Read this: Mel Brooks' It's Good to be the King

Had I been more than a casual fan of director/writer/actor Mel Brooks, I would have really enjoyed this book. As it is, I thought the book was just OK. The most interesting parts (to me) where those about the movies I had seen, like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. I was surprised to hear the Gene Wilder role in Blazing Saddles was offered to Johnny Carson.