Which movie did you watch today and how would you rate it?

[Ford]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments.

I first saw it on television back in the late 70s, and I could have sworn they left the N-words in the TV edit. What they did cut out was the "little bastard shot me in the ass" line and the beans scene.

 

[southernhybrid]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments.

I first saw it on television back in the late 70s, and I could have sworn they left the N-words in the TV edit. What they did cut out was the "little bastard shot me in the ass" line and the beans scene.

I think we watched it on TCM and they didn't leave out anything that I recall, but we have a copy of it on DVD, so that's how we usually watch it. The beans scene is pretty funny, but one of my favorite scenes in when Clevon Little, who plays the sheriff, takes the gun to his head, and say "Help me." and the morons who were about to attack him for being their new Black sheriff, suddenly want to save his life. Gene Wilder was great in that movie too. The entire case was perfect, the good guys, the bad guys and the stupid ones, who all had the same last name.

 

[hurtinbuckaroo]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments.

I first saw it on television back in the late 70s, and I could have sworn they left the N-words in the TV edit. What they did cut out was the "little bastard shot me in the ass" line and the beans scene.

I think we watched it on TCM and they didn't leave out anything that I recall, but we have a copy of it on DVD, so that's how we usually watch it. The beans scene is pretty funny, but one of my favorite scenes in when Clevon Little, who plays the sheriff, takes the gun to his head, and say "Help me." and the morons who were about to attack him for being their new Black sheriff, suddenly want to save his life. Gene Wilder was great in that movie too. The entire case was perfect, the good guys, the bad guys and the stupid ones, who all had the same last name.

This is the movie clip that summarizes my reaction to the election:

 

[Ford]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments.

I first saw it on television back in the late 70s, and I could have sworn they left the N-words in the TV edit. What they did cut out was the "little bastard shot me in the ass" line and the beans scene.

I think we watched it on TCM and they didn't leave out anything that I recall, but we have a copy of it on DVD, so that's how we usually watch it. The beans scene is pretty funny, but one of my favorite scenes in when Clevon Little, who plays the sheriff, takes the gun to his head, and say "Help me." and the morons who were about to attack him for being their new Black sheriff, suddenly want to save his life. Gene Wilder was great in that movie too. The entire case was perfect, the good guys, the bad guys and the stupid ones, who all had the same last name.

And of course...Mongo, played by football great Alex Karras.

 

[hurtinbuckaroo]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments.

I first saw it on television back in the late 70s, and I could have sworn they left the N-words in the TV edit. What they did cut out was the "little bastard shot me in the ass" line and the beans scene.

I think we watched it on TCM and they didn't leave out anything that I recall, but we have a copy of it on DVD, so that's how we usually watch it. The beans scene is pretty funny, but one of my favorite scenes in when Clevon Little, who plays the sheriff, takes the gun to his head, and say "Help me." and the morons who were about to attack him for being their new Black sheriff, suddenly want to save his life. Gene Wilder was great in that movie too. The entire case was perfect, the good guys, the bad guys and the stupid ones, who all had the same last name.

And of course...Mongo, played by football great Alex Karras.

"Mongo just pawn in game of life."

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments. The comedy makes the white, small town, inbred folks look like morons and the Black sheriff saves the day. Some people are so overly sensitive over such minor things, instead of simply seeing the humorous satire in such a great comedy instead of searching for remarks that they don't like. I remember when it was on TCM about a year ago, they had to apologize for some or the politically incorrect language.

Apologize or forewarn?

For me, what is critical is whether something is gratuitous. There is racism in Blazing Saddles, satire against racism. It isn't gratuitous.

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

And Richard Pryor.

 

[Shadowy Man]

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

which of his current works do you think are noteworthy? I haven’t seen any of his recent movies, but I did like the ones he used to do back then.

 

[southernhybrid]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments. The comedy makes the white, small town, inbred folks look like morons and the Black sheriff saves the day. Some people are so overly sensitive over such minor things, instead of simply seeing the humorous satire in such a great comedy instead of searching for remarks that they don't like. I remember when it was on TCM about a year ago, they had to apologize for some or the politically incorrect language.

Apologize or forewarn?

For me, what is critical is whether something is gratuitous. There is racism in Blazing Saddles, satire against racism. It isn't gratuitous.

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

And Richard Pryor.

Richard Pryor was supposed to play the sheriff in "Blazing Saddles", but from what I recall, there was some controversy over him playing that part, although I don't remember the details. While I love Pryor's comedy, I actually think that Cleavon Little was the better choice.

 

[southernhybrid]

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

which of his current works do you think are noteworthy? I haven’t seen any of his recent movies, but I did like the ones he used to do back then.

I know he has been doing a remake of "History of the World". I think it is or was a series on tv, but I don't think it was nearly as good as his earlier stuff. I love the original "History of the World" and some of his other older stuff. We watched "Young Frankenstein" the other night. That is pretty funny too, and we also have a copy of "High Anxiety" but haven't watched it a long time. Maybe that will be next.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

Tried to watch High Anxiety and it wasn't working for me. Brooks can be hit or miss at times. He has had some dogs out there. He is also responsible for some of the best as well.

I agree, I can't see Pryor playing the sheriff. I don't know if he could manage the character as dryly. He and Slim Pickens' are about the only straight characters in the film.

 

[thebeave]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments. The comedy makes the white, small town, inbred folks look like morons and the Black sheriff saves the day. Some people are so overly sensitive over such minor things, instead of simply seeing the humorous satire in such a great comedy instead of searching for remarks that they don't like. I remember when it was on TCM about a year ago, they had to apologize for some or the politically incorrect language.

Apologize or forewarn?

For me, what is critical is whether something is gratuitous. There is racism in Blazing Saddles, satire against racism. It isn't gratuitous.

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

And Richard Pryor.

Richard Pryor was supposed to play the sheriff in "Blazing Saddles", but from what I recall, there was some controversy over him playing that part, although I don't remember the details. While I love Pryor's comedy, I actually think that Cleavon Little was the better choice.

The studio considered Pryor to be too risky. He had a drug problem and was kind of a loose cannon. They thought his antics might disrupt the production. Cleavon Little is perfectly cast IMHO.

 

[southernhybrid]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments. The comedy makes the white, small town, inbred folks look like morons and the Black sheriff saves the day. Some people are so overly sensitive over such minor things, instead of simply seeing the humorous satire in such a great comedy instead of searching for remarks that they don't like. I remember when it was on TCM about a year ago, they had to apologize for some or the politically incorrect language.

Apologize or forewarn?

For me, what is critical is whether something is gratuitous. There is racism in Blazing Saddles, satire against racism. It isn't gratuitous.

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

And Richard Pryor.

Richard Pryor was supposed to play the sheriff in "Blazing Saddles", but from what I recall, there was some controversy over him playing that part, although I don't remember the details. While I love Pryor's comedy, I actually think that Cleavon Little was the better choice.

The studio considered Pryor to be too risky. He had a drug problem and was kind of a loose cannon. They thought his antics might disrupt the production. Cleavon Little is perfectly cast IMHO.

Yeah. That sounds about right and I agree with you about Little. As a woman, I also think that he was a lot sexier looking compared to Prior, not that I don't still enjoy watching old Prior DVDs. The scenes with Madeline Kahn were great too. Other than Mel Brooks, just about everyone in that movie is dead now.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

I don't think I've seen him in anything else. He won a Tony for best actor in a musical.

 

[thebeave]

The day after the election, we felt compelled to watch our favorite Mel Brooks comedy, "Blazing Saddles". It was made in 1974, as a satire of old Western movies. We've probably watched it at least 20 times and it's still makes us laugh a lot, despite probably knowing at least half of the lines by now.

I read a few years ago, that some people now object to that comedy because it has the N word in it and makes a few other politically incorrect comments. The comedy makes the white, small town, inbred folks look like morons and the Black sheriff saves the day. Some people are so overly sensitive over such minor things, instead of simply seeing the humorous satire in such a great comedy instead of searching for remarks that they don't like. I remember when it was on TCM about a year ago, they had to apologize for some or the politically incorrect language.

Apologize or forewarn?

For me, what is critical is whether something is gratuitous. There is racism in Blazing Saddles, satire against racism. It isn't gratuitous.

Imo, Mel Brooks is one of the most outstanding comedic geniuses in my lifetime and he's still going strong despite being in his 90s.

And Richard Pryor.

Richard Pryor was supposed to play the sheriff in "Blazing Saddles", but from what I recall, there was some controversy over him playing that part, although I don't remember the details. While I love Pryor's comedy, I actually think that Cleavon Little was the better choice.

The studio considered Pryor to be too risky. He had a drug problem and was kind of a loose cannon. They thought his antics might disrupt the production. Cleavon Little is perfectly cast IMHO.

Yeah. That sounds about right and I agree with you about Little. As a woman, I also think that he was a lot sexier looking compared to Prior, not that I don't still enjoy watching old Prior DVDs. The scenes with Madeline Kahn were great too. Other than Mel Brooks, just about everyone in that movie is dead now.

Yep. There is line that was cut from the movie by the head honchos at the studio where Madeline Kahn was in the dark room with Cleavon Little, and after she says, "Its twue, its twue!, he replies back, "Lily, you're sucking on my arm!". Or something to that effect. I guess that was a bridge too far, even for Blazing Saddles.

Unfortunately, Cleavon died way too young. But not everyone is dead. The young boy on the wagon train is still alive and kicking. That was Rodney Allen Rippy who was famous as the face of the Jack in the Box TV ads in the early '70's. I watched a youtube interview of him recently. He still looks like the same cute, happy kid, though he's in his late '50's now.