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Richard Pryor

The Co-Writer of Blazing Saddles, Richard Pryor, was Initially Supposed to Play the Role of Sheriff Bart. But the Studio Decided Not to Use Him Because of his Drug Problem.

Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African American comedian and one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and 1980s. As talented as he was, he did have some personal problems that interfered with his professional life. Did you know why he was reconsidered in the casting of Sheriff Bart on Blazing Saddles? Richard Pryor co-wrote […]

The Co-Writer of Blazing Saddles, Richard Pryor, was Initially Supposed to Play the Role of Sheriff Bart. But the Studio Decided Not to Use Him Because of his Drug Problem. Read More »

Spaceballs

George Lucas Approved the Making of Spaceballs. He also Handed the Film to His Effects Company, Industrial Light and Magic, for Post-Production Work.

Mel Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed the 1987 American space opera parody film Spaceballs. It is primarily a parody of the original Star Wars trilogy. Still, it includes references to other sci-fi films and popular franchises such as Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001, and Planet of the Apes. But what did George

George Lucas Approved the Making of Spaceballs. He also Handed the Film to His Effects Company, Industrial Light and Magic, for Post-Production Work. Read More »