Spending over 60 years in Hollywood will definitely leave you with some stories to tell, and Cloris Leachman was no exception to this rule. One such story is a fan-favorite. The Hollywood Reporter recently recounted the time that Leachman made Young Frankenstein co-star Gene Wilder repeatedly break character while filming.
"As I turned to Gene, he'd be laughing, his face was in two pieces laughing," she said. "We did about 15 takes. I hear him laughing, and I have not said anything. I just tickled him to pieces. Everything I did in the movie ticked Gene to pieces. And it was so much fun to work with him."
Mel Brooks, who directed the film, made a comment about Leachman's passing and referenced their time working together. "Such sad news—Cloris was insanely talented," Brooks said (via Hollywood Reporter). "She could make you laugh or cry at the drop of a hat. Always such a pleasure to have on set. Every time I hear a horse whinny I will forever think of Cloris' unforgettable Frau Blücher. She is irreplaceable, and will be greatly missed."
