Mel Brooks' intention was to show us just how stupid racism really is. I think he succeeded. What a fun movie to watch.

Mel Brooks said he gets a lot of sh*t about the horse than anything else that happens in the movie. The horse was a trained stunt horse that could fall on command. If you look closely you don't actually see Alex Karras's fist connect with the horse from the camera angle. That horse deserves an Oscar.

My Jamaican uncle introduced me to this movie. Still one of my favourites. The line always cracks me up “To tell a family secret, my grandmother was Dutch.” 😂

I'm not even that old but feel ancient when NOBODY gets the "laurel and hardy handshake" line anymore.

"You're not a pawn, Mongo" - honestly I think that's the sweetest thing I've ever heard (in a Blazing Saddles reaction).

This movie is a satire of old westerns, and uses comedy to show the ridiculousness of racism, and of course the that racist people are stupid. One of the best comedies ever.

Mel Brooks said that the film was supposed to insult everyone. One of his crew said, "Well, I'm Irish and I'm not insulted." So Brooks added the bit about the town not wanting the Irish just to make him happy. Also, one of the contributors to the screenplay was Richard Prior.

When they sing "I Get A Kick Out of You", it's a joke, because that song hadn't been written until 1936, and the movie is set in the late 1800's. On top of that, they sang in a style that didn't exist in that time, either. It's a joke that never lands with anyone born after 1990.

There are a lot of cultural references from the 70's in here. The bull having yes and no on it's rear was making fun of a safety initiative where school buses had stickers on each side of its rear end to remind people which side to pass on so you wouldn't pass on the right or "door side" of the bus where kids are getting on. Now you cant pass a bus on either side when loading and unloading. That's just one example of cultural reference from the time.

Mel Brooks' movies are always insanely silly. He was not only the governor, but he also played the Indian Chief. Gene Wilder and Madelyn Kahn were also iconic during the 70s/80s comedy films. Always loved this movie. I saw it back in the 70s in the theatre. It was a huge box office hit. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for the great reaction! ✌💙✌

....I saw this in the theater as a kid....back in a day when we could laugh at ourselves..... Peace!

So well edited. So often when I watch reactions to this movie I think "How could you not include that line?” But you two nailed it.

I wondered how much you'd like this satire. But, it was fun that you got such a kick out of it. I particularly liked when you asked, "Why don't they just go around?" Response... "because they're dumb!" Also, "Why does he call them boys?" You two are so much fun to watch movies with! Thank you for reacting to this one. 🎞😆💜🖤

The Legend of the Lone Ranger is based on Bass Reeves, an African American who was a US Deputy Marshall and served for over 30 years. I just find that interesting.

When the film was originally released back in the 70s, the Indian chief -- played by director Mel Brooks -- was pictured prominently in print ads. If you looked closely enough, you could see thar the beadwork on his headdress read "KOSHER FOR PASSOVER" in Hebrew.

Mel Brooks was also the Indian Chief.😁

Great reaction, so glad you laughed understanding it’s satire. It was one of the most effective tools in exposing the idiocy of racism. As for the comment on the Irish, they was a lot of hate for the Irish in the early days. There were actually signs in shop windows saying Irish need not apply.

Le Petomane was a French Burlesque performer around the time the movie was set, or a little after. He was a flatulist, that is, someone who could pass gas on command, and he was quite popular in Europe. It is a funny, and fitting, name to give the Governor.

I lost it when he took himself hostage!!!! Still funny after all these years....lol

"We don't want the Irish" line us based in fact. There was a lot of prejudice against them in the old days. Now, here's the twist. I'm of French Canadian descent, and my ancestors emigrated to Rhode Island to work in the mills, which WERE owned by Irish American families, and THOSE families/owners discriminated against the French Canadians, and tried to impose all kinds of restrictions. In any case, Mel did a great job of shining a light on how any kind of prejudice is ridiculous.

"The Sheriff is near."

13:23 You've got to love the on-screen _chemistry_ between Bart and Jim. Right now, they're just relating their _backstories._ There's _really_ nothing about this scene that contributes anything _else_ to this story, but it's so cool, because they have _chemistry_ between them.

Fun fact: comedian/actor Richard Pryor co-wrote this movie along with Mel Brooks. Mel wanted him to olay Sheriff Bart but for whatever reason that didn’t happen. I’m okay with that because Cleavon Little did such a great job in the role. He and Gene Wilder, in this film, are one of my all time favorite “buddy movie” pairings. A great duo. And Gene Wilder went on to do several movies where he was paired with Richard Pryor whenever we want to see them together.

One of my all time faves!!! The toll booth gets me every time... Great reaction! Keep it up!

There are so many old nuanced references to American cinema and culture here, that for the two of you to still find the movie funny shows how good the movie is. Timeless.

Mr. Brooks is a comedy genius. He poked at everyone equally. His portrayal of the idiocy of racism by using comedy is something that will survive the ages. Little known facts about Mr. Brooks are his Alma Mater is the Virginia Military Institute and he served in the US Army Air Corp (the predecessor to the US Air Force) during WWII from 1944 to 1946. Also, I really like how many times the 4th wall is shattered in this movie. Especially towards the end. This movie also made cinematic history. Never before had farting been shown on the big screen. It was considered very rude and uncouth. When Mr. Brooks informed the actor who was to fart first what the scene was about the actor almost walked off the set because he was afraid he would be blackballed in Hollywood for doing the scene. It took some serious negotiating by Mr. Brooks to get the actor to stay and do the scene.

He rode a blazing saddle. The sheriff is a n🔔! As steady as a rock. Yeah, but I shot with this hand. 😅 I love this movie.😂

Wonderful reaction. This satire was very controversial at the time, but its message is timeless. A truly brilliant way to tackle bigotry, and yet another reminder why free speech is so important.

It’s a shame Cleavon Little, the actor that played Bart, isn’t more of a household name. Cause he is a terrific actor.

3:21 "Look at him on the horse. You're hanging the horse, too?" Horses are _famous_ for being _hung,_ you know.

25:31 Jessy Owens embarrassed hilter at the Olympics in 1930 something

Discovered this channel a couple of days ago from your Interstellar reaction. This should be a good reaction.

those who have watched the Carol Burnette show in the past, Harvy Korman was a regular on the show, and could not always keep a straight face when the funniest jokes came up, which makes him a great comedian

I ALWAYS look forward to your reactions. You always do great editing, that leaves in all the pertinent parts to keep the plot intact, and also keep all the "great lines" of the movie. Great sound-balancing too. Keep 'em coming.👍

For some reason the line that cracks me up the most is when he comes in shouting "What in the wide, wide world of sports...!!"

Hedley Lamar, the villain of the story, was named after Hedy Lamar, a well admired actress. She caught wind that the film was being made with the "use" or, better yet, a parody of her name. She then took legal action on the production of Blazing Saddles. Mel Brooks said, "She's Hedy Lamar! Pay her! She was in Algiers with Charles Boyer!" He then said, "Can we meet her?!" Thus, the joke wrote itself. "This is 1874! You'll be able to sue _her!_ "

A true classic.

My favorite part about people watching this film is that, almost universally, we can all agree that Cleavon Little looks *sharp* in that sheriff outfit.

In the scene where Sheriff Bart is telling his story, the Indians who confronted the family were led by Chief Mel Brooks, and the Chief spoke Yiddish, which is a European language spoken by Jews. When the warrior wanted to attack, the Chief said, "No, no, not now, it's crazy!" Then, in English with a heavy accent, "Cop a walk." "Have you ever seen in your life? They're Darker than us!"

Rarely does a "Blazing Saddles" edit include my fav (obviously Richard Pryor) line. "Don't mess with the brother's FINE!"

Mel Brooks is one of my favorite directors! Maybe you could watch "Young Frankenstein", a comedy directed by him and starring Gene Wilder.

Unfortunately one of the punchlines that was written by Richard Pryor was successfully censored by Warner Bros. When Lili Von Shtupp says "Is it twue the way you people are....gifted? Oh... its twue, its twue!" Bart was supposed to reply with "Uh, ma'am? Youre sucking on my arm" EDIT: also, for reference, white folks of non-Irish descent (particularly of English descent) used to discriminate againt people of Irish descent pretty heavily in the US. (The English in Britain do still discriminate against the Irish, but thats another matter entirely)

The character of Mongo was played by former NFL player Alex Karris. He later went on to play the Dad in the TV show "Webster". My favorite lines are: " Well, can't you see that's the last act of a desperate man?" "We don't care if it's the first act of Henry V...." 🤣🤣🤣

You ladies are as funny as the movie😅

"...but we don't want the Irish!" This is from a behind-the-scenes conversation about how they had managed to offend every minority (blacks, Asians, homosexuals, Jews, etc.), but someone noted that no one had insulted the Irish, so the line went into the movie.

Cleavon Little had such a beautiful smile.

There was many script writers involved in making this movie, including Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor. Enjoyed your reaction.

Your reactions are PRICELESS! 🤠

fun fact: WB asked the fart scene not be in. Mel said "Okay" then ran it anyway lol it was the first time a fart joke was used in a movie.

Might be Mel Brooks's best movie, though I'm partial to Spaceballs, for childhood reasons. Richard Pryor was co-writer, and he was supposed to play the sheriff. In case you don't know about Pryor (because you're young), he was a very famous stand-up and an actor in the 70's and 80's. Pryor and Wilder (Waco Kid) did a bunch of movies together and I'd recommend Silver Streak (1976) especially.

9:00 Yes, the one and only Count Basie and his band.

"Lets play chess" Sheriff Bart "Morons" Jim Best lines

Your mini-review stating “”It’s just giggles” is perfect. I saw it when it was released and am amazed at how well it holds up. Some of the language would be seen as offensive if it was made today (as evidenced by your editing), but its good intentions and its focus on silliness keeps it in the category of classic comedies.

This movie, along with Space Balls is my top favorite movies.

It was written by Mel Brooks and RIchard Pryor. Mel Brooks spoof of Star Wars is brilliant, it is called Spaceballs and is very very funny!!!

Such a great channel, LOVE watching y'all's reactions. Thanks for the laughs ✌️

This is going to be fire!

Mel Brookes missed a good marketing for the movie. Having it starring Cleavon LITTLE and Gene WILDER, the tag line should of been ... Things just got a LITTLE WILDER.

Another gag that no one ever picks up on, when the schoolmarm reads her letter to the governor in front of the congregation, she says that she's not used to public speaking. 🤔 She's a school teacher! 😆

its a funny little joke that the school teacher of the town isnt good at public speaking when you consider there are no kids in the town.

Mel Brooks played both the governor and the Indian chief. The chief is speaking in Yiddish. _Blazing Saddles_ is a movie about racism. The entire point of the movie is that racism is stupid. More specifically, _Blazing Saddles_ is about the racism that was evident in Western movies and television at the time. One of the forms that racism took was in the hiring of Jews to play Indians, based on the stereotype that Jews have swarthy skin. Since Mel Brooks is Jewish, and lost most of his family in the Holocaust, there was no way that he was going to leave Jews out of this movie, hence the Indian chief, who was, indeed, played by a Jew.

As you noticed, a running gag in the movie is ... the more racist a person is, the dumber they are. Not sure if that is a gag, it is more a point that the movie is trying to make, but in a funny way.

There is a story that during a crew meeting Brooks said that it was OK to offend people as long as you offend everyone. A crew member spoke up and said that he was Irish and hadn't been offended. So that is how the line about the Irish got added to the movie.

Nice reaction. Mel Brooks is definitely one of my favorites. Would suggest you both "hystory of the world" from him :D

0:43 "They sound _good."_ Yes, but they're sounding good performing a song that was first composed and performed by Frank Sinatra in the 1934 Broadway musical _Anything Goes._ This movie is set in 1874, about 60 years _ahead_ of it.

Mel Brooks directed and co-wrote Blazing Saddles with Richard Pryor. Awesome movie.

Glad y'all enjoyed this film. Many people back then didn't even know Mel Brooks is Jewish. The film's premise is to make fun of racism and racists especially. It had a Star studded cast with most being well established comedians. The guy who played Mongo was a NFL Pro hall of famer. The cowboy at the beginning, "can't be more 'den ahunderd fourteen!", he was already a famous western actor. In the scene where Gene Wilder is comforting Cleavon Little after his debacle with the elderly lady, when Gene said, "You know. Morons." Cleavon actually broke character. That was Cleavon laughing at the joke, not the sheriff. It fit so well in the moment, Mel kept it in the final cut. The gentleman who was to give "a laurel and hearty handshake" as the sheriff arrived, the actor was the boss of Tom Selleck's 'Magnum P.I.'.

Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor wrote this film in the early 1970’s. They didn’t hold back on the corny, slapstick comedy or anything else for that matter. Degrading everyone from whites, blacks, native Americans basically everyone that walks on two legs😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing the video post ladies. God bless ❤

"What is this?" This is the greatest comedy of all time. No reason to be shocked or offended about anything in it. It is funny how you take some scenes so literal and serious and don't necessarily understand the joke.

One of the greatest and funniest films of Mel's

1. Mel Brooks played the Governor, the Indian Chief and one of the thug roundup. 2. Mel Brooks doesn't just break the 4th wall he shatters, steps on and grinds it into the ground. 3. The preacher/Liam Dunn also plays in Young "Frankenstein" as Mr. Hilltop. Madeline Kahn also had a smallish role in it. 4. Imagine how much fun this was to make.🤣🤣🤣🤣 5. The line, "You know morons" was ad lib by Wilder. Little's reaction was real. 6. The guy that was supposed to play Jim showed up the first day drunk so he was let go. Wilder agreed to do this movie for Mel Brooks only if Mel would direct Young Frankenstein for him. 7. Richard Pryor was supposed to play Bart but he was going through his addictions at the time and they thought it wouldn't be a good idea. However, he did some of the writing. 8. Jim still has his popcorn from the theater. Movie suggestion "Young Frankenstein" with Gene Wilder

The sheriff is near!

The indian chief was played by Mel Brooks. And he was speaking Yiddish, which is not a Native American language. He let the black family go because he knew the whites were prejudice, so he was giving them a break.

Breaks my heart that nobody ever gets the Laurel and Hardy handshake line...

The movie is satire and parody. I see that you ladies were confused at the humor quite a bit during this reaction. You were taking some of the zany scenes a lil' too seriously by trying to apply logic...LMAO. The style of comedy is not just 'parody'...it's like a live-action cartoon (such as Bugs Bunny etc). Anyway, many commenters already explained what the movie is about, so I won't go into extra detail. But although this movie was long before my time, and as a black man, I still consider 'Blazing Saddles' to be one of the top 5 greatest comedies ever in cinematic history. This is a classic!!!

The chemistry between Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder in this movie is top notch

Hedy Lamarr was a famous actress years ago. So Hedley is a play on her name.

Most people don't get the "Laurel and Hardy" handshake joke... Maybe I'm just old 😢😢😂😂

There was a popular actress in the 40's named Heddy Lamar which is the basis for the recurring gag with Hedley Lamar's name.

Hard to believe that of all the main characters, the only one living is Mel Brooks. The Mayor/ Indian Chief, and the Director of the film.

Richard Pryor was one of the writers, Mel Brooks was concerned about the racist language but Pryor and others convinced him to keep it in.

You two are so cute together!!

Mel Brooks co-wrote with Richard Pryor who was going to play Bart until he had legal troubles and had to step back.

The reason why there's that one line "But we don't want the Irish" is because it was Mel Brooks's intent that every racial group he could think of would find something to get insulted about in his movie. During production one of the crew members -- who was Irish -- joking said there wasn't anything about him. So, Brooks added that line.

The joke with the songs at the beginning was that the workers were singing what was (at the time the movie came out) a stereotypical "white people" song and "Swing Low" and "Camptown Ladies" were stereotypical "black" songs. So the (racist) foreman gets upset that the workers aren't adhering to the stereotype but then gets carried away and puts on the goofy performance the he was intending to mock the workers for, setting the tone for the whole movie, that racists are dumb and we should make fun of them. Edit: "She's old and already dying" Harsh!

3:28--They're hanging the horse for helping that there bandit get away from his crimes..makes him an accomplice! 10:32..It's working because THEY wanna be the ones to shoot Bart..It ain't no fun if he does it to himself! 31:36 Brooks was also the Indian chief, and Co-worte the script with black comedian Richard Pryor

Mel wasn't only the governor, he was also the Indian chief. He and Richard Pryor wrote the script. Did you recognize "Willy Wonka", aka Gene Wilder as the gunslinger? Great movie, great review. Subbed.

"Meeting is adjourned" "It is??" "No, you SAY that!" "What??" "Meeting is adjourned" "It is??" "No, you SAY that!" "What??" "Meeting is adjourned!!" "It is??!?"...............

Mel Brooks' Governor makes me think of Greg Abbott everytime, but then again, Greg Abbott never makes me laugh.

Do what he say do what he saaaay!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Mel Brooks also played the Indian Chief and a person on line waiting to sign up to destroy Rock Ridge

Just about everything bad humans do was made fun of I saw this when it came out and became a better person for it

Richard Pryor had input on the script and told Mel Brooks not to be afraid to use the N word as much as possible to get the point across about the idiocy of racism. LOL. RIchard was also supposed to be the sheriff

I love these old comedies. They're extremely unafraid XD.

Just before 1:15 he rides in and says what in the wide wide world of sports is going on here. "The Wide Wide World of Sports" was before ESPN.

In the late 1800's and the turn of the century, the Irish and Italians were considered just as low as Blacks. That is what he was referring to when he said we don't want the Irish.

Young Frankenstein is another great Mel Brooks movie you should check out.

27:36 "They could just go around." Well, yes. Technically, they don't _have_ to make their way through the toll booth. But that booth, (ostensibly) is the idea of Governor Le _Petomane,_ on whose behalf they're _acting,_ so that wouldn't really be proper.

It's weird watching young people struggling to comprehend absurdism.

0:30 It was 117 the other day here in Phoenix...