Blazing Saddles screens on TCM as part of Movie Confessions special

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TCM is airing Mel Brooks' 1974 satirical western Blazing Saddles tonight as part of its Host Movie Confessions block, which runs May 21 and May 28 and features five films. The movie stars Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart and Gene Wilder as Jim, with standout turns from Madeline Kahn and Harvey Korman, and uses broad, provocative comedy to lampoon racism and Hollywood Western tropes. TCM's curation places the film in a themed lineup so viewers can see its boundary-pushing humor and cultural significance alongside four other titles.

teamrickandilsa.bsky.social

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All Gene Wilder has to do to steal a scene is enter it. He was one of the most natural comedians we ever had. #BlazingSaddles #TCMParty

173818d ago

Gary Becker9

Yep, from my hometown of Milwaukee.

DJ Loriee2

💯 true. He was a treasure. Gone too soon!!!

rdmacq.bsky.social

@rdmacq.bsky.social

I love how in Blazing Saddles the smartest and most capable characters were a Black Man and a Jewish Man. Not exactly the type of heroes you'd see in a typical Western.

2018d ago

Up next on TCM

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BLAZING SADDLES (1974) — 11:00 pm ET — 1h 33m (TCM Special Theme: Host Movie Confessions | Part 1) Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens; directed by Mel Brooks A black sheriff takes on a corrupt town boss and a sultry saloon singer. #TCM #TCMParty

2018d ago

Melinda Kinnaird

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Is it too much to hope for a day honoring Madeline Kahn on this year's Summer Under The Stars? #BlazingSaddles #TCMParty

1418d ago

Coming Up On TCM

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#ComingUpOnTCM BLAZING SADDLES (1974) Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman Dir.: Mel Brooks 8:00 PM PT In an effort to ruin a Western town, a corrupt politician appoints a Black sheriff. 1h 33m | Western Comedy | TV-MA #TCM #TCMParty

1718d ago

TCM Party

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I heard somewhere that Peter Sellers was supposed to play the director of The French Mistake. I think it worked out fine ^PG #TCMParty #BlazingSaddles

1418d ago

Chris Sturhann

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In 2024, I got to go on a preview of the TCM Classic Warner Bros Studio Tour. Got to meet Burton Gilliam #BlazingSaddles #TCMParty

918d ago

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@laughingacademy.bsky.social

#BlazingSaddles #MovieConfessions #TCMParty "Right down to the orange roof on Howard Johnson's outhouse!" Do people still remember the ancient lore?

A Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge with the chain's signature orange roof

918d ago

CondimentGrrl aka Marcy

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I always wanted to go Nowhere Special in a limo. #TCMParty #BlazingSaddles

818d ago

Sara Michelle Fetters

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Watching BLAZING SADDLES earlier this year was one the best experiences theatrical experiences I’ve had in ages. Also led to arguably my most popular post ever. How weird is that? Anyhow, everyone enjoy! It’s a wild ride. 😂❤️ @tcmtv.bsky.social #TCMParty #MovieConfessionals #BlazingSaddles

618d ago

millerfilm

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Having "Blazing Saddles" on after "The Bridge on the River Kwai"? #TCMParty #BlazingSaddles

818d ago

AmyAlexCA

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Oh, this cheers me up! If you’re able to watch, I highly recommend this All time Banger. It is a mid-20thC American satirical film that hilariously examines — and lacerates — #America’s long history of Racism. #MelBrooks, et al— #BlazingSaddles #TCMParty @tcmtv.bsky.social

518d ago