Category: Comedy
12 Fun Facts About ‘Blazing Saddles’
Many people consider Mel Brooks’s ‘Blazing Saddles’ to be one of the greatest comedies of all-time—and with very good reason. Mel Brooks’s beloved Blazing Saddles, about the rise of a Black sheriff in the American west of 1874, is widely regarded as the most audacious comedy of the legendary director’s career. A subversive, fearless satire bent
45 Fun Facts About “Young Frankenstein”
Known for his brilliantly dark sense of humor and his witty, satirical takes on pop culture, Mel Brooks gave his version of the classic “Frankenstein” story back in 1974. Like most of his projects, it was hilarious, and remains a comedic classic to this day! So in honor of its 45th anniversary today, here are 45
MASH’s Failed Radar Spinoff Makes One Controversial Character Decision So Much More Frustrating
MASH had a handful of failed spinoffs that attempted to mimic the success of the war comedy drama, but none of them could match the original, and one even ended up making a beloved character’s exit from MASH feel less significant. The 1972 series MASH introduced audiences to the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea
This British War Comedy Series Masterpiece Is Even Funnier Than MASH & Has 100% On Rotten Tomatoes
For decades, MASH has reigned as one of the smartest, most heartfelt, and downright funniest wartime comedy series of all time. With its perfect blend of biting satire and genuine human emotion, the show turned the Korean War into the backdrop for some of television’s most memorable characters and moments. Hawkeye (Alan Alda), Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan
“We Had An Inkling”: Alan Alda Reflects On M*A*S*H Finale’s Record-breaking Viewership 42 Years Later
While M*A*S*H remains a classic TV show, nothing compares to the experience of watching the finale when it was first released. Having premiered in 1983, season 11, episode 16, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen” was a feature-length episode that detailed the end of the Korean War as the 4077th strike camp and prepare to go home. The episode
MASH’s Failed Radar Spinoff Makes One Controversial Character Decision So Much More Frustrating
MASH had a handful of failed spinoffs that attempted to mimic the success of the war comedy drama, but none of them could match the original, and one even ended up making a beloved character’s exit from MASH feel less significant. The 1972 series MASH introduced audiences to the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South
Mel Brooks To Reprise As Yogurt In Amazon MGM’s New ‘Spaceballs’ Movie
Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in Amazon MGM Studios‘ new Spaceballs movie, the studio announced today. Brooks, who directed and starred in the original film, had already been set to produce. Parodying Star Wars‘ Jedi Master Yoda, his character Yogurt is an alien who in the original served as a mentor to protagonist Lone Starr
What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
Frances Bavier may be best known for her role as the kind-hearted but firm Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show, but she infamously wasn’t much like her character in real life. Behind the soft smile was a Broadway-trained actress who often felt at odds with her most famous role and her castmates. However, when the cameras
10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching MASH, 51 Years Later
Summary MASH was groundbreaking and earned critical acclaim, but some elements, like the male doctors’ questionable behavior towards the nurses, didn’t age well. The show’s focus on infidelity and harassment may be uncomfortable to watch now, despite its initial success and awards. MASH‘s portrayal of Koreans and lack of diversity have also come under scrutiny, highlighting
Did MASH’s B.J. Hunnicut Cheat On His Wife Or Not? Let’s End The Controversial Debate
Summary B.J. cheated on wife Peg during “Hanky Panky” episode of MASH. This storyline is controversial, with some fans finding B.J.’s actions completely out of character. Farrell’s B.J. had another close call with temptation in season 8, but ultimately reaffirmed his love for his wife. MASH’s B.J. Hunnicut was always shown to be hopelessly devoted to