Mel Brooks wudn't have made 'Blazing Saddles' in present times

Veteran director Mel Brooks believes Hollywood would not have made the iconic comedy film "Blazing Saddles" in the current "stupidly politically correct" climate.

The Oscar winner discussed the political correctness culture in an interview with a radio channel, calling it "the death of comedy", reports variety.com.

"No, no, I mean may be 'Young Frankenstein.' Maybe a few. But never 'Blazing Saddles,' because we have become stupidly politically correct, which is the death of comedy," Brooks said when asked if he thinks he could get films like "Blazing Saddles," "The Producers" or "Young Frankenstein" made today.

"It's okay not to hurt feelings of various tribes and groups. However, it's not good for comedy. Comedy has to walk a thin line, take risks. Comedy is the lecherous little elf whispering into the king's ear, always telling the truth about human behaviour," Brooks added.

"Blazing Saddles" was a Western spoof about a black sheriff in a racist town, starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little. It is known for its numerous racial slurs.

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