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Cast of ‘Blazing Saddles’: A Look at the Stars of Mel Brooks' Hilarious Western

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 ...
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John Wayne Was Almost Cast in This Classic '70s Comedy, But He Decided 'It's Too Dirty'

Mel Brooks recently recalled how he came to cast Gene Wilder as the Waco Kid at a 50th anniversary screening of 'Blazing Saddles' in Los Angeles Luke Chinman is a writer at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in ...
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50 years ago, 'Blazing Saddles' broke wind — and box office expectations

Mel Brooks' satirical Western Blazing Saddles got mixed reviews when it opened in February 1974, but it became the year's biggest box office hit. Above, Cleavon Little, left, as Sheriff Bart and Gene ...
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Here’s where, when you can see ‘Blazing Saddles’ on the big screen again

Fifty years ago, actor and director Mel Brooks released what many consider to be one of the greatest films in American cinema, “Blazing Saddles,” a movie that highlighted the struggles of the American ...
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‘Blazing Saddles’ Was Almost a Completely Different Movie, According to Mel Brooks

This year's 15th annual TCM Film Festival will celebrate EGOT winner Mel Brooks, specifically highlighting his trailblazing parody, Spaceballs. The writer, director, producer, actor, and playwright is ...