While I was working at Warner Bros. on "Mame" with Lucille Ball and Robert Preston, another movie was being shot on the lot. Mel Brooks was busy directing his comedic masterpiece "Blazing Saddles".
I was approached by one of his representatives and asked if I would like to be a small part of the movie! I, of course said YES!
The next day I reported to the set and met Mel Brooks! He drove me around the set in a golf cart while explaining what he wanted me to do. He told me about the "pie fight" scene he was filming, and how he wanted a tour guide and her charges to walk right through the middle of the scene. Oh, and by the way, did I mind getting pie in my face?
Check out the pie fight on YouTube:
It takes a special talent to take a pie in the face and just keep on walking. How exciting for you to have been a part of that iconic movie. It will always be one of my faves!
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