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...
December 22, 2025
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) – AFI Movie Club
A chaotic interruption of a filmed movie musical, in progress, is just one wild moment among the myriad, rapid fire hysterics in BLAZING SADDLES (1974), ranked by the American Film Institute at #6 among the greatest filmed comedies of all time. Co-writer, director and star (in a dual role), AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Mel Brooks has said of the film’s...
August 30, 2022
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed comedies of all time, BLAZING SADDLES (1974) was co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Mel Brooks, who also appears in a dual role. Of the film’s placement on AFI’s list – at #6 – Brooks has said, ““I am so angry at...
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