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Mel Brooks was privileged to have known Gene Hackman—not through Hollywood glamour or industry handshakes, but through t...
12/09/2025

Mel Brooks was privileged to have known Gene Hackman—not through Hollywood glamour or industry handshakes, but through the quiet, sunlit ritual of a tennis court. Hackman played regularly with another Gene: Gene Wilder. And it was Wilder, ever generous and mischievous, who told his doubles partner about a small but delicious role—the Blind Hermit—in their upcoming film, Young Frankenstein.

Hackman, curious and game, turned to Wilder and asked, “Do you think Mel would let me play it? I’ve always wanted to do a comedy.”

The moment Mel heard that, he was over the moon. Here was Gene Hackman—one of the most commanding, soulful dramatic actors of his time—volunteering to stumble blindly into a gag about a candle, a cigar, and a misplaced hot poker. The sheer delight of it, the humility, the spark of playful risk—it was everything Mel loved about making movies. And of course, Hackman didn’t just play the part… he was it. Perfectly.

Mel Brooks ; He first met Alan Yentob around 1980, when Yentob came over from the BBC to interview him for an episode of...
12/09/2025

Mel Brooks ; He first met Alan Yentob around 1980, when Yentob came over from the BBC to interview him for an episode of ARENA titled “I Thought I Was Taller: A Short History of Mel Brooks.” From the moment they spoke, he was struck by Yentob’s brightness, warmth, and engaging presence—and knew immediately he had found an important friend. From that day forward, and right up until the day Yentob died, their lives remained deeply intertwined. When his wife Anne passed away and he found himself adrift in a sea of grief, it was Alan who kept him afloat—with unwavering love and an endless supply of good humor. Now, it feels impossible to imagine that Alan won’t be calling him tomorrow.

Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd are among the stars honoring comedy legend John Candy in the new documentary 'I Like Me.' Di...
12/09/2025

Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd are among the stars honoring comedy legend John Candy in the new documentary 'I Like Me.' Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, the heartfelt film premiered at TIFF’s 50th anniversary . It will stream on Prime Video on October 10, featuring touching tributes from Candy’s family, friends, and longtime collaborators

When its Almost Fall: Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder, 1986
12/09/2025

When its Almost Fall: Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder, 1986

These guys were comedy greats! End of story! The original cast of Toronto's Second City in 1974 is featured in this imag...
11/09/2025

These guys were comedy greats! End of story!
The original cast of Toronto's Second City in 1974 is featured in this image, including notable comedians who would later achieve widespread fame. Here is Gilda Radner, Rosemary Radcliffe, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Eugene Levy.
This group of performers significantly impacted the world of comedy, with many going on to successful careers in television and film, notably including roles in Saturday Night Live and SCTV
The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the early careers of these comedic legends, before they became household names.

"When I did comedy I made fun of myself. If there was a buffoon, I played the buffoon. And people looked at me and said,...
11/09/2025

"When I did comedy I made fun of myself. If there was a buffoon, I played the buffoon. And people looked at me and said, 'Gee, that's like Uncle David,' or 'That's like a friend of mine.' And they related through that. I didn't make fun of them. I made fun of me."
The scene in which Mongo knocks out a horse in "Blazing Saddles" (1974) has a basis in reality. Mel Brooks' former "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour" boss, Sid Caesar, who was a physically imposing and somewhat violent man, reported in his 1982 autobiography "Where Have I Been?" that while trailriding with his wife, her horse caused trouble and he punched it once between the eyes. The horse collapsed, unconscious. He notes that this event was Brooks' inspiration for the "Mongo vs. horse" scene.
Infamous in his earlier years for an explosive temper and being quick to anger, one possibly apocryphal story has Caesar arguing with a cab driver over the fare and getting angrier by the moment. When the cabbie said. "I'll remember you, pal,"
Caesar exploded, yelling "I'll give you something to remember! Remember birth?" and then proceeded to reach into the cab, grab the cabbie by the neck and pull him out of the cab though the window of the driver's door.
Caesar got into a screaming battle with writer William Rose about rewriting his lines in "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963, below). Director Stanley Kramer defused the situation by bringing out Spencer Tracy and introducing him to the comic, thus negating any potential mayhem.
The roles of Melville and Monica Crump in the film were originally larger roles written for Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. When production of "The Judy Garland Show"ran into trouble, Garland had to turn down the part. Rooney eventually got the role of Ding "Dingy" Bell. Edie Adams, who was originally cast as Emeline (ultimately played by Dorothy Provine), got the role of Monica. Ernie Kovacs--who was Adams' husband--was cast as Melville, but was killed in a car crash before shooting began. Caesar replaced him. (IMDb)

“Well, John was, you know, he was a sweetheart," Eugene Levy told The Hudson Union Society. "He was truly one of the fun...
11/09/2025

“Well, John was, you know, he was a sweetheart," Eugene Levy told The Hudson Union Society. "He was truly one of the funny, funny guys, naturally funny… I think John’s quality as an actor, as a comedian, as a funny person — he had the ability for his true persona to transcend the screen. Who he really was kind of came through. And everything that he did… he left a lovable kind of imprint.”
Levy singled out Candy’s iconic films: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles… the greatest film, I think, he ever did. And Uncle Buck was a great film. But to me, Planes and Trains was just the ultimate. He had that endearing quality, and that empathetic side that people could actually see. And he was just great.”
The two shared not just the screen, but a sensibility: “We gravitated to characters who were not the brightest pencils in the drawer. It was always funnier to play somebody who just wasn’t quite there… and yet, characters that seemed to have a nice little heart ticking underneath it all. That’s why we loved working together.”
And of course, there are memories only Levy could share: “We used to go to John’s for dinner… we’d have cocktails, some laughs, then more cocktails, more laughs… and around 10 o’clock, John is putting a big turkey in the oven. We always ate at two in the morning. Always. Never ate before midnight. Never.”
He also laughed about their buddy film Armed and Dangerous: “I do remember just having loads of laughs with John on that thing. And it was John that talked me into wearing those assless chaps, and to this day I can’t believe he talked me into wearing them.”

💛 In Colin Hanks’ new documentary, “John Candy: I Like Me,” Macaulay Culkin shares a touching memory of the late, great ...
11/09/2025

💛 In Colin Hanks’ new documentary, “John Candy: I Like Me,” Macaulay Culkin shares a touching memory of the late, great John Candy — who quietly looked out for him on the set of Uncle Buck.

Culkin recalls how Candy would gently check in:
“Is everything alright over there? You doing good? Good day? Everything’s alright? Everything good at home?”

At a time when young Macaulay was navigating a difficult chapter, Candy’s warmth and awareness stood out.
“It doesn’t happen that often… I wish I got more of that in my life. It’s important that I remember that. I remember John caring when not a lot of people did.”

A gentle giant with a huge heart — John Candy didn’t just make us laugh. He made people feel seen, safe, and valued.

Thank you, John. Your kindness still echoes.

1978. Studio 8H. Two guys in black suits, sunglasses, and fedoras walk on stage… and change SNL — and music comedy — for...
11/09/2025

1978. Studio 8H. Two guys in black suits, sunglasses, and fedoras walk on stage… and change SNL — and music comedy — forever.

Before the movie. Before “Soul Man” lit up stadiums. Before their wild ride through shopping centers — Jake and Elwood Blues were born right here on Saturday Night Live. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi didn’t just perform — they brought rhythm & blues roaring back to life with soul, swagger, and a whole lot of smoke.

They turned SNL musical moments into unforgettable cultural milestones — backed by icons like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles. They proved comedy could move… and move with serious groove.

As we celebrate , we tip our hats (and slide on our shades) to The Blues Brothers — still the baddest, funkiest, most soulful act to ever grace the stage.

“We’re on a mission from God.”
And comedy’s never been the same since.

Blazing Saddles, released on February 7 1974 directed by the comedy legend Mel Brooks, was nominated for three Academy A...
11/09/2025

Blazing Saddles, released on February 7 1974 directed by the comedy legend Mel Brooks, was nominated for three Academy Awards and is considered by many to be one of the most hilarious movies of all time. The stellar cast of Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, and Madeline Kahn helped solidify this as a comedy classic.
Even with its status in the echelons of comedic and cinematic history, the satirical take on racism would likely go over the heads of today’s moviegoers. Its magnified and direct handling of bigotry, in addition to its frequent use of racial slurs, maybe too subtle of satire for the world of today

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)THE CASTGene Wilder, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Ken...
10/09/2025

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)
THE CAST
Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman.
THE DIRECTOR
Mel Brooks
THE SCREENPLAY WRITERS
Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS
Best Sound and Nest Adapted Screenplay
RECEPTION
Young Frankenstein received critical acclaim from critics and currently holds a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews, with an average rating of 8.60/10. The consensus reads, "Made with obvious affection for the original, Young Frankenstein is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder."

BIGGER THAN EVER! THE MEL BROOKS MUSICAL, THE PRODUCERS IS BACK!
10/09/2025

BIGGER THAN EVER! THE MEL BROOKS MUSICAL, THE PRODUCERS IS BACK!

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