Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles’ Against Claims of Racism
“It deals with racism by coming at it right, straight, out front, making you think and laugh about it,” Goldberg said of the 1974 Mel Brooks film.
“It deals with racism by coming at it right, straight, out front, making you think and laugh about it,” Goldberg said of the 1974 Mel Brooks film.
There are some subjects he wouldn’t make light of, however.
Huddleston starred in Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy hit “Blazing Saddles” and the 1985 family film “Santa Claus: The Movie.”
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