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Marty Feldman suffered from thyroid disease and developed a condition called Grave’s Ophthalmopathy which caused his eyes to bulge and become misaligned. He used it to great comedic effect over a long career. It worked especially well in the character of Igor.
Every camping trip with my dad was a 'bus man's holiday'
He's also really funny in Mel Brooks' "Silent Movie."
Not to mention his performance in a film called “Yellowbeard”, also featuring Peter Boyle (the monster), Madeleine Kahn. (the monsters wife), along with such comedic legends as Cheech&Chong, Eric Idle, and Graham Chapman (of Monty Python fame), and even a cameo appearance by famed musician David Bowie. If you haven’t seen it yet, I would highly recommend you do.
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Love some "Yellowbeard" isn't Cleese in there too? Been a while since I saw it.
Fascinating. I have the same condition and hate what I did to my eyes. Glad he made something out of it.
Innocent Asia didn't seem to realise the Monster got a calmer brain, while the Doctor got an enormous schvanshtooker. :)
(woof!)
Asia, you mentioned this was your first black and white movie, but I don't think you realized that being 1974, b&w was almost forgotten. Mel Brooks choose to film this in b&w as an homage to the old b&w horror movies. Maybe the two of you could go back and watch some of the old Universal monster movies (Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula, etc.). You may find it interesting as they had to be quite creative in those days as "special affects" didn't even exist and often actors did a MUCH better job of acting as opposed the VFX and acting fluff we have to deal with today.
Another thing that they did in homage to the old b&w Frankenstein is the laboratory. They went back to the studio prop departments and got the original lab equipment that throws all the blue arcs of electricity.
I'm glad to see someone else point this out! I'm a HUGE fan of b&w movies & the original Dracula was the 1st b&w my dad had my 1st son watch with him sitting on his lap just as he did with me. I think she would enjoy, both would enjoy the Thin Man (series), they're fantastic drama comedy similar to Young Frankenstein. Have you seen them?
@@davidyoung745 You know your Mel Brooks movie history! Nice to hear. Have a wonderful day
@@davidyoung745 that was the perfect touch to make this movie head home. I'm 65 and I remember watching this as a little kid as far as the original lab. This is the kind of detail that Hollywood President Day wouldn't even think about.
@@ltkell2028 , YES, I have 6 of the Thin Man movies and have enjoyed them over the years. Unfortunately, Asia and BJ have to account for their audience. There's a lot of "kids" who refuse to watch anything b&w. Asia and BJ have to keep this in mind so as not to have low performing YT videos, or even lose viewers altogether. In the end, I'd like to see them sneak in a b&w reaction once every 10 movies or so. Personally, I think Asia would love 'His Girl Friday' and would really like to see them react to that one.
The streaks of gray in Elizabeth's hair, as well as her "hissss....: at the end are references to an old movie called "The Bride of Frankenstein."
In case no one told you... the monster was played by Peter Boyle. He played Frank, Raymond's dad, on Everybody Loves Raymond. Also, he was singing "Puttin On The Ritz" in their stage act. Hugely famous 40s musical number with Fred Astair. But you can just gimme him and Madeline Kahn and I'm happy af. 🤣
@milesdoyle where did this come from. It's a funny movie, not the gateway to hell. Lighten up
@Miles Doyle you realize nobody reads diatribes like your crap right?
And the irritating student in the lab was played by Danny Goldman who later was best known as the voice of "Brainy Smurf".
Putting on the Ritz is a real song from the 20's.
"Roll in the hay" was a phrase meaning sex back in the day.
I still use it today, a long with toots. 😂
In the 1970s, most people would recognize that slang. It's been used in many movies and TV shows.
@@davestang5454 I only mentioned it because the reactor seemed to not know it.
Elizabeth was played by Madeline Kahn who also played Liliy von Shtup in Blazing Saddles
The streaked hair is from the original Bride of Frankenstein played by Elsa Lanchester. That movie also had the blind loner that gives the monster a meal
The blind man is Gene Hackman
That look on BJ's face when Asia said, "what did he get?" Priceless! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed this, it's Mel Brooks at his best. The first time I saw this I was like 6 or 7, so obviously a lot of the subtle jokes flew right over my head, but I was just like Asia, I thought it was supposed to be a scary movie at first. But then Igor shows up and all kinds of whacky hijinks ensue, have loved it ever since.
Y'all so cute with the kiss lol
Ya, i didnt think BJ was too into it at 1st...then he got that its just all spoof to a really cool story. Gene Wilder was great
PUTTING ON THE RITZ!!
LOVE THIS MOVIE!
Also, the props you see were the exact same props used in the original Frankenstein movies.
This movie is a spoof of Frankenstein 1931, Bride Of Frankenstein, and Son Of Frankenstein.
BJ doing his best to explain to Asia in a G-Rated version what the Monster gave to Dr. Frankenstein!! :D Both of you are just delightful, I really enjoy your reactions.
In a cleaned-up TV version, he has a huge...personality.
Dr. gave the monster some of his intellect. The monster gave the Dr. some of his "enormous schwamstucker".
Mel Brooks is the king of Parody. If you watch the 1931 Frankenstein movie, you’ll see a lot of the same scenes, but Mel has added the irony and innuendo to make it funny. We watch this every year at Halloween. Great movie.
he even used as many of the same props as possible for the lab set which is why it looks so authentically 1930s horror - it IS authentic!
This movie was the inspiration for Aerosmith's song Walk This Way.
When the character says, "Walk This Way" and limps away and gives him a cane so he can walk the same way.
They were recording for Toys in the Attic and needed a break so they went to see Young Franklin.
I recommend Hear No Evil See No Evil. It stars Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Absolutely hilarious!
That and stit crazy
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Mel Brooks has used that "Walk This Way" line in several movies, like "History of the World, Part I" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" I'm not sure what else he's used it it. It's like one of Mel Brooks' directorial trademarks.
Silver streak is an even better Richard Pryor and gene wilder movie along with Teri Garr, who played the assistant in this movie
My cousin is from Germany, and when she was visiting us here in Northern California (go Giants!), we watched this movie. She explained to is that the word "blucka" (sorry, I don't know how it's spelled) means "glue" in German. Hence why the horses always freak out when they hear that word spoken.
I think your cousin was pulling your leg. It doesn't mean glue. Blücher is a surname based on a particular town. The German word for glue is kleber.
This is a strange rumor that keeps being repeated. But Blücher doesn't mean glue: that's "Kleber," and I'm not aware of any dialectal word that means for either. As far as I've ever heard, they've said the horses' reaction was just a play on that word horror film trope where there's a dramatic pause.
Yet another example of this strange compulsion people have to WANT/NEED to believe that Blücher means glue in German.
Well then I have no idea why she was pulling our legs. We thought it was funny.
The rumor persists because when they wrote the movie, Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks thought it really did mean "glue". It was only years later that they found out they were wrong. Also, the reason why horses might be scared of that word is that generations ago horses were sent to glue factories for slaughtering because they have a large amount of collagen, a key ingredient for glue making. Thankfully, this no longer happens and is illegal today. Although "being sent to the glue factory" is still a common enough phrase among older people.
This movie was in black and white on purpose. It was a comedy tribute to the classic Frankenstein. Many of the same characters and dialog It's Alive!!!!!!
Asia, Dr. Frankenstein got what made Elizabeth * sing * when the monster "attacked" her. That's why the assistant started singing when she was with the Dr. on their honeymoon, lol. I guess he got a bit of the monsters mojo, lol. Thanks for the reaction!! Hope you guys had a good weekend :)
The enormous Schwanschtooker...
Summa: He got some of the monster's enormous _Schwamstucker._
Gene got an extra helping of wienerschnizel--or rather Inga did.
Nope. It was his "enormous schwamstucker"
@@cpete2976 Sorry, it was Schwamstucker I see my error now.
Inga is played by the beautiful and talented Teri Garr. Some of her best work was actually as a guest on David Letterman's show in the 80s and 90s. She knew he was into her and he took advantage of it. She also had big roles in films like Tootsie with Dustin Hoffman, Mr. Mom with Michael Keaton and Close Encounters of the Third Kind with Richard Dreyfuss. She also had a small role in Dumb & Dumber. Unfortunately, Teri was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the early 2000s and has since retired from acting.
She added so much to her roles with her quirky sense of humor but she has been nearly forgotten. She's a treasure and she deserves to be known by this generation. Check out her work!
She also played Phoebe's mother on Friends.
You'll get all the references by watching Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Madelyn Kahn was in Blazing Saddles as Lily von Shtuppwhere she was much taken with Sheriff as you'll recall.
She also was Mrs. White in Clue (1985)
And she was great acting alongside Mel Brooks in Mel Brooks: High Anxiety 😉
Trixie Delight in Paper Moon.
The old blind man is the great Gene Hackman. He's a big star from the 1960's- the late 1990's. He was also Lex Luthor in the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. From 1978-87.
They may know him from Enemy of the State.
This was a twist from the original novel/movie that flips the relationship on it's head, with the monster ultimately being scared of the blind man!
Fun fact: the set used in this movie for the science lab (as well as the voice overs when they show it first) are from the original 1931 movie set of Frankenstein starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff (he played the monster).
Not the entire set but most if not all of the scientific equipment/props.
The machinery was made by Kenneth Strickfadden and he kept it all in his garage and rented it out to movie studios. The machinery was also used in many more old movies back in the day like "The Devil Bat" and "The Invisible Ray".
It's not the original set, rather all of the original props.
Fun Fact, The guy playing Igor kept switching the prop hump on his back, back and forth from left side to right side to see if anyone would notice. Gene wilder didn't even notice until after they were done shooting
I bet the director did, and giggled.
Blücher does not mean glue in German (or any other language). Gene Wilder wrote the script but Mel Brooks helped and suggested Blücher because it was a traditional German surname that had the best comic potential. For some reason people REALLY WANT to believe that there is some Blücher=glue connection but there is none other than completely made up "reaching" mostly in RUclips comment sections.
Her name really is not the point. It was the visceral combination of the horses and the thunder claps every time her name came out. That's straight out of "Three Stooges" scenes.
The song they were singing was "Puttin' On The Ritz", written by Irving Berlin in 1927 and used in the 1930 musical of the same name.
Best line ever " what knockers!" "Why thank you!"
I love that you guys are so open to the movies you watch and even giving the older ones a chance. Great vid.
He's singing "... Puttin' on the Ritz" It's an old standard by Irving Berlin written nearly 100yrs ago now. Tap dancer extraordinaire Fred Astaire danced to and sang Puttin' on the Ritz (aka dressed to the nines) in a movie called Blue Skies with top hat and tails so the dance performance is a "tribute" to that scene.
The Dr gave the mobster 1/2 his brain and took half of the monsters.
All very famous 60/70s cast!
A huge favorite. Double meanings were important, unlike today when you can say what you really mean... back then you had to "disguise" anything sexual through Double Entendres... keeps your mid sharp.
This is from a golden age of comedy (see also: Blazing Saddles, Airplane!) where if you take out all of the jokes, you still have a serious movie with an actual plot. I'm certain that's why they still hold up today.
They use call backs particularly skillfully. First, the charades gag was absolutely hilarious, but when Dr. Frankenstein chokes Igor, playing the whole charades thing would've been boring. Instead, you get the callback and just enough time to laugh before they're interrupted and go to the next scene, preserving the humor you already had.
The other is that the movie ends with a dirty joke, but it's another callback to an earlier throwaway joke. "But what did you get from the monster?" First, Gene Wilder groans in the style of the monster, and just as the realization dawns on you, Terri Gar starts singing and then it's clear. The dirty joke remains unsaid, which makes it even funnier.
The movie vacillates constantly between serious sequel, comedy, and campy drama. Gene Wilder's ability to pull off everything masterfully (not to mention the other actors!) really made the film.
Just now beginning this reaction video, & hoping that you two have seen the original, Universal Frankenstein flicks (Especially the three in which Karloff played “the Monster”.), before watching this classic Brooks’ comedy.
In any case, I hope you’ll enjoy this fun & funny flick! Happy New Year to you! 😁
Such a shame most reactors shy away from the original Universal horror cycle.
I had the "It's alive, it's alive, IT'S ALLLIIIIIVE!!" sound as my email notification at work for a while (back in the 00s) and I laughed every time it went off.
This is truly on of my all time favorite movies…”He vas my BOYFRIEND!” Kills me every time…lol. There is so much I quote on a regular basis and Igor is one of the greatest comic characters created! Fact…Gene Wilder could barely contain his laughter when Marty Feldman kept biting Madeline Khan’s fox stole in the one scene…you can see him on the verge of cracking up. Who could hold a straight face? And Gene Hackman as the blind man was too brilliant…
The lab props were the original ones used in Frankestein back in the 30's. The guy that made them kept them at his home, making sure everything still worked.
A classic and fantastic comedy troupe did this. All the characters played by friends who had done comedy with each other for years. Only Terry Garr, the assistant, was new. She said she was intimidated and honored to get that role.
You would appreciate this movie even more if you watch the 1931 Frankenstein movie and the 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Elements of both movies were parodied in Young Frankenstein. Boris Karloff played the monster in the 1931 and 1935 movies. Many years later, he narrated How the Grinch Stole Christmas animated special that is still shown annually during the holidays.
They actually used the original set of the laboratory
@@tinocontreras5105- A recreation. The set was long gone, but someone owned the props.
Fun Fact: One of the villagers who are shouting at the creature when it is chained up in the cell is an actor named Clement Von Franckenstein (uncredited). Clement later played the archery contest announcer in Mel's Robin Hood, Men in Tights
I had seen this movie over a dozen times before noticing the joke about staying close to the candles because the stairs can be treacherous....and the candles aren't lit. This is one of my favorite comedies. Of course it helps to have watched the original Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, but it's still hilarious. Also at the end the doctor got part of the monster's "schwanzstucker." I don't think Asia quite got that one and that makes it even funnier. Love you guys!
I once saw an interview with Brooks who said that at a screening, he snuck into the theater after the lights had gone down and watched it with the audience. When Terri Garr delivers that line, Brooks said that three German gentlemen a few rows ahead of him literally fell out of their seats and rolled around in the aisle laughing so hard. That is when he knew the movie would be a hit.
I think it was the Monster's sex drive, but maybe a bit of enhancement crept in.
You really need to watch the old original black and white Frankenstein to understand some of the scenes that these actors and actresses do a great job of throwing humor into. Otherwise Young Frankenstein was the best dry humor funniest movie of his day. I cannot even begin to count the number of times that I've watched this over the decades. I'm 65 now and when I come across it on the channels I have a hard time not sitting there and watching it all the way to the end. I love it! Glad y'all are watching it. 🥰
Y'all are so cute with your innocence. To explain the end of the movie, we have to jump back in the movie. Remember when they were eating dinner, talking about creating the monster? The assistant basically said, "Well, if his hands, feet, and head are twice as big as usual, then that means his 'sausage' will be bigger, too?" Gene Wilder just leaves it at "Well, that goes to reason..."
Now, jump forward to when the fiance first goes to bed with the Monster and she starts singing at the top of her lungs. She just proved that yes, indeed, all things were created bigger (much bigger, by her reaction).
Jump to the end of the film. Gene Wilder gave the monster some of his "calmness" to settle the creature's mind. What did Gene get in return? Well, first clue is the Monster in bed, reading the paper, while his "bride" (hence the Bride of Frankenstein hair style) is ready to jump in the sack with him. He's more interested in the news and stocks than having sex.
Then, the assistant asks "What did you get in return?" Gene looks into the camera and begins to grunt like the Monster did, so we think it's the sex drive. But then, the assistant starts singing at the top of her lungs, letting us know it was something rather more physical (if ya know what I mean!)...
When Mel Brooks was making Blazing Saddles, his 1rst actor to play The Waco Kid couldn't do it. He asked Gene Wilder to take his place. Wilder agreed on the condition that Brooks direct a screenplay he had written. Which was Young Frankenstein. Both films were released in 1974.
One of the more subtle jokes in here is why the horses react as they do. Blucher is German for glue. They used to make glue out of horse hooves, so every they hear "glue", they react
Interesting point - Mel Brooks was able to use the same lab equipment that was used in the original movie Frankenstein.
I remember seeing this in the movie theater with my parents when I was 4. All I recall is the the guy with the bulging eyes. This is one of the funniest movies ever. Madeline cann, and Cloris leachman, the lady who plays Dr Frankensteins housemaid. So funny.
The Monster was played by Peter Boyle, who played the father on "Everybody Loves Raymond", and Wizard in "Taxi Driver". Madeline Kahn, who played Elizabeth, was also in "Blazing Saddles" as Lily Von Schtupp. And Frau Blucher was played by Cloris Leachman, who was a part of Mel Brooks ensemble, she was also in his movie "High Anxiety" as an S & M crazy nurse at the Psychiatric Hospital, a must watch by the way. To truly appreciate "Young Frankenstein" you should go back and watch the original :"Frankenstein" and it's sequel, "The Bride Of Frankenstein". After that, you will laugh even more at "Young Frankenstein".
Frau Blücher and the Inspector Kemp were both in " Malcolm in the Middle ".
( Malcolm' s grandmother : Ida and Francis' boss at the ranch : Otto ) ;)
Saw this when it came out. One of the best comedies ever. I couldn’t help noticing you edited out one of my favorite lines there at 28:44-28:50. Right after Madeline Kahn says ‘you men are all alike!’ she goes ‘seven or eight quick ones and you’re off with the boys to boast and brag.’ Pure gold.
I love the fact the horses go crazy when they say her name. Blucher means glue in German. And they made glue from horses years ago. Also the equipment in the lab was from the original Frankenstein movie.
You guys need to check out History Of The World. Its hilarious. .
Kleber is the German for glue. They were having fun with an old cliche from the 1930s, when the appearance of a plot-important baddie or mystery character was heralded by a thunder/lightning combo and horses panicking.
Murder by Death is another classic “punny” movie where a lot is said that you have to pick up on all while referencing the old classic Agatha Christie mysteries.
The monster's part of the song is the song title "Puttin' On the Ritz" also "Super Duper".
This movie is a spoof of the old Universal monster black and white movies like Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolf, Mummy, etc. The original story was about Dr. Frankenstein animating a dead body, that became a monster. The scene with the creature and the little girl is out of the book. This is the ONLY movie where Mel Brooks doesn't do his usual cameo of putting himself, in his movies. In Spaceballs, he had two cameos, one as Yogurt, and the other as Darth Helmet's boss.
FYI...All the laboratory equipment in this movie was actually used in the original Frankenstein movie.
This was a great movie. I fell in love with Terry Garr when I saw her in this film. The cast was incredible, along with the set and the writing.
They used the actual set from the 1930s Frankenstein movie.
The props. The set was long gone, but they did a great job re-creating the ambiance.
In the dance routine The Creature is saying "Put'in on the Ritz". Putting on the Ritz was a popular song in the 1930's. Which is the decade when this movie was set. The Ritz Hotel was a high class hotel in New York City. Where the rich and famous hung out.
One of my all-time favorite Mel Brookes movies! I laugh so hard every time I watch it! Can't wait to get your reaction!
The stage performance was “Puttin’ on the Ritz”. A wonderful little number from back in the day. Oh, I loved your responses to Blazing Saddles. 😂
Much of the laboratory equipment, including the raising table where the actual props in the 1939 Universal movie.
Fun fact;Gene Wilder was actually pitching this to Mel Brooks during Blaz Saddles filming/also , did u notice begining- old man in classroom Mr.Hilltop was preacher from Blaz Saddles & " Blowing Kisses Wife was Lili Von Shtup also🙂
Love watching you two react to movies! The first time I saw this movie and the old, blind hermit I thought that voice sounded very familiar. Gene Hackman, who was a frequent tennis buddy with Gene Wilder, heard him talking about the movie and he wanted in a comedy so he offered to do his part for free just to be cast. His last line at the doorway "I was going to make expresso!" was an ad lib. Mel Brooks was always up for almost anything funny.
All the hump switches were totally added by Marty Feldman.
It started as a running gag for the cast but was added for the humor.
This came out the same year as "Blazing Saddles"; these 2 movies still represent a high watermark of comedy movies.
This is actually the first movie my parents took me to see at the drive-in (I was was 6 or 7).
Great reaction guys! I love this movie and Gene Wilder did such a great job in it. Another hilarious film with a haunted house theme you two should watch that you will definitely enjoy is "Clue" from 1985 based off the board game of the same name. It's a whodunit type of movie with great performances, especially by Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn, who was also in "Young Frankenstein". She gets some of the best lines in "Clue", which hopefully you can check out soon. Keep up the good work!!!!!
You've got to watch the version with all 3 endings
I figured they had seen Clue already. One of my favorite movies ever!
Tim Curry is a LEGEND, literally 😉 and figuratively lol
Mel Brooks considered Young Frankenstein his greatest film and said he could make a thousand more movies and none would be as great as Young Frankenstein. Was even made into a Broadway musical in 2007. There is a good documentary on RUclips about the making of this movie fans of Mel Brooks should watch. Interviews with Mel Brooks and the cast.
Hey Y'all wanted to catch this one before I head out for a hospital stay. Need a good laugh today. Such a great, fun, quirky film. few fun facts, Props from the real original Frankenstein movies were used. Studio Executives tried to convince Mel Brooks to shoot the film in color, so they moved to a different studio to keep it in black and white. Aerosmith found Igor so funny and was inspired so they wrote a song about it "Walk this Way", lol. This is going to be great. Thanx so much, Peace
Hey, Thanks Fairygrl! Hope all goes well with you ❤️❤️
My favorite scene has always been were Gene Hackman plays the blind priest. And Peter Boyle as Frankenstein comes inside his crib LoL 👍 😂
2:31 Gene Wilder Was A True Gift 2 Humanity..1 Of My All Time Favorites!! A Comedian Who Doesn’t Need 2 Open His Mouth..When Gene Would Just Show His Face On Screen..
I Would Start Cracking Up!! His Presence, Shit Grin Smile, His Red Fro, His Body Language
Everything Gene Wilder I Miss!! RIP U Genius Wizard Clown😊
According to IMDb, Peter Boyle, who played the Monster was wearing a hot pad when the blind man (Gene Hackman) poured the soup in his lap, and a prosthetic on his thumb when he set it on fire.
Thanks, Asia! Thanks, BJ! 🌩 If you liked Madeline Kahn in this, I hope you'll watch her in WHAT'S UP DOC (1972). And if you liked Teri Garr, be sure to catch her in TOOTSIE (1982). #ReelinWithAsiaAndBj #MelBrooks #YoungFrankenstein
Terri Garr, Close Encounters of The Third Kind 1977 with Richard Dreyfuss Written and Directed by Steven Spielberg
Classic comedy movie! Yes, What's up Doc was hilarious!
This is my favorite Comedy classic ❤! Caddyshack is another good one.
It does my heart good to see BJ enjoy your movie so much and just really laugh out loud. He usually tries to stay a little reserved but you can tell this is knocking on his door. 👍🏻
I was lucky enough to see a screening in Columbus in a theater where an orchestra played parts of the movie in the 90s. Everyone had a ball. Me and my friends used to quote this movie all the time. Putting on the Ritz is my favorite scene.
Next Mel Brooks that nobody has done yet " Dracula, Dead and Loving it"
FYI, the monster was played by the same man who played Raymond's father in Everyone loves Raymond, Peter Boyle. Inga, played Phoebe's mother in Friends, Terri Garr
My parents took me to see it in the theaters as a kid...and as I recall...I had no clue why Madeline Kahn was singing when the monster was on top over her...that was a real chin scratcher at the time.... Peace!
You guys might like Arthur, Tootsie, 9-5, Seems Like Old Times and Stir Crazy. Lots of great comedies from mid 70s-mid 80’s.
"Her hair changed" is a riff on the old black-and-white movie "Bride of Frankenstein". There are a thousand similar inside jokes in this one.
When this movie came out Aerosmith, was working on th album, Toys In The Attic, Steven was hav’n a writer’s block, so they took a break, they went and watched this movie, when “Igor” , said walk this way, it was so hilarious, they got their song “ Walk This Way”LOL 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😎😎👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍
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BJ: "Oh no. Where's he going? They can't let him out of the house."
Asia: "Oh yes they can!" 0.0
Nearly spat out my drink. XD
The “walk this way” scene was apparently the inspiration for the Aerosmith song.
The song they were singing was “Putting on the Ritz” - that was the monster’s line to sing
I remember going to see this at the movies with my parents (9) it was something my dad & I enjoyed doing together! Brings back great memories, watching him laugh!! I miss him daily
Bj grin at the end when Asia trying to figure out what the Dr. Got priceless!
Asia: "They switchin' brains", pan/zoom on BJ (with the stare): "Amongst other things" - hilarious.
This is by far the best reaction video from the two of you, IMO. You guys are great together, looking forward to watching more from you. :D
'Elizabeth' was the great Madeline Kahn- she was also in 'Blazing Saddles' she played Lilli von Schupp. Frau Blucher was the Oscar winning great Cloris Leachman- was was also in Mel Brooks 'History of the World' another Mel film you should check out... Madeline Kahn is also in that.
I have got to say I enjoy your comments. BJ has a talent for saying what I'm thinking often.
I must be old. i recognized a lot of people. Terri Garr the blond girl was a pretty big star after this movie. Cloris Leechman, the older lady that had a thick accent. was a fairly big star at the time of this movie. Frankenstein's original gf was someone too. the guy with the wild eyes. Feldman was in a lot of stuff. The guy with the arm he was always twisting was in some sitcoms.
That is actually the same equipment used in the original 1931 Frankenstein movie starring Boris Karloff.
My son who is now 36 the first time he saw this movie he was a teenager and he was in tears. He was laughing so hard, and also almost peed himself……. God, we need movies like this again instead of all the violence, backstabbing bullshit of today’s movies… as always peace, love, joy, and hope to you and yours
My family loved this movie since it was released. If you ever watch the original Frankenstein, you would pick up on a number of twists that Brooks put in Young Frankenstein. Even filming it in black and white was an acknowledgement to the original. Lots of fun all around though. Peace!
“Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein” is a good one!
Side note, the set props of the lab were from the original Frankenstein from the 30's. They had it in a warehouse at Universal Studios and let Mel Brooks use it for this movie.
Listen to the words of the song the women sing when they are being loved...
"OH, great mystery of life, at last I've found you"
The fact that Asia didn't connect the multiple clues together makes one think that she hasn't found that great mystery of life"
Sorry bj
If you're blue, and you don't know where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the ritz
Different types of wear a day coat, pants with stripes and cutaway coat
Perfect fits, puttin' on the ritz
Dressed up like a million-dollar trooper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super-duper)
Come, let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks or umbrellas in their mitts
Puttin' on the ritz
"Puttin' on The Ritz" was the name and repeated chorus of the stage performance - which means uptown Stylin' .
Fun fact: Mel Brooks was such a big fan of the original Frankenstein movie he jumped through every hoop imaginable to obtain the actual laboratory movie set to stay true to the original aesthetic and extended- though ridiculously funny- storyline.
In my opinion, this and Blazing Saddles are the best of Mel Brooks' films and much of the credit goes to the magnificent players in both films. Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeleine Kahn and Peter Boyle as The Monster. Don't forget the wonderful cameo by the legendary Gene Hackman. Fantastic!
Gene Hackman who plays the blind hermit normally does serious roles. This was one of the few comedy roles he did, and was great!
Love your reactions to films you watch. I watched this movie in the theater with neighborhood friends twice over Christmas vacation from school in 1974. Wasn't until I was older in my twenties that I realized Gene Hackman appeared in a cameo role as Harold the Hermit.
The laboratory equipment used in this film is the original equipment used in the actual Frankenstein movie. Also Gene Hackman is the blind man
In the tap dance scene, after Gene sings a line, the creature sings, "Putting on the Ritz!!" That's the song title. 😉
Can't believe I missed this reaction, the Frau Bluker character translation is Horse glue which is why the horses were scared everytime they said her name, the Monster was peter boyle the dad from. Everybody loves Raymond , grwT video
The song in their routine was "Puttin' On The Ritz"....that's what the monster was singing