My FIRST Time Watching The Producers (1967) & it Was FABULOUS!!! 

Well, for some reason, days later after this uploaded this got copyright claimed and demonetized... I'm not going to take this video down, but this is super demoralizing because this video took a ton of work and re-edits... Happy holidays :)

This is a decade older than Star Wars. Stormtrooper had a VERY different meaning.

I do love that Mel Brooks voiced the line "don't be stupid be a smartie, come and join the..." You know the rest.

Dick Shawn's role wasn't the largest, but his impact on the film is incredible. If you want to see another stellar performance by him, watch the movie *It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World* While his part in it is also a minor role, when he's on the screen, the movie belongs to him. Its also a funny movie in its own right.

Looks like this video is safe from copyright, but keeping praying for me!! Sorry this one took so long, but I hope you guys enjoy this one!!! I LOVED it!

When I was president of Gene Wilder’s fan club, (back in the 1970’s; I am 77 years old now) I was in Gene Wilder’s office at 20th Century Fox and Mel Brooks came in. He grabbed one of the cheesecake cupcakes I had brought for Gene and stuffed the whole thing in his mouth all at once. He is very short, shorter than me, and he tilted me back saying “don’t tell anybody about us”. Remembering “The Twelve Chairs” (you must see it if you have not. Mel wrote all of it and he is hilarious in it) I quoted a line from it spoken by Frank Langella when he is holding a young woman when her husband walks in on them and Langella pretends he is resuscitating her saying “out with the bad air; in with the good air” and I just said that. He flipped! The three of us were laughing our heads off. I think Langella played a character called Ostoff Bender. Anyway, Brooks was so funny, even without an audience. That was the only time I met him but it was so memorable. When Brooks won the Oscar as best director for The Producers he said “I want to thank Gene Wilder” four times in a row. What a great guy.

Okay... - As a fellow musical theater nerd, here's fun trivia: Zero Mostel was Tevye in the original production of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. He won the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical. - Besides Gene, Kenneth Mars is another Brooks alum in the film. He was Inspector Kemp in Young Frankenstein. He was also the voice of King Triton in The Little Mermaid. His take on Franz Liebkind is just hysterical. - This film was almost not released. In fact, it was about to die on the shelf, finished, but unseen. It received the blessing and kudos of a comedy god named Peter Sellers (Dr. Strangelove, Inspector Clouseau in the original Pink Panther films, and Being There). Sellers saw a print privately, then took out an ad in Variety praising the film and supporting a wide release. Mel ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Sellers had been aware of the film, as he was initially going to be the one playing Leo Bloom! According to Mel, Sellers agreed to the role...and was never heard from after, so Gene Wilder got the role. - Gene came to Mel's attention because of his wife, Anne Bancroft. Anne was in a production of the play Mother Courage, and Gene was in the cast. Gene complained that his serious role was getting laughs, Mel told him that he was a natural comedian and that he looked like Harpo Marx. He even told Gene he'd hire him for Leo Bloom in the then-named Springtime For Hitler, but Mel forgot until Peter Sellers ghosted him and the film. Mel then remembered Gene, and approached him, as Gene was making his film debut in Warren Beatty's Bonnie and Clyde. - Originally, Franz Liebkind was going to be played by Dustin Hoffman. He called Mel late one night and begged to be let out so he could audition for a film called The Graduate, which Mel knew about because it was going be star Anne Bancroft (as Mrs. Robinson). Mel allowed him to, thinking Hoffman would never get the role of Ben Braddock...which he did get, and was Oscar-nominated for. Gene was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. - In the song Springtime For Hitler, the line "Don't be stupid, be a smartie/ Come and join the N**i Party" was dubbed by Mel. He did it again for the Broadway show, for the 2005 remake, and every professional production has Mel saying that line in the song.

Dick Shawn was a Stand Up comedian. In the mid Eighties, he was doing a stage show and had a fatal heart attack on stage. The audience thought it was part of the show. Dick Shawn also played Ethel Mermon's son in the star-studded comedy It's a Mad Mad Mad World. I highly recommend this movie to you. A 1960's classic that include Mickey Rooney, Johnathan Winters, Milton Burle, Jim Bachus, and dozens of character actors and cameos.

Mel won an Oscar for the screenplay for The Producers. His acceptance speech (which can be found on YT) is hilarious. He thanks Gene Wilder three times.

Be sure not to miss Mel Brooks' "HIGH ANXIETY" and "SILENT MOVIE". ❤

Dick Shawn, who played LSD, had a heart attack and died on stage doing a comedy act. The audience didn't realize it...his last words were something to the effect "may I be struck by lighting." Immediately after saying it, he had a heart attack and collapsed on stage. The audience thought it was part of the act and gave him a standing round of applause. For a comedian, that must have been one of the greatest ways to go.

Zero Mostel's performance in this is one of the great comedy turns of all time in my opinion. The whole apartment scene which opens this movie is a Mostel delivery masterclass. "They come here, they all come here . . . How do they find me?"

In Mel's brilliance, what better way to have a Jewish man to poke fun at Nazis. Zero Mostel was a comedy legend himself. He was so great in "Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Forum". Now you're ready to see Mel's "To Be or Not to Be" which is real wife Anne Bancroft is in. Always enjoy your reactions. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and all that jazz, Miranda.

Thanks for reacting to this outrageous movie! BTW, Mel Brooks was married to the coolest woman of all time and awesome actress - Anne Bancroft. Her movies are worth checking out.

Keep in mind, this came out just 22 years after WW2. So they were as close to it as we are to 2001, for comparison.

This, and you, are exactly what I needed in this lonely holiday season. I regularly return to your Mel Brooks reactions when life seems a bit heavy. I am so glad you are on this path. Keep up the incredible work. Your laughter also has the gift of healing. Happy Holidays.

Dick Shawn's necklace was a reference to Andy Warhol's painting of a can of Campbell Soup which caused a sensation in the avant garde art community.

Btw the guy opposite Gene Wilder. Zero Mostel is one of the greatest musical theater men ever. He was Tevye in the Broadway version of Fiddler on the Roof and was definitely the big name in the movie when it came out. He is an amazing talent.

Here’s a list: Certainly! If you're a fan of clever satire, irreverent humor, and timeless comedic performances, Mel Brooks' films are a must-watch. Here's a curated list of some of his iconic works that have left an indelible mark on the world of comedy: 1. **The Producers (1967):** A classic tale of Broadway gone awry, filled with uproarious moments and unforgettable characters. 2. **The Twelve Chairs (1970):** Embark on a madcap treasure hunt through Soviet Russia in this comedic gem that showcases Brooks' signature wit. 3. **Blazing Saddles (1974):** A wild, politically incorrect ride through the Old West that satirizes Hollywood conventions with fearless abandon. 4. **Young Frankenstein (1974):** A hilarious and loving homage to classic horror films, blending parody and homage seamlessly. 5. **Silent Movie (1976):** Brooks takes on the silent film era in a unique and uproarious comedy that pays tribute to Hollywood's golden age. 6. **High Anxiety (1977):** A clever parody of Alfred Hitchcock's films, brimming with suspense and comedic brilliance. 7. **History of the World, Part I (1981):** A laugh-out-loud journey through historical epochs, proving that history is best served with a side of humor. 8. **To Be or Not to Be (1983):** A comedic take on the challenges of acting and survival in Nazi-occupied Poland. 9. **Spaceballs (1987):** Brooks' irreverent take on the sci-fi genre, a space opera filled with memorable characters and iconic gags. 10. **Life Stinks (1991):** Watch as a wealthy businessman experiences life on the streets in this poignant yet humorous social commentary. 11. **Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993):** Brooks' comedic twist on the legendary Robin Hood tale, filled with parody and slapstick humor. Each film on this list showcases Mel Brooks' unique comedic genius, blending satire, parody, and timeless humor. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, these films promise laughter and a lasting appreciation for the art of comedy. Enjoy the ride through the comedic world of Mel Brooks!

The acting history behind the entire cast is pretty amazing, I think Estelle Winwood is old lady #1, she started her career during WW I in the Liverpool Repertory Theater. Time is messing with me 😂

Yayyyy! So happy you got to watch this (and shared it with us!). Suuuuper happy you mentioned watching the 3 Monty Python movies!!! YAYYY!!! And High Anxiety!!! Yayyyy! Haha! There is a legendary parody that would be incredible for you to watch - Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator (1940)!! Chaplin and Mel Brooks share more than comedic genius and it is an incredible film to watch - never mind the context that Chaplin, formerly the silent film star, gave this film to the public in a 1940 America that was trying to stay out of the war, at that point. Anyway! Much love to you!!

Well, now you have to see the film of the musical, as well as SILENT MOVIE and THE TWELVE CHAIRS!

I was wondering when you were going to get to this one. The 2005 remake is a good one as well. Thank you for all the positive vibes, they are always a joy to watch have an amazing day. Fun fact: Mel Brooks won the Academy Award for "Best Original Screenplay" for this movie.

I've never seen any of your reactions before, but you are clearly very knowledgeable about stagecraft and acting, and you had lots of interesting things to say. Dick Shawn also appears in the film "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963), an hilarious comedy with a gazillion cameos. Kenneth Mars, who played Franz, also had a major role in "What's Up, Doc?" (1972), a Bagonovich film which is based on the screwball comedies of the 1930s (especially "Bringing Up Baby"). Zero Mostel, who played Max, was one of the great performers of his generation, created the roles of both Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof) and Pseudolus (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum); he is also absolutely riveting in the (deadly serious) film "The Front" (1976).

Mel Brooks was responsible for a TV show I used to love watching called Get Smart, which was kind of a parody of the spy genre.

Fun fact: This is the first Mel Brooks film to premiere in Sweden; the title of the film in Sweden was a literal translation of "Springtime for Hitler" - "Det våras för Hitler". Subsequently every Mel Brooks film have been given the name "Det våras för..." in Sweden. Not very logical, but it became sort of trademark for these films - the audience knew what to expect from every new film. Mel Brooks stated many decades later: When The Producers premiered in Sweden in 1968, no one wanted to see it. But when it was renamed Det våras för Hitler, it became both an audience and critics' success, a pure cult film. - My film had been running for two weeks, but it was empty in the salons. A group of Swedish journalists suggested the name change. And then the rumor spread throughout the world. Before that, I was ready to shelve future film plans. So I love Sweden, which turned me into one mad genius.

If you haven't seen it, "Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead" is another good theater-centric movie. It's a surreal comedy built around "Hamlet".

I enjoy your reaction to watching the classics! I have mad respect for you , because of your love of dinosaurs and you being an Ark Survival player! Keep watching the classics! 😊

Ah! The mythical, long-rumored reaction to The Producers video! Once heard of only in whispers and depicted in cave paintings in France. Congrats on getting it up! 🙂 And glad you're going to watch High Anxiety! That's a great one. I hope you're familiar with the Hitchcock movies Psycho, Vertigo, The Birds and Spellbound since it parodies them.

Zero Mostel was one of the greatest physical actors of the 20th century. I'm glad you found him

Mel is 102 years old… I seriously want to contact him to share your outro after History of the World. It’s precious. Love you!

The musical within the movie is sheer genius and one of the funniest things ever recorded on film. The musical version of this movie is well worth a watch too. "Now Ulla will belt!"

You don't understand the financial part of it? Just remember one rule: NEVER PUT YOUR OWN MONEY INTO THE SHOOOOWWW!!! 😂

Ah, my favorite movie! I love watching people discover it!

This one is often overlooked, it is an early work of Mel Brooks. Mel Brooks' film adaptation of "The Twelve Chairs" is a comedy that follows the misadventures of a former aristocrat and a roguish conman in Soviet Russia. The duo seeks a fortune hidden in one of twelve chairs. Brooks injects his signature humor into the story, creating a satirical and entertaining take on the original novel.

Dick Shawn's passing away in his real life really mirrored how his character in this movie, "L.S.D.", got so into his character. He played a character who while incredibly depressed, was still singing about his character's surely impending death over how badly the war was going. In real life, the actor Dick Shawn died of a heart attack while performing so convincingly on stage during a production at the University of California at San Diego's Mandeville Hall, that for several minutes nobody realized that his collapse on stage wasn't part of his character's scripted performance.

Imagine people seeing this only 22 years after WWII (and the holocaust). Many in the audience would have lost family members, the war still being very fresh in their memories. Seeing Hitler singing and dancing now is silly but it would have been absolutely outrageous then, in worse taste than anything South Park has ever done today.

Another musical theater movie for you. Zero Mostel was in the movie of the theater musical, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". The musical was written by Stephen Sondheim and stars a couple comedy greats like Buster Keaton who was a HUGE name in the silent movies as well as Phil Silvers. It will have you laughing and singing, you'll love it.

You will enjoy "Silent Movie" more than 'High Anxiety' so if you watch HA you definitely need to view Silent for it is a silent movie yet the writing is over the top hilarious. You will have tears in your eyes from laughing at the 'boardroom scene'.

yeah, I hate to burst in on you so soon, but what you said made me think about something I have been contemplating about A LOT in resent years!!! in the South we have a saying, "Been there! Done that! Got a 'T' shirt!" I have half-a-house full of 'T' shirts! isn't it GRAND! isn't it MARVELOUS, we have so much BOUNTY and ABUNDANCE we can purchase soooh many things to just store them away!!!! take for example, I live in a 'Resort' area. 90% of our industry is 'tourism'. and even though our inflation rate is 70% (yeah, I know our government says it is 5%, but my food costs 70% more, my gas 100%, electric 10%, heating oil 120%, clothing THROUGH THE ROOF!) people are still coming to spend money! WHAT A GREAT LAND! WHAT A GREAT COUNTRY!!!

The Life of Brian is the perfect Christmas movie.

Miranda is so delightful to watch, especially when she laughs. I vote that she only review/watch comedies.

Another WONDERFUL reaction. Thank you. You are one of my favorite reactors and look forward to you reacting to the other productions of The Producers. I hope that you are familiar with the works of Alfred Hitchcock, like The Birds, Vertigo, and Psycho (all classics and well deserving of your reactions. High Anxiety is a spoof of Hitchcock's movies, and you will enjoy it so much more if you watch the other films FIRST. (Just a word to the wise) Keep up the great work, no one edits musicals as well as you do. Thank you again.

Fun fact about the musical: It currently holds the record for most Tony's at 12.

It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' also features Dick Shawn & just about every other famous comedian from the early 1960s. I saw it in a Cinema theater at around age 6.

Yes, Mel Brooks did the songs for the Broadway musical. Not being music-literate, he hummed them into a tape recorder and had a friend transcribe them. Another hysterical Gene Wilder comedy you might enjoy is "Start the Revolution Without Me".

Dick Shawn was a genius and one of my absolute favorite actor/comedians. RIP Dick 🙏❤

This is fantastic, and the 2005 remake that was based on the stage play musical version that Mel Brooks wrote is actually very funny too. Here, they just do songs for the broadway show, Springtime. The remake actually has songs in the movie, not just the play and I can't pick a favourite. There's a lot I love about both. Gene Wilder was amazing in everything. Having said that, Nathan Lane and Uma Thurman are hilarious. The 2005 version is raunchier, for sure. I'm not 100% sure, but I think this was Mel Brooks' first big satirical movie. Blazing Saddles is remembered for obvious reasons, but this is great too and has a timeless quality to it.

Zero Mostel was one of the greatest stage comedians of the mid century. He didn't make many appearances in movies or TV, but we have this to see his genius. He was Psuedolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which was clever, witty, suggestive, very very funny. Never miss a chance to see a stage production if it's ever on offer. You will laugh so much, so hard, that you will ache for days. It was made into a film, of course, but rather badly. Its clever wit was replaced with slapstick action scenes like car chases... excuse me, _chariot chases._ He's in a couple of other appearances, but this is his cinematic masterpiece. His real work was on Broadway throughout his career. One more thing you can thank Mel Brooks for - preserving Zero's oversized _(ahem!)_ comic presence in this performance.

He was bribing the critic to insult him so he would get a bad review for the show.

Fun fact, Gene Wilder was having trouble getting up enough energy to do the panic scene after he creates the scheme, Mel Brooks gave Gene his first cup of coffee... They got the scene on the very next take.

High Anxiety is a great Mel Brooks film but you need to have seen a lot of Alfred Hitchcock films to really get it.

I'm so sorry it was demonetized. I didn't think you showed that much of the film. It seems like RU-vid is kind of fickle and keeps the creators guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed your review. Love to watch you laughing and enjoying yourself. You did a great job.

Watch 'a funny thing happened on the way to the forum" for more zero mostel

This is one of my favorite movies. The whole thing is hilarious. And I did have that song stuck in my head for months after the first time I saw it.

I really enjoy your love of Mel Brooks. I got a feeling you'd develop a similar adoration for the inimitable Marx Brothers, who were a big influence on Brooks.

FINALLY! Was waiting for this reaction. My personal favorite of Mels movies.

Christopher Hewett who played the director Roger was famous for playing Mr. Belvedere on the same named sitcom from the 80’s. You are obviously too young to remember that but might have seen it in reruns.

the man with cambells soup can necklace.. reminds me of movie you have to see if not already its a mad mad mad mad mad world... truly the title.. he is in that movie .. you will know him. please check it out Dan in toledo...ps Merry Christmas..... its twoo...

Greatest comedic acting performance in history IMO. Gene is the GOAT. Nobody could make the absurd more real, could do any scene and not come off as inauthentic. He convincingly plays a man who is deeply in love with a sheep in another film. If I were lifting out what I believe are the 20 greatest comedic films of all time, probably 5-6 starring Gene are there. By far, more than any other actor, outside of perhaps Madeline Kahn would appear. Producers, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother all would either make the list, or barely fall short.

Another awesome reaction, Miranda! You should also react to Mel Brooks' To Be Or Not To Be. Keep up the good work!

The real genius and sheer nerve of this movie is that it was made only 22 years after the end of the war - the same amount of time which removes us from 9:11 - can you imagine anyone making fun of that event now???!!! Mel Brooks - balls of steel!

guess what Mr Brooks was doing in WWII. Propaganda films?....nope. Cushy desk job?....nope. Bomb defuser ?....yep.

A great review, as always. Might I suggest that a film you may consider viewing at some point in time is *'The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother'.* It's not a Mel Brookes film but it does star Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Khan, and it was written and directed by Gene Wilder.

Try "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"

"Coordination is magic when you watch it!" and then the goose-stepping blocking. "Aw Aw Aw!"

You MUST react to the musical version as well! It’s such an amazingly fun evolution of this story. And in turn the stage production is also definitely worth seeing if you ever have the chance! The film of the musical does cut out a couple bits (there’s a nice opening number with max that is a deleted scene) and it’s just so fun to see it live with the right cast. I played Leo Bloom in one of my local theaters production of this several years back and it was the most fun ever ❤

I saw THE PRODUCERS on television a few years after it was in theaters. I hadn’t ever heard of Gene Wilder. I knew Zero. I guess I’d seen him on the Ed Sullivan Show doing “IF I WERE A RICH MAN”. I was 15 when that movie came out. I was only interested in The Beatles, and British Invasion groups. As far as movies went. I only wanted to see A HARD DAY’S NIGHT and HELP! When my world changed the night I saw THE PRODUCERS I was obsessed!! It was the funniest movie I ever saw. And Gene Wilder was a genius. It’s still the funniest movie in the world to me; and I’m a Marx Brothers freak! I loved him from that moment on. It took me a little while to bring Mel Brooks into the mix. I’m thrilled to see someone young has the brains to see what genius looks like. We won’t see this type of collaborative comedy again; nothing this great.

The mention of Star Wars makes me want to see a modern update featuring: 🎶 “Springtime, for Palpatine, on Coruscant” 🎵

This is one of the funniest movies ever made, ive probably seen it 25 times at least. Good on you for reacting to it.

loved this xx i was a fan of the original movie before the musical and as a musical theatre lover and performer (its now my full time job) i absolutely loved the musical and was lucky enough to see it over 10 times when it cam to london xx

What a great movie: funny, camp and very 60s but in a good way. Also you mentioning Star Wars because of the Storm Trooper line reminded me that Star Wars wasn't even a thing back than since it would only come out a decade later.

Not only was Gene Wilder a tremendous comedian and actor, he was one of the kindest, most loving people in the entertainment industry. The loving, beatific quality was there whenever he was on-screen -- even when he played "terrible," shouting bullies -- strongly recommend you do a reaction to his comedy "Start the Revolution Without Me," very much in the Mel Brooks vein though made by other filmmakers; Gene Wilder plays two roles in STRWM, including one-half of the sadistic, ruthless Corsican Brothers!

gene wilder's first appearance in a film, that i know of, is in the CLASSIC, everyone ignores, "bonnie and clyde" (1967). the film is great but wilder's brief performance ALMOST steals the show. it also was the start of the friendship between wilder and gene hackman which resulted in hackman's brief role in "young frankenstein" (1974). all the musical numbers are excellent in "the producers" but my favorite song has to be "love power" sung by dick shawn who playes "l. s. d." the guy who ends up playing hitler. IT STILL CRACKS ME UP! the "THAT'S OUR HITLER" that follows the song is perfect!

I saw the stage production of the musical and it is hilarious it wasn't on Broadway but it was touring around so I got to see it at my community theatre. They did an amazing job I hope you do get the chance to see the stage production live. You will not be disappointed.

Well Miranda, if you run out of Mel Brooks *_movies_* per se there's also 7 seasons of spy parody _Get Smart,_ co-created by Buck Henry and yep- Mel Brooks. That's enough running gag humor for about two lifetimes. (And yes, I've got the whole set and rewatch from time to time.) 😁

I can't believe I missed then when it was made live. I don't know if you noticed, Mel Brooks was one of the dancing Nazis. He was the one who said "Don't be stupid, be a smarty, come and join the Nazi party." Mel's immediate family was imprisoned by Hitler and this is why Mel has an incredible vendetta against Hitler, and looked to make fun of him any time he could. This is why Hitler is a recurring theme in his films. Springtime for Hitler, as a phrase, actually came about because Mel was in the studio cafeteria and he was not working on anything at this specific time. Of course other people asked him what he was working on you NEVER tell anyone "nothing," so he gathered up his stuff right away, like he had to get somewhere, and on the spot he made up "Springtime for Hitler," and walked away as fast as he could. This is according to a story he tells himself on a video here on RU-vid. Lastly, "stormtrooper" is from the German military division of "Stormtroopers" in WW II who were real military personnel. This is where George Lucas got the term from.

You do realize that Mel is in the film (29:18) - he's the guard who sings "Don't be stupid, be a smarty! come and join the Nazi party!" He looks so young there, but you can tell by his voice...

Another movie with Zero Mostel is "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". It's a musical, set in ancient Rome, and the main plot is actually based on a Roman play with other elements of Roman theater in it as well. BUT it's probably not acceptable to today's audiences because of the plot, a few scenes, and one of the musical numbers ("Everybody Ought to Have a Maid").

Regarding the financial scheme: Imagine asking for $1 million from someone to start a business that will cost $1 million to start up. You tell them they own 100% of the business and get all the profits. If the business fails, they get nothing (100% of $0 is $0). If it succeeds they get 100% of the profits. Now imagine if instead of one person, you told the same thing to TWO people. You spend the first million on starting the business, but the second million you pocket for yourself. But both investors think they own 100% of the company and don't know about the other investor. Again, if the business fails they get nothing. But if it succeeds you now owe two separate people 100% of your profits. If you make $10 million, you have to pay BOTH of them $10 million each.

An often overlooked mel brooks film is "The Twelve Chairs" from 1970. It's based on a book set in 1920s Soviet Russia about a fortune in jewels hidden in a dining room set later seized from an aristocratic family. Mel Brooks, Ron Moody, a young Frank Langella, Dom Deluize.

I went through a phase of saying "Ulla go to work!" to women for a few years without explaining myself. Eventually one of them had seen the film and did the dance... that one was a keeper.

Fun facts Max was based on a produced Mel Brooks worked for This was one of Gene Wilder's first films, he was nervous but excited. The Oman who played "hold me, touch me" lied about her age, she was much older. Gene wilder was so good at his blue blanket freak outs because he had a cocker spaniel at the time and pictured the blanket as his pup. I love that you know "My Favorite Year, it's one of my favorite movies I got the chance to meet Kenneth Mars(Franz) he was so kind and genuine❤

Fun Fact: Kenneth Mars, who played Franz Liebkind, also played the voice of King Triton in The Little Mermaid (1989).

in gene wilder's autobiography, "kiss me like a stranger," he talks about his first meeting with zero mostel where someone there made a very long speech. zero, without breaking eye contact with the speaker, let loose with the longest, loudest fart gene had ever heard in his life. zero, without changing expression said "i'm terribly sorry, please continue."

Miranda, this will blow your mind. The guy that played Roger De Bris is the guy that played Mr. Belvedere and the guy that played his assistant is the same guy who played Bernaise in History of the World Pt 1.

My favorite exchange is when Gene Wilder is comforting Kenneth Mars with "There, there" and Mars looks about asking "Where? Where?" Regarding Brooks' movies, this one was the rawest and extremely funny while the following The Twelve Chairs had a lyrical side to it. Blazing Saddles was surreal brilliance, Young Frankenstein a wonderful homage, Silent Movie a brave silent comedy and High Anxiety a Hitchcock spoof at a time when the public knew very little about most of the movies spoofed. From then on Brooks' movies became more vaudevillian in style and humor and (with the exception with Dracula, Dead and Loving it, which wanted to be funny and serious within the same movie) this style remained.

Mel Brooks is amazing. If you haven't yet seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail yet, you definitely need to see it.

Back when Europe still had border guards at every crossing point between countries, I used to take an overnight train from Amsterdam to Basel and then change trains to Lausanne to vist a family friend. The route crossed into Germany about 45 minutes after the start of the journey. As I was reading a book before turning in, for some reason I started humming and then quietly singing Springtime for Hitler in my compartment just as we crossed. I was interrupted halfway through the song by a somewhat insistent bang-bang-bang at the door which then slid open to reveal a uniformed German border policeman who said in typical non-humourous clipped German "Guten abend. Wilkommen auf Deutschland. Passeport, bitte." I figured I should stop singing, humming or otherwise enjoying myself. After he left, I couldn't stop giggling.

Zero Mostel was a legendary stage performer. He was the original Fiddler on the Roof!!

There is another version of this film made in 2005, Yes Mel Brooks did it too. Uma Thurman is in the 2005 version.

if you liked LSD's performance you would love him in the Classic Comedy, It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and the great TV Movie, Evil Roy Slade. This 1972 WESTERN SPOOF preceded 1974's Blazing Saddles. These shows are right up your alley and the actor Dick Shawn shines in both of them. LSD's soup can necklace was a homage to Andy Warhol, who was the only real artiste in 60's New York almost as cool as Acid boy.

I love the Last Supper shirt. Brooks' waiter holding the serving tray to appear like a halo over Jesus' head is pure genius.

I can't watch "Love Power" without breaking down laughing, and I have seen "The Producers" half a dozen times. It's my favorite Mel Brooks film after "Young Frankenstein." It's a shame Brooks never worked with Zero Mostel again.

Dick Shawn (the guy playing Hitler) was performing his comedy routine in a club in 1987. He collapsed on stage and because his comedy was so off-the-wall, nobody did anything for a few minutes. Eventually, someone called for medical help but he ended up dying of a heart attack.

I’m so happy to see people falling in love with Mel brooks again lol one of the greatest entertainers of all time

The name Bialystock is from a city in Poland where some of Mel Brooks' ancestors were from.

When Mel Brooks won the Oscar for this movie . And he gave his speech " I'd like to thank Gene Wilder , Gene Wilder , Gene Wilder & Gene Wilder ".

I've been waiting for this for literal months. Christmas truly comes early this year.

The best version of The Producers