Mel Brooks' cult classic 'Spaceballs' lifts the veil on 12 wild behind-the-scenes tales from the making of this beloved sci-fi comedy.
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Reportedly, Brooks had to fight studio execs who thought the spoof film was 'too risky' - but his reputation as a comedy legend ultimately sealed the deal.
According to the article, actor John Candy ad-libbed many of his iconic lines as the lovable but bumbling Barf, cementing his improv chops and cementing the character as a fan favorite.