We begin with Taggart complaining about being hit on the head with a shovel. He asks Hedley to hang Bart by his neck until dead. Hedley goes to his window…
Today’s episode begins with Hedley trying to think of a way to scare off the people of Rock Ridge. Initially, Taggart has an idea, but Hedley mistakes it as a…
At the beginning of this episode, Hedley Lamarr drops an obscure joke with, “The Doctor Gillespie killings.” Once he returns inside his office, he mulls over how to get the…
We open with the continuing discussion between Taggart and Hedley Lamarr regarding the railroad. Taggart keeps reminding Lamarr the railroad has to go through Rock Ridge. As they are discussing…
Today we continue with Bart and Charlie pulling themselves the rest of the way out of the quicksand. They are tired and gasping for breath after drudging through the mire.…
Bart and Charlie move along the track on the handcar, dancing and continuing to sing De Camptown Lady. As they come to a stop, Charlie suddenly gets the feeling that…
The minute opens with Lyle suggesting a song the railroad workers can sing, like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. After Bart and his fellow workers feign to not know that song,…
Blazing Saddles Episode 4: I get no kick from champagne
February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
Episodes
Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Jim O'Kane, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, movies by minutes, mxm, Slim Pickens
The Wilder Ride welcomes as its first guest of season two, podcaster Jim O’Kane. Jim brings his expertise in railroads and Western history to the discussion of the opening scene…
Alan and Walt wrap up the credits and begin to discuss the camera movement toward the men working on the railroad. We get a good look at the rail line…
Blazing Saddles Episode 2: That’s one talented cinematographer
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
Episodes
Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, movies by minutes, mxm, Slim Pickens
Alan and Walt continue breaking down the opening title credits of Blazing Saddles. They do take some time to discuss the career of the film’s cinematographer. They also discuss several…