Behind-the-Scenes Facts of “Blazing Saddles” that the Director didn’t Want Anyone to Know

Published on 04/12/2024
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Blazing Saddles is not simply known for its witty banter and frightening scenes. It was also the soundtrack, particularly the popular song “I’m Tired”. Mel Brooks is known for being a controversial director, but he admits that even he was surprised by this song! He said it was the “dirtiest song I ever wrote in my life.”

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Blazing Saddles is well-known for being a laugh-a-minute comedy, but it also addresses some difficult and contentious issues. For example, the film has numerous references to racism, with some of the characters saying some really terrible things. So much so that Burton Gilliam struggled to deliver some of his lines, especially when he was asked to use the N-word. So how did he motivate himself to accomplish it?

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