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AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'

LA Times · Jun 29, 2026, 7:56 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

To mark Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating 'Blazing Saddles' to the No. 1 spot.

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AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'

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