June 28, 2026
AFI Proclaims BLAZING SADDLES the Funniest Film of All Time
The Classic Comedy Takes its Rightful Place on “AFI’s 100 Laughs” List as Mel Brooks turns 100 In honor of Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Film Institute (AFI) hereby proclaims BLAZING SADDLES (1974) the funniest film of all time on Sunday, June 28, 2026. This is an honorary reorganization of the Institute’s signature AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 LAUGHS list, advancing BLAZING SADDLES (1974) from its long-held place at #6 to the #1 spot – all in respect...
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