I am an avid Mel Brooks fan. “Silent Movie” is not only hilarious, but it is an amazing homage to the films of the Silent Era. I think his spoofs are hilarious, his comedic timing and writing is impeccable, and “Blazing Saddles” is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Despite my fandom, I have never gotten around to seeing “Young Frankenstein”, a spoof of/homage to the story of Frankenstein and, to a lesser extent, Universal Monster movies.
I have been a fan of Madeline Kahn since I watched her as Mrs. White in the film “Clue”. Something about her performance just made me laugh, her “flames on the side of my face” improvisation coupled with her impeccable timing made her a comedic gem in that movie.