Well, here it is… One of my alllllll time FAVORITE movies!

Based on characters in the novel “Frankenstein” by 20 year old Mary Shelley, a stunning literary piece.  Young Frankenstein, this brilliant masterpiece, took it to a whole new mesmerizing and hilarious level!  My opinion!

With Gene Wilder playing the part of the illusive Dr. Frederick Frankenstein.

Dr. Frankenstein:”What knockers!”  ~   Inga: “Oh, sank you Doctor.”

Gene dated the adorable, talented Teri Garr for a short while after the film.

With the marvelous Madeline Khan.

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Plenty of big eye dramatics going on here!

I can relate, as I get teased about my eyeball action in “Troll 2″…a lot.

Screenshot – Deborah Reed in “Troll 2” (1990)    *see my IMDB for more pics

Can’t compete with Marty Feldman!  Love this scene.  Igor trying to fool Dr. Frankenstein.

One scene I’m particularly fond of that I have often quoted through the years, always referring to myself as, “Abby Normal.”

Gotta love this with Mel Brooks.   Gene originally took the idea to Mel Brooks upon the encouragement of his agent, who had just signed on Marty Feldman and Madeline Khan.  He wasn’t sure about it at first, but am I ever grateful he did!  What a collaboration

Mel said of his friend after Gene’s passing.  “Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.”

The cast included the awesome Cloris Leachman.

Gene Hackman so great as per usual as the lonely blind man.

Puttin’ On The Ritz! Watch our for flying tomatoes!  No worries,  Rotten Tomatoes gave you a 93!

The doctor and his beloved Monster.

No one could have played our monster like Peter Boyle!

Screen story and Screenplay by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder

In 1979 nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.  Gene wrote the Transylvania Station scene.

You can watch Young Frankenstein FREE on TCM – Turner Classic Movies.  Check your Listings.

Next airing Friday, Sept 09, at 10 PM.  After you watch, come on back here and leave new Comments!  Yay!

(A tribute to Gene Wilder will  air also on TCM on Thursday, September 29.  Check your listings.)

You can get in on DVD , Blu-ray and Multi-Format.

*This could be fun!  Mel Brooks has written a memoir about his experience and musings about Young Frankenstein.  You can pre-order for digital or hardback.

Let me know your fave scene in Young Frankenstein in the comments below!  

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