lead role in that one. I'd also like to recommend 'Top Secret!' (1984) which was the next project for the 'Airplane!'/ZAZ-trio after their TV-series 'Police Squad' (1982) had failed.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Thanks for the recommendations! Young Frankenstein is next on my list to kick off my October Halloween Movies!

[@quaddo]

@@TBRSchmitt Great! Looking forward to it.

[@kathyastrom1315]

Actually, Gig Young was going to be the Waco Kid, but he was fired on the first day of filming when he showed up on set suffering from alcohol withdrawal-full on DTs, vomiting, tremors, etc. Sad downfall of the man who had won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1969.

[@exceedcharge1]

Top secret is amazing, shame most dont seem to know of it

[@TBRSchmitt]

@@exceedcharge1 I'm sure I will be watching it soon after my October Halloween movies as I think Top Secret, Naked Gun and Silver Streak have been the must suggested!

[@judyodom994]

I enjoyed your reaction to Blazing Saddles. I love watching people enjoy movies that I grew up on. Keep on watching.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Awesome! Thank you for the support

[@zzzroxyzzz]

This is me and my pops movie 🥰

[@TBRSchmitt]

Great choice!

[@anthonyellis987]

Mel Brookes is the king of spoofs and there are always Nazis in them. This deals with racism by mocking those who racist and showing them as morons. Great movie, perhaps Watch Space Balls next with Mel as Scroob and Yogurt.