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Apr 29, 2024 · Slim Pickens as Taggart Circa1970s/Circa 1980s Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Getty. Born Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (he took the stage name Slim Pickens) on June 29, 1919, in Kingsburg, California, Pickens played the role of Taggart, Lamarr’s dim-witted henchman who helps carry out his plans.
Apr 23, 2024 · The following year she teamed up with this crew for Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. What a time. She also did a lot of stage work and earned numerous Tony nominations. But she was always a Mel Brooks darling, once again shining in 1977’s High Anxiety. In 1983, she starred as Madeline Wayne on the short-lived sitcom Oh Madeline!.
Apr 27, 2024 · Who in the "Blazing Saddles" cast, was born Jerry Silberman? Answer: Gene Wilder. Cary Grant was born Archibald Leach. Slim Pickins was born Louis Bert Lindley Jr. Mel Brooks changed his name from Melvin Kaminsky. 7. What was Lili von Shtupp's nickname? Answer: The Teutonic Titwillow.
5 days ago · Answer: Dutch. Bart tells one of Mr. Taggart's men, "to let you in on a family secret, my grandmother was Dutch." Reference: Quiz: Ablaze of 'Blazing Saddles' . 4 Complete the quote: 'The way you're lolly-gaggin' around with them picks and them shovels, why you'd think it was a hundred and twenty degrees.
- Who sang the theme song to "Blazing Saddles"?Answer: Frankie Laine Frankie Laine also sang the theme song to "Rawhide". This was the song that played through the opening credits. The title...
- One of my favorite scenes in the film involves Sheriff Bart and his sidekick Jim adorned in the white robes of the Ku Klux Klan in order that they may infiltrate Hedley Lamarr's criminal syndicate. While discussing his criminal qualifications, the color of Bart's skin is noticed by Lamarr and his cronies. Just before running off, Bart says, 'For my next impression, ____________!' What person's ...Answer: Jesse Owens This is, of course, a reference to the great American sprinter of the 1930s, Jesse Owens...who obviously wouldn't have been...
- What was the problem with where the tracks for the railroad were going so that it had to be diverted through Rock Ridge?Answer: Quicksand Quicksand was swallowing up Bart, his friend and the cart. Taggart came and had the cart roped out of the quicksand, leaving...
- What did Bart say was his grandmother's nationality?Answer: Dutch Bart tells one of Mr. Taggart's men, "to let you in on a family secret, my grandmother was Dutch."
- An easy one to start - which actor portrays Jim, the 'Waco Kid'?Answer: Gene Wilder Marty Feldman was in 'Young Frankenstein' with Gene Wilder, but was not involved in Blazing Saddles. Mel Brooks directed an...
- Complete the quote: 'The way you're lolly-gaggin' around with them picks and them shovels, why you'd think it was a hundred and twenty degrees. Can't be more than...?'a hundred and fourteen
- What type of candy did Hedley Lamarr buy at the movie premiere?Answer: Raisinettes He ran into the theater, and immediately went to the concession stand and said "Raisinettes". Once inside the movie, he alm...
- In the first scene where we see Headly Lamaar's office, what painting is hanging on his wall?Answer: The backs of a bride and groom The painting is hanging just above Lamaar's head when he is looking at the map of Rock Ridge.
- Near the beginning of the film, one of Hedley Lamarr's head lackies, Lyle, ridicules the railroad workers that toil away in the scorching heat. Lyle is quoted as saying, 'The way you was lolly gagging with them picks and shovels, you would think it was a hundred and twenty degrees out here. Can't be more 'n ______________!' Which temperature fits the blank?Answer: A hundred and fourteen Lyle can be quite cruel, especially to the Chinese laborers. When a Chinese laborer falls down from heat exhaus...
Apr 24, 2024 · Taggart (Slim Pickens), a racist like all citizens of Rock Ridge, dictates to his henchman Lyle (Burton Gilliam) when Bart, the new sheriff (Cleavon Little) ...
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3 days ago · Hill was an honors student and star athlete at Hanford High School, where he overlapped with fellow alumnus Louis Lindley, better known as Slim Pickens. Hill’s school age years also overlapped with Hanford’s most famous visiting aviator, Amelia Earhart, who lived briefly in Hanford while offering flying lessons at the Fresno Airport.
6 days ago · Answer: Raisinettes. After trying to get into the cinema with a student card, Hedley goes to the snack counter and asks for Raisinettes, just as a herd of cows stampede through the cinema in the background. Reference: Quiz: Ablaze of 'Blazing Saddles' . Over 71 trivia questions and answers about Blazing Saddles in our Movies A-C category.
