Released in 1974, ‘Blazing Saddles’ is hailed as one of Warner Brothers’ funniest films ever. Upon its release, this movie created massive waves, and its impact has endured ever since. Get ready for some fascinating and lesser-known Blazing Saddles facts as we dive into the world of this iconic comedy!
An Unlikely Appearance
Movie premieres are renowned for being spectacular affairs, filled with A-listers emerging from posh cars and the priciest bespoke suits. To fit the spirit of the movie, though, guests rode in on horses for this one.
An Unlikely Appearance
Whatever Helps You Sleep At Night
After Brooks showed the movie to Warner Brothers, chief executive Ted Ashley wasn’t happy. Ashley forced Brooks into a corner and gave him the following instructions: “You have to take away (the N-word), the bean scene, punching a horse, the Lili von Shtupp, and the black sheriff saying something like, ‘You’re sucking my arm,’ or whatever. You need to remove everything, Brooks said, adding, “Great! They’re all out,” but instead of complying, he threw all the notes away and left.
Whatever Helps You Sleep At Night
