Mel Brooks is reflecting on Richard Pryor's impact on Blazing Saddles. The Young Frankenstein director, who co-wrote the iconic Western spoof with the legendary standup comedian, explained how the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let's look back at Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles as the comedy icon celebrates his 98th birthday this month. The film, released 50 ...

Mel Brooks is to comedy what air is to mammals: Essential. From stage to radio to television to film, Brooks's zany brand of bonkers is responsible for more snickers, snorts, and guffaws than perhaps ...

The filmmaker adds that "racial prejudice is the engine that really drives the film." Ben Stiller and Dave Chappelle also offer their perspectives on the film's provocative content. The Young ...