Brooks appears in three supporting roles, Governor William J. Le Petomane, aYiddish-speaking Native American chief and "a director" in line to help invade Rock Ridge (a nod to Hitchcock); he also dubs lines for one of Lili von Shtupp's backing troupe. The supporting cast includesSlim Pickens,Alex KarrasandDavid Huddleston, as well as Brooks regularsDom DeLuise,Madeline KahnandHarvey Korman. BandleaderCount Basiehas a cameo as himself, appearing with his orchestra.
In 2006,Blazing Saddleswas deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by theLibrary of Congressand was selected for preservation in theNational Film Registry.[5]