Iconic Movie Moments That Became Better With Famous Lines Not In The Script

‘You Know … Morons’

If you haven’t seen many of Gene Wilder’s movies, consider giving them a watch on your streaming service. In “Blazing Saddles,” there’s a truly clever and unscripted moment where Wilder’s character, who plays the Waco Kid, tries to cheer up Sheriff Bart with humor.

What’s special about this is that Wilder added the line, “You know… morons,” which wasn’t in the script. This made Cleavon Little, who played Sheriff Bart, genuinely laugh during the scene. That real laughter added a lot to the moment and made it even better. It’s a great example of how an actor’s improvisation can turn a good scene into a great one.