AFI Celebrates Mel Brooks' 100Th With 'Blazing Saddles' Tribute
WHO:
Deadline - Mel Brooks, an American filmmaker, is being honored for his 100th birthday.
WHAT:
Sportskeeda - The American Film Institute named "Blazing Saddles" the funniest film of all time on June 28, 2026, in honor of Mel Brooks's 100th birthday.
Coming Soon - "Blazing Saddles" dethroned Billy Wilder’s "Some Like It Hot," which previously held the top spot on AFI's "100 Years...100 Laughs" list.
Deadline - The American Film Institute (AFI) has named Brooks' 1974 film "Blazing Saddles" the funniest film of all time, moving it from 6th place to the top of their "100 Years...100 Laughs" list in an honorary reorganization.
WHERE:
Reddit Movies - Approximately 7,000 fans gathered in the main square of Bologna, Italy to celebrate Mel Brooks's 100th birthday by singing “Happy Birthday” (“Tanti Auguri”) to him.
WHEN:
Deadline - Mel Brooks turns 100 years old on the day of the announcement.
WHY:
Deadline - The AFI's decision to honor Brooks with this reorganization of their list is in celebration of his milestone birthday.
(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:47 UTC)
The American Film Institute has declared "Blazing Saddles" the funniest film of all time in celebration of Mel Brooks's upcoming 100th birthday. To mark this milestone, around 7,000 fans gathered in the main square of Bologna, Italy, where they sang “Happy Birthday” in Italian, or “Tanti Auguri.” This tribute highlights the enduring legacy of Brooks and his contributions to comedy.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 08:35 UTC)
In a significant shift in cinematic rankings, "Blazing Saddles" has taken the crown from Billy Wilder’s classic "Some Like It Hot" on AFI's "100 Years...100 Laughs" list. This change reflects the evolving landscape of comedy and how audiences resonate with different films over time. Fans of both movies will undoubtedly have plenty to discuss as they consider what this means for the legacy of these iconic comedies.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 01:38 UTC)
Mel Brooks is being honored for his 100th birthday, and in celebration of this milestone, the American Film Institute has named his 1974 film "Blazing Saddles" the funniest film of all time, moving it to the top of their "100 Years...100 Laughs" list. This reorganization marks a significant recognition of Brooks' impact on comedy and film. Brooks will officially turn 100 years old on the day of this announcement.