The film is now considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, and one of the highlights of Brooks' filmography.

Mel Brooks' 1974 spoof western isn't a patch on ... Madeline Kahn's faultless Marlene Dietrich impression and Slim...Blazing Saddles ...

Brooks then cast another Academy Award winner, Gig Young, in the lead role of Blazing Saddles. Young initially agreed to play the part, but he struggled with his drinking and quit the production ...