I've been with thousands of men/again and again/they promise the moon/they're always coming and going and going and coming and always too soon. Jim: However, despite his foresight, the offending noises were muted in the Blazing Saddles TV release. He'p me! But the best part about this scene is that even the white characters know how dumb some of these white people are. Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, Blazing Saddles is one of two groundbreaking films that Mel Brooks released in 1974 (the other was Young Frankenstein) -- the comedic auteur was operating at his peak that year. Let us not allow anger to rule the day. It must have been a good day in the writing room. Well, do your best. He's not bluffing. Jim: And now, for my next impression Jesse Owens. One of the characters, Slim Pickens, experienced sleeping outside with a Winchester rifle to feel about his character. Blazing Saddles was released in 1974 and is an American satirical Western black comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Wait a minute maybe I could turn this thing into my advantage. [after the rehersal] You're talkin' to the sheriff of Rock Ridge!" I meant a song. Sheriff murdered! Wait a minute there might be legal precedent. Help me in with this. Much like the many breaks in the fourth wall, this is another filmmaking faux pas -- an anachronism. This film that consists of so many comedic geniuses, will continue to be loved even for the next generations. He starts off as the enforcer for Lyle, and hes obviously a man-child who can barely string two sentences together. [Boris gestures to a man in a wheelchair]. It is such an entertaining twist on the joke that viewers never even expect it was coming. Even the governor, whom he works for, cant pronounce his name correctly and continuously says it like the actress Hedy Lamarr. Focusing on the rise of a black sheriff in the American west of 1874, Blazing Saddles is widely regarded as the most audacious comedy of Mel Brookss directorial career. Harriet Johnson: Land-snatching! This is a closed set! Well, look, damn your eyes! Cop a walk. [Bart closes the window and smells the pie but returns to the window when he hears another knock]. I am depressed. This is the exact spot where the Spanish Armada was sunk by the British Navy, leaving millions and millions of Spanish Dubloons at the bottom of the sea! Buddy Bizarre: Its one of those lines that would work perfectly with a rimshot. Menu. Something like"Swing low, sweet chariot" Lyle: Don't know that one, huh. Bart: [singing] Of course! I didn't know there was going to be so many! Mongo impressed. Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age. Always like to keep my audience riveted. (at around 40 mins) The Indian Chief played by Mel Brooks speaks Yiddish. Now go do that voodoo that *you* do *so well*! Two hundred thousand acres? Isn't anybody going to help that poor man? When Bart first arrives in Rock Ridge and attempts to ingratiate himself as the new sheriff, everyone tries to murder him on sight. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I don't know. The sheriff then extends his hand and finally shows off his dark complexion. I hope you brought enough for everybody. Yankee bean soup, coleslaw, and tuna surprise. Jim: I started to hear the word "draw" in my sleep. It was not only the scene that made a joke after joke, but it is the reality that a violent bandit is anxious regarding his boss, which is so strict and even foolish on some basis.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'z_word_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',137,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-z_word_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); This line is one of the famous as well as it is often quoted from the film Blazing Saddles. Who can satisfy their lustful habits? In this quick moment before a massive food fight breaks out in the Warner Bros. commissary, an actor playing Hitler is a film says to a friend, They lose me right after the bunker scene. As a Jewish man who fought in World War II, Brooks is obviously a fan of dunking on Hitler whenever the chance presents itself, thus this little nod to the Fuhrers suicide. Johnson: [to Bart] Give me the playback! What in the wide, wide world of sports is a-goin' on here? Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I spoke to you. Howard Johnson: Order, order. Roger Ebert gave it 4 out of 5 stars, it received three Oscar nominations, and AFI placed it at No. The outlaw has no idea what Lamarr is talking about and he responds: When Bart and his buddies are building a railroad at the beginning of the movie, Lyle and his cowboys say that they want the men working in the sun to sing spirituals for them like they did when they were slaves. I had no movie.". Obviously, the line doesnt sit well with the Klansmen and they fall for the trick. Its a major moment that brings to people of all color - white, black, Asian, and Hispanic. [Bart places his hand over his own mouth, then drags himself through the door into his office], [Lamarr's posse rides up on Bart's diversion: a single tollbooth in the middle of the desert]. Well, don't just stand there looking stupid, grasping your hands in pain. Can't be more than a hundert an' fourteen. [singing] Hedley Lamarr: Read it! Hold it, men. After Bart and Jim meet for the first time in the sheriffs drunk tank, the two gentlemen get to know each other, and Jim introduces himself in this fairly ridiculous fashion. [a knock at the window; Bart gets up and sees the same woman who insulted him earlier]. [Jim downs a bottle of whiskey in one long guzzle]. In 2000, the American Film Institute ranked Blazing Saddles number six on its list of the 100 Funniest Movies of All Time. Bart: This one is the best line that definitely works accurately with these rimshots. What the hell is it? Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder in 'Blazing Saddles.' It is not only Gene Wilder is surprising with these parts of the scene, but also his dry cleverness is complete exhibits here. Theres something so funny about saying ditto to someone giving a heartfelt speech, and the way Lamarr handles the offense (with more flowery dialogue) is absolutely iconic. (The scene in which Mongo punches out a horse was inspired by Brookss former boss, comedian Sid Caesar, who supposedly knocked one unconscious in real life.) When Headley Lamarr is accepting applications for his gang, he asks every outlaw and scoundrel in the west for the qualifications. Jim and Bart, disguised as members of the KKK say that theyre wanted for stampeding cattle through the Vatican. Taggart: Never mind that shit! Instead, Jim boasts his shooting hand that is fully ruined by the shakes.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'z_word_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_8',135,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-z_word_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Such a moment was silly, but Gene Wilder still shows it with a straight face and a genius look. Bart: Now who can argue with that? Howard Johnson: I didn't get a "harrumph" out of that guy! Governor Lepetomane: In the scene where Headley Lamarr is interviewing bandits, he interviews a group of banditos and says that he likes the cut of their jib. I know how we can run everyone out of Rock Ridge. This is one of the most well known and oft-quoted line from Blazing Saddles. [Taggart looks for a pen and paper while Hedley talks]. Goddamnit, I said "order". Indian Chief: These are people of the land. When they first meet, he feels both the great racism and his total shock. [townspeople shoot the Bible, blowing it apart]. You're finished. Mongo, why would Hedley Lamarr care about where the choo-choo goes? However, it is a funny thing to hear that Lamarr spoke out such a comical number of words. [frowns] No, you *say* that, Governor. Governor Lepetomane: Ugh, Harvey Korman can do no wrong in this movie. MovieQuotes.com 1998-2023 | All rights reserved, directed this movie Blazing Saddles is thought of as one of the greatest comedies in America of all-time. I must say that how might there be so many quotable significance with just one scene? Kinkyyyy. (You can check out his official site here.). Oooh! All are equal in my eye. Better check it out. Harriet Johnson: You've got to help us, please! Hedley Lamarr: [turns, leans in and stares into Miss Stein's bountiful bosoms]. Ball claimed that Kahn had was aiming to get fired . ADVERTISEMENT. [singing] It is too evident that Richard Pryor, who is one of the writers of Blazing Saddles, was the main voice in most lines like this one. In Kubrick's classic Full Metal Jacket, Ermey played a drill sergeant that no one can forget. He said the sheriff's near. In this great film, Jim or Gene Wilder think that he captured Bart in front of two residents of Klansmen. That's not much of a crime. Think of it, gentlemen, hoof and mouth disease a thing of the past. The surveyors say they may have run into some quicksand up ahead. Hedley Lamarr : [grumbling as he takes his ticket] Pain in the ass! Good night. What the hell is this? Van Johnson: Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, Blazing Saddles was directed by Mel Brooks and released in 1974. Somebody he'p me! This doesnt sit well with Lyle, who requests that they sing De Camptown Ladies, to which Bart replies De Camptown Ladies? Theres something so funny and condescending about responding with the same phrase as Lyle. Mel Brooks seems to never tire of telling the tale about Madeline Kahn's audition for the role of German saloon chanteuse/seductress-for-hire Lili Von Shtupp in his 1974 film Blazing Saddles. [after Gabby Johnson's speech] It'll work. Its truly a moment when everyone in the world can quote along. | No, gone blame it dang blammit! Hello, boys. Jim first introduces himself in a justly comical fashion. After the time that Rock Ridges old woman passes up Barton her way on the street and says up yours that is followed by a race-related mumble, but she stops in Barts office in the middle of the night to say sorry and then she brings a pie for him. Well, uh thank you, much obliged. You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. Throw up your hands/Stick out your tush/Hands on your hips/Give 'em a push/You'll be surprised, you're doing the French Mistake/Voila! Governor Lepetomane: It's twue. He surrenders a set of badges to stand in for them and give them a chance to talk about this famous line. Bart: See? [standing up proudly] Well, my name is Jim, but most people call me Jim. Doggone near lost a four hundred dollar handcar. Maybe you know why a high-roller like Hedley Lamarr is interested in Rock Ridge. The whole movie is completely a crash course in meta-comedy for viewers who have not even seen this type of thing before, and sadly, Korman was not even nominated for his role that plays as Lamarr.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'z_word_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_7',138,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-z_word_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); This line is when Headley Lamarr is taking applications for his group. Lili Von Shtupp: Bart then points his own pistol at his head, townspeople drop their guns; Bart jams the gun into his neck and drags himself through the crowd towards the station, Bart places his hand over his own mouth, then drags himself through the door into his office, Lamarr's posse rides up on Bart's diversion: a single tollbooth in the middle of the desert, Taggart spots Bart and Charlie on a hand-cart sinking into quicksand, lassos the hand-cart and drags it but not the men out of the quicksand, Harriet Johnson reads her letter to the Governor, having trouble putting his pen back into its holder, raises his other hand, which is violently trembling, a knock at the window; Bart gets up and sees the same woman who insulted him earlier, Bart closes the window and smells the pie but returns to the window when he hears another knock, Jim draws. Because this ad makes an assertion in its headline text that is unsupported and unaddressed by the content within, we rate the claim as "False. Not only is the scene made up of joke after joke after joke, but the fact that a rough desperado is worried about his boss being strict is so silly for some reason. Theres really no one other than Gene Wilder who could pull this kind of deadpan line off, and its one of the many times in Blazing Saddles that he hits the audience with a hangdog expression and a ridiculous line. Howard Johnson: After he takes his shower, he shares the title with his wife, an actress named Anne Bancroft, who mostly likes the idea. I love it when you talk dirty. Mongo impressed. It is an incredible moment where everyone in this world can quote this alone. Kahn has some fantastic line reads throughout the film, but none of them hit as hard as this one. Hedley Lamarr: Taggart: Not only is the film jam-packed with jokes, but each of them holds a mirror up to society in a way that few comedies ever do. It got pretty gritty. This is a direct nod to Mongo Santamaria, a famous Cuban jazz musician, and a reference that might have gone over most audience members' heads . Howard Johnson: Now it's "please". Hedley Lamarr: Lyle: [the actors answer with a heavily lisping "yethhhh"]. looks to camera as she is beaten by two thugs, stick of dynamite sails in through window, extends his hand, then yanks it away on seeing Bart, the actors answer with a heavily lisping "yethhhh", hurrying through the movie theater, he stops at the concession stand, at the theater, cuts in front of a hippie, as the townspeople point guns at Bart, the newly arrived sheriff, townspeople shoot the Bible, blowing it apart, Bart is bidding farewell to the people of Rock Ridge, in the bar discussing Pasteur's possible cure, dying words, while looking down at Douglas Fairbanks' panel in the Grauman Chinese Theater forecourt, Taggart plunges his hand in Hedley's bubble bath, Hedley arrives at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Anal Johnson is standing behind the bar washing a beer mug; he spits into the mug, belches, and continues to wipe the mug, Bart dresses himself as a carnival barker and stands beside a wishing-well. Sheriff! Well, I just threw my guns down and walked away. A subversive, fearless satire bent on tackling the ever-present absurdity of prejudice, it has maintained an impressive and growing fan base more than four decades later. Taggart, you've been hurt. and, once Mongo climbs to the bottom of the well, He lowers a sign to Mongo which reads "For more air, deposit $.25", Bart comes in after spending the night with Lili Von Stupp, after Taggart comes crashing through the commissary with food splattered all over him, a fight scene has spilled over into Buddy's musical number, Jim the Waco Kid has just shot the guns out of the hands of a dozen henchmen, turns, leans in and stares into Miss Stein's bountiful bosoms, to Bart and Charlie struggling to get out of the quicksand, Jim dozes off while Bart tells his backstory, Mongo walks down the street past a mannequin-like, penny-arcade-style "gunslinger" - Bart's voice is distorted and seems to be coming from the penny-arcade machine, Mongo starts to pull his gun on the offending "marshal", Mongo deposits a quarter in the appropriate slot, Mongo is about to draw when the "marshal" falls away to reveal a cannon, which blasts Mongo in the face - we can now see that Bart has been throwing his voice with a bullhorn, Headley opens his office window to speak to the hunchbacked hangman Boris outside. Lili Von Shtupp: It's twue. Its such a silly moment but Wilder delivers it with a straight face, and this combo is genius. The painting is hanging just above Lamaar's head when he is looking at the map of Rock Ridge. Now I don't have to tell you good folks what's been happening in our beloved little town. Excuse me while I whip this out. Olson Johnson: In Blazing Saddles film, the character Headley Lamarr is no doubt high on his own supply. Hes giving me the old alky shake. I'll try to keep it as quiet as possible. How do you talk about Blazing Saddles without mentioning the campfire scene? On Monday August 29, the world lost a Hollywood legend. Just give me twenty-four hours to come up with a brilliant idea to save our town. Can't you see that man is a ni? The line on paper isnt riotous, but its all in the way that Gene Wilder tells Bart about Mongo thats really funny. What did you expect? Another great line from Blazing Saddles is, "Why don't you, uhloosen your bullets?" Uhh student? I got it! At first, the worst line of this scene seems to be when Taggart suggests that in order to run everybody out of Rock Ridge, "We'll kill the first born male child . Blazing . Hedley Lamarr: Have you gone berserk? Buddy Bizarre: But of course! Sheriff murdered, crops burned, stores looted, people stampeded, and cattle raped. For you, my dear. [being dragged through the street] The film did not only contain jokes, but each of such jokes stands as the mirror on our society in the process that a few comedies make. Hidden References. (uncredited) Written by Charles Tobias, Murray Mencher & Eddie Cantor. Badges? Young Frankenstein, the movie that would become Brookss next directorial project, began with an idea Wilder approached him about while filming Saddles. Except the women folks, of course. Rather than give in to the cowboys Bart and his friends sing I Get A Kick Out Of You by Cole Poter. Holy underwear! What does the Indian say in Blazing Saddles? Le Petomane memorial gambling casino for the insane. When the guys are dressed up as members of the KKK to sneak into Headleys group, the sheriff extends his hands, revealing his dark skin. Blazing Saddles belongs to the Best Western comedies of all time; if you do not agree, why is it the best? / He made his blazing saddle / A torch to light the way. But then Jim shows off his shooting hand which is absolutely destroyed by the shakes. The movie uses slurs throughout to mock and comment on America's history of widespread virulent racism, and although it can be shocking and hilarious . Hedley Lamarr: Lili Von Shtupp: [after the farting] After showing Bart how smooth his left hand is, the sheriff notes that alcohol hasnt completely wrecked Jims nervous system. Camptown Race Track five miles long, oh-de-do-da-dahy!". Lili Von Shtupp : [singing] I've been with thousands of men, Again and again, They sing the same tune, They start with Byron and Shelley, Then jump on your belly, And bust your . But one morning, Mel Brooks took a shower, and the word Blazing Saddles suddenly appeared in his head. Rev. Let's rank the greatest quotes from Blazing Saddles, with the help of your votes. Hold it! It gets us every time. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen and Mongos! Bart: Boris: But where would I find such a man? Bart: What the hell is that sh*t?! In this part of the line, Jim asks Bart, Are we black? Taggart: / He wore a shining star. This morning, I couldn't get the time of day. So they can appoint a sheriff that's blacker'n any Indian! [singing] [Taggart spots Bart and Charlie on a hand-cart sinking into quicksand], [lassos the hand-cart and drags it but not the men out of the quicksand]. It's like wet sauerkraut in my hands. The resulting fart scene, in which a gang of thugs pass gas around a campfire, made movie history. Sign here. It's listed for $2.95 million with Cynthia Voss and Nathan Walter, of Re/Max Real Estate Specialists. [hurrying through the movie theater, he stops at the concession stand] While Blazing Saddles plays with a lot of racial humor, it's moments like these that there's more than racism afoot. Come on, let's check out the end of the flick. Play chess screw Hedley Lamarr: So I limped to the nearest saloon, crawled inside a whiskey bottle and I've been there ever since. Its a super intense (and funny!) They lose me right after the bunker scene. It's one of the most important American comedies ever made, not to mention possibly the funniest in the last half century. Are you crazy? Oh no, don't do that, don't do that. Hes turned to drinking and spends his nights in the sheriffs drunk tank. Mongo stay with Sheriff Bart. Lili. Well how about "De Camptown Ladies"? Uh-oh, Bart. We dont need no stinking badges. To get into the mind of Taggart, his cowboy character, Slim Pickens chose to spend most nights sleeping outdoors, with his rifle in hand. Hedley Lamarr: Rape, murder, arson, and rape. I dont have to show you any stinking badges. Brooks knew this gag would get a big reaction, so he deliberately made the farts louder to prevent the audiences laughter from drowning them out. Gee, I sure hope there's a happy ending. Great.' Supposedly Pryor was obsessed with writing lines for Mongo, but this quote is so obviously in Pryors voice that its clear he was at the typewriter for this moment. Bart: [Jim mounts up and they ride off into the sunset in a limousine!]. Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, Blazing Saddles is one of two groundbreaking films that Mel Brooks released in 1974 (the other was Young Frankenstein) -- the comedic auteur was operating at his peak that year. Jim: Hedley Lamarr: Here, play around with this for awhile. Bart then points his own pistol at his head]. Brooks wrote the film, with Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg and Alan Uger. Well, boys, the break's over. Lyle: [watching Mongo's rampage] Lloyd Wright, who also went . Buddy Bizarre: She's never failed me before. And when the beast fails, it's time to call in: beauty. [high-pitched voice] "- Hedley Lamarr: My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives. I'd say you've had enough! Why, Rhett! Evewything below the waist is kaput! Taggart: Sheriff Barts first major task when saving Rock Ridge comes in the form of taking down Mongo, Taggerts muscle, whos about the size of a truck. Please remove him immediately! I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that one. Look for it. Although the film had its fair share of issues with executives . You know morons. [while Mongo is beating the hell out of a bar full of toughs, Bart walks in, dressed as a messenger boy and carrying a box]. [reaches into waistline as crowd gasps and screams; Bart pulls out paper, they sigh with relief]. It's all right. Send a wire to the main office and tell them I said Lyle: CUT! I need a plan. Governor Lepetomane: In order to bring him down, Bart has to consult his inner Bugs Bunny. He was ashamed of those wackos. / There's no avoiding this conclusion / Our town is turning into shit. Mongo: Performed by Harvey Korman and Mel Brooks. He's just crazy enough to do it! Hold it! Hedley Lamarr: Thank you! Trivia The entire song and dance number is fantastic, but this line is one of those classic Mel Brooks lines that you cant ignore. Hedley Lamarr : [to the cashier] One, please. Jim: To the honorable William J. Bart: I hate to disappoint you, ma'am, but you're suckin' on my arm! It is considered as a complete drive-in theatre action Western spoof that absolutely makes every audience laugh. [Bart returns unexpectedly after being sentenced to death], [to two members of the KKK, while pretending to capture Bart].
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