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Mel Brooks Looks Back: ‘Blazing Saddles’ Could Never Get Made Today

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The 90-year-old comedy master opens up about his upcoming Blazing Saddles event at Radio City Music Hall, political correctness, and the state of comedy today.

Craig Modderno
Craig Modderno
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