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Blazing Saddles

  • ‘100 Years of Warner Bros’ Director Leslie Iwerks Says She Had ‘Complete Autonomy’ for Documentary

    “I had a real purpose to watch these movies and really study them and try to understand what was a connective tissue or through line,” the filmmaker said

    By

    Drew Taylor
    May 30, 2023 @ 3:36 PM
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    ‘100 Years of Warner Bros’ Director Leslie Iwerks Says She Had ‘Complete Autonomy’ for Documentary
  • Norman Steinberg, ‘Blazing Saddles’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83

    Screenwriter also penned the ’80s comedies “My Favorite Year” and “Johnny Dangerously”

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    Jeremy Fuster
    March 22, 2023 @ 2:41 PM
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    Norman Steinberg, ‘Blazing Saddles’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83
  • Mel Brooks Turns 96: All of His Movies Ranked, From ‘Blazing Saddles’ to ‘Spaceballs’ (Photos)

    Which of his 11 films reigns supreme?

    By

    Jason Clark
    June 28, 2022 @ 12:01 PM
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    12:01 PM
    Mel Brooks Turns 96: All of His Movies Ranked, From ‘Blazing Saddles’ to ‘Spaceballs’ (Photos)
  • ‘Blazing Saddles’ Gets Intro Disclaimer for Racist Context on HBO Max

    Jacqueline Stewart, who recorded a similar intro for “Gone With the Wind,” introduces Mel Brooks’ film

    By

    Brian Welk
    August 14, 2020 @ 7:45 AM
    Movies
    7:45 AM
    ‘Blazing Saddles’ Gets Intro Disclaimer for Racist Context on HBO Max
  • ArcLight Cinemas Will Host a Gene Wilder Tribute This Weekend

    The cinema chain will screen “Blazing Saddles” and/or “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at seven theaters

    By

    Matt Pressberg
    September 2, 2016 @ 5:33 PM
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    ArcLight Cinemas Will Host a Gene Wilder Tribute This Weekend
  • Gene Wilder’s ‘Willy Wonka,’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ to Screen at AMC Theatres Labor Day Weekend

    The two films will be shown in honor of the late actor, who died Monday at the age of 83

    By

    Beatrice Verhoeven
    September 1, 2016 @ 9:09 AM
    9:09 AM
    Gene Wilder’s ‘Willy Wonka,’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ to Screen at AMC Theatres Labor Day Weekend
  • Mel Brooks Remembers Gene Wilder: ‘One of the Truly Great Talents of Our Time’

    “Young Frankenstein” star died at age 83 of complications from Alzheimer’s

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    August 29, 2016 @ 12:59 PM
    12:59 PM
    Mel Brooks Remembers Gene Wilder: ‘One of the Truly Great Talents of Our Time’
  • Gene Wilder Remembered by Hollywood as ‘One of the Funniest Humans Ever’

    Marc Maron, Harry Connick, Jr. and more take to social media to pay tribute to actor/director who died earlier this month at age 83

    By

    Linda Ge
    August 29, 2016 @ 12:48 PM
    12:48 PM
    Gene Wilder Remembered by Hollywood as ‘One of the Funniest Humans Ever’
  • Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’ Star, Dies at 83

    Actor also appeared in films like “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers”

    By

    Joe Otterson
    August 29, 2016 @ 12:24 PM
    12:24 PM
    Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’ Star, Dies at 83
  • Mel Brooks Still the King in New HBO Special

    “I wondered ‘Could I go back to the Catskills? Could I go out there just me and a mic and entertain a thousand people?’” Brooks tells TheWrap

    By

    Joe Otterson
    January 31, 2015 @ 5:04 PM
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    Mel Brooks Still the King in New HBO Special
  • Mel Brooks Remembers Sid Caesar: ‘He Was Not Even a Jew or a Person – He Was a Force’ (Video)

    TheWrap attended the Burbank taping where Brooks summed up his close friend’s comedic influence: “No Sid Caesar, no Mel Brooks”

    By

    Tony Maglio
    February 19, 2014 @ 9:16 AM
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    Mel Brooks Remembers Sid Caesar: ‘He Was Not Even a Jew or a Person – He Was a Force’ (Video)
  • Mel Brooks: Don’t Let Producers in the Editing Room (Exclusive Video)

    Sneak peek at  “American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise”

    By

    Brent Lang
    May 2, 2013 @ 1:49 PM
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    Mel Brooks: Don’t Let Producers in the Editing Room (Exclusive Video)
  • Mel Brooks on ‘Blazing Saddles’ Musical, ‘Pizza Man’ Slasher Film

    Comic genius Mel Brooks shows no signs of slowing down at 86

    By

    Brent Lang
    March 10, 2013 @ 6:10 PM
    6:10 PM
    Mel Brooks on ‘Blazing Saddles’ Musical, ‘Pizza Man’ Slasher Film
  • Alex Karras, ‘Webster’ and NFL Star, Dead at 77

    Alex Karras played the dad on "Webster," KO'd a horse in "Blazing Saddles," and provided "Monday Night Football" commentary

    By

    Todd Cunningham
    October 10, 2012 @ 7:53 AM
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  • Mel Brooks to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award

    Brooks directed classic comedies like "Blazing Saddles" and "The Producers"

    By

    Brent Lang
    October 5, 2012 @ 6:10 AM
    6:10 AM
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