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Is this available on Archive?

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Yes!

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I just saw the link you posted. Thanks! 📽️

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I know there's a spreadsheet somewhere that lists all the movies, but I don't know where it is, so I'm just going to ask you: Is S.O.B. on it?

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The list is towards the bottom, that's not on it. i can add it.

https://www.vigilhome.com/wonkcentral/index.php?page=movie

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I was on IMdB to make sure I was spelling Hermione Gingold's name correctly in a non-comment on Wonkette, and then from there I was looking at Robert Preston, and saw the movie in his "known for" list. Then I watched the trailer and went, "Man, I had forgotten how over-the-top this movie is." So I thought I'd suggest it. Besides, it has quite a who's-who list of names in it, at least for that time period. And you can rarely go wrong with a Blake Edwards film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgLb4eQSuI

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the best part of any Mel Brooks movie is when people don't get the joke. Blazing Saddles is right up there with (yeah yeah not Mel Brooks) with Silver Streak what with the scathing societal critique strewn in.

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One of my favorite movies and I may not even be able to watch with y'all. 😭 Gonna see what I can do about that.

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I've met a lot of racists and they all love Blazing Saddles for the racism. They have no clue it was making fun of people like themselves. 😂

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Gods, I love this film. Like Eileen, I could rattle off entire scenes verbatim. Because I tend to turn into a pumpkin by 10:30 p.m., the chat will be happening way past my bedtime here in the UK. I'll watch the film beforehand, though, and maybe even find myself singing, "I get no kick from champagne..." in my dreams.

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This is one of the funniest movies ever made. This movie probably couldn't be made today. Excellent choice!

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I know that one by heart. All the voices, as well. I would have to be tied up and gagged ‘cause NOBODY needs THAT bull**** during a movie.

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One of my favorites! I love Count Basie's appearance in this movie with his orchestra.

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This is the one where the Teutonic tart comes into play.

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