People had. Sense of humor back then. If you made this movie now millions of peoples Fe Fe's would be hurt, there would be a million% increase in PTSD and there would be riots in the streets for months.
Gene Wilder and Clevon Little are one of the best partners in all of film. It was kind of neat how he ended up teaming with Richard Pryor for quite a few funny films, Silver Streak being my favorite.
Mel Brooks originally wanted Richard Pryor to play the role of Sheriff Bart, but the studio (Warner Bros.) was against it, so Cleavon Little got the role instead. Pryor helped Brooks with the screenplay. And two years later, Pryor and Wilder would team up for "Silver Streak."
It’s telling that in the interview after the clips, the guy said if you looked at Lolo one second too long, she would go off. Paranoia and a shitty attitude. Who wants to deal with that?
