The Wilder Ride

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Today we continue inside a tent where Hedley is in the midst of a bath with Taggart's assistance. Taggart finds Hedley uses his tongue prettier than a twenty dollar whore. Hedley tells Taggart the beast has failed and so he will turn his attention to beauty. With a burst of excitement, he shoots his leg straight up out of the tub. Then it hits him. He is missing his favorite squeaky toy. He demand...

In today's episode, we finish with the delivery of the Candygram for Mongo. After he signs for the candy, Bart leaves with a Merrie Melogies fanfare, putting his fingers in his ears. As Mongo opens the box of candy, there is a tremendous explosion and a fade to black. This is where we dive into the TV version and show Mongo being defeated two additional times. We also mention a fourth option for d...

We continue today with Van Johnson trying to convince the sheriff to help with Mongo. Bart asks who Mongo is. Jim responds Mongo is not so much of a who as a what. As Bart seems to agree, Van Johnson immediately thanks the sheriff and opens the door yelling the fool is going to... He looks back with a look of chagrin and changes his message to, "The Sheriff is going to do it!" As Bart goes to put...

As Mongo pauses on Main Street and pandemonium continues to ensue, we cut to inside the Rock Ridge Saloon. At the bar, Olson Johnson is doing his best to look interested in what Howard Johnson is saying. Anal Johnson, however, appears enrapt! Howard is discussing the scientific advances of Louis Pasteur and that Hoof and Mouth disease might be a thing of the past. Meanwhile, outside, Samuel Johnso...

We continue with The Waco Kid trying to sooth the hurt feelings of Sheriff Bart. He reminds Bart the people of Rock Ridge are simple farmers; the common clay of the new west. Then he adds, "You know, morons!" This does the trick and snaps Bart out of his stupor. Unfortunately, the moment does not last as a rumble announces the approach of Mongo riding a bull. Everyone in town begins to scream and...

The scene opens with Bart trying to simulate a draw on Jim, but the Waco Kid is too fast. Bart is thankful those figers aren't loaded. Bart then reminds The Kid, once he establishes himself in the town, they have to accept him. Jim takes a toke and wishes Bart good luck! Unfortunately for the optimistic sheriff, the first citizen he meets is the old woman we saw being hit repeatedly in the stomach...

The scene opens with The Waco Kid shaving while Bart rolls a special cigarette. As the sheriff takes his first toke, Jim catches a whiff. As he returns to shaving, he says he received a note earlier. Bart asked from whom? Jim replies, "I'm not sure. It was addressed to the Deputy Spade." Sheriff Bart laughs and then adds, "Who knows? In 20 years, Deputy Spade might turn out to be a groovy position...

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Today's episode picks up from where we left off yesterday, with Taggart heading over to Mongo. He has to beat Mongo several times before Mongo recognizes him. During this we notice a disappearing and a reappearing biscuit in Mongo's hand. When Taggart asks Mongo, how'd you like to mutilate that new sheriff, Mongo laughs with simple delight. To celebrate, Taggart gives him a cigar. Mongo promptly l...

We begin today with one of the most talked about and iconic scenes in cinematic comedy. Mel Brooks famously told novice actor Burton Gilliam on the day of the campfire scene that he was going to make him famous. The first known instance of men farting on screen broke as much new comedy as the men themselves were breaking wind. As the scene unfolds, Taggart asks for a volunteer to kill the new sher...

The Indian war leader continues his assessment of the young Sheriff Bart and his family. He cries out to the heavens and then he tells the family it's okay to leave. They all thank him and give the reins a snap to get the horses moving. As they leave the frame, the Indian leader comments to his fellow warriors, "They darker than us! Woof!!" The scene fades back to the jail where Bart finishes his...

We open with the Sioux nation riding down upon the wagon train. The white folks circle their wagons, leaving Bart and his parents to circle their own by themselves. Eventually, the only covered wagon left is Bart's family's. An Indian Chief rides up to talk to them along with two other braves. As he notices their dark complexion, the chief immediately says, "Shvartzes! Zeit nisht meshugge." He loo...

As Jim takes a drink it is now his turn to get some background. He asks Sheriff Bart how a dazzingly urbanite like him, wound up in a rustic setting like Rock Ridge. As Bart begins to tell his story, the music swells and we get the Blazing Saddles theme done as full orchestra with a heavy western motif. A long line of wagons is heading west along the prairie. Bart explains that in '56, he and his...

We open as The Waco Kid tells Bart all the killings got pretty gritty. Then, one day, as he was walking down the street, a voice said, "Reach for it, Mister!" The Waco Kid recalls turning around and standing face-to-face with a 6 year old kid. He threw his guns down and walked away. Then he added, "Little bastard shot me in the ass." He finishes his story, telling Bart that he crawled to the neare...

We begin with Jim standing across from Bart with the chess table between them. Jim asks if Bart is ready? Bart says he is. Jim blows air across the tips of his fingers on his right hand and readies himself. He suddenly yells, Go! Sheriff Bart slaps his hands instantly around the King. But, when when opens them to reveal it, it isn't in his hands. Bart is incredulous. Jim then asks, "Are you lookin...

We open with Sheriff Bart challenging Jim's claim. He says, "Well, if you the Kid, then show me something." Jim says he could have a few years ago. He then raises his right arm. Bart says it looks steady as a rock. Then Jim brings up his left arm, which is in convulsions. Sheriff Bart immediately dismisses him, saying he is pulling his lariat. Jim smiles and looks happy and ready to accept the cha...

The scene continues in the jail cell. Sheriff Bart asks Jim what he likes to do? Jim considers and says he likes to play chess. He then adds he likes to screw. Bart immediately suggests a game of chess. We then cut to the game in progress and just as Bart makes a move, he calls out checkmate. Jim is impressed and they toast to Bart's victory. Sheriff Bart then asks why Jim seems bent on drinking h...

The episode begins with Sheriff Bart helping Gene Wilder sit. Gene then grabs a bottle of bourbon from under the pillow. Bart suggests he should eat something first. He responds by saying food makes him sick before downing the rest of the bourbon. Sheriff Bart comments that a man who drinks like that without eating, he is going to die. Gene looks blankly back and asks, "When?" Bart then asks for h...

We open with Sheriff Bart, having heard a noise, moving to the door to jail cell. Gene Wilder's character is hanging upside down from the top bunk. Bart asks if he is awake? Gene looks quizzically from his upside down position and asks, "I don't know. Are we...black?" Bart replies, "Yes, we are." Gene responds, "Then we're awake, but we're very puzzled." Sheriff Bart enters the cell and helps the...

The episode opens with Harriet Johnson taking to the stage to read the letter she has written to the governor. As she begins, it is hard to hear her soft voice. When the citizens complain, she apologizes for her lack of public speaking experience. She then bellows to the point that everyone nearly jumps out of their seats. She expresses the town's displeasure at the governor's choice for their new...

The episode opens with the continuation of Sheriff Bart taking himself hostage. He continues to yell for help, but the citizens are powerless. Once inside, Bart gives himself a hug, congratulating himself. He decides he is so talented and they are so dumb. We dissolve to the citizens of Rock Ridge meeting at the church for a town meeting. After a short discussion about Nietzsche and chaos, Harriet...

The episode opens with Bart deciding he needs to also point a gun at himself. Taking on two personalities, Bart issues a threat to the people of Rock Ridge. He says the next man makes a move and the gets it. People begin to lower their weapons. Now playing the part of a stereotypical slave voice, he begs for everyone to listen to his captor. As Bart backs himself down the stairs and across the squ...

We continue today with sheriff Bart slowly trotting toward the center of town. The citizens are agape as he gets off his horse and walks to the platform. He pulls the welcome sign back down and ascends the stairs. As he reaches the podium, he utters the famous line, "'Scuse me while I whip this out!" The townsfolk scream before realizing he's just getting out the order signed by the governor. As h...

While the band is playing, Gabby Johnson looks back through his telescope. This time, the image of Bart is clearer and he can see he is a black sheriff. Gabby tries to inform the citizens of Rock Ridge that the sheriff is a... Unfortunately, the church bell happens to GONG just as he says the word. The welcoming committee wonders what he is saying. One suggests that the sheriff is near. Gabby, inf...