Gabby Johnson, played by actor George Furth, is one of the most memorable characters in the classic western comedy film, “Blazing Saddles.” Released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks, the movie is known for its satirical take on the western genre and its hilarious dialogue. One of the standout aspects of the film is the character of Gabby Johnson and his unique way of speaking. In this article, we will explore some of the most iconic quotes from Gabby Johnson in “Blazing Saddles.”
Read these Blazing Saddles quotes Gabby Johnson
“Reverend Johnson: Order! Order! Goddamnit, I said ORDER!
Gabby Johnson: Order what?
Reverend Johnson: [bangs gavel] Order!
Gabby Johnson: [to Bart] I’ll take two of ’em.”
“Gabby Johnson: [burps]
Dr. Sam Johnson: Gabby, please!
Gabby Johnson: [burps louder]
Dr. Sam Johnson: Gabby!
Gabby Johnson: [burps even louder]
Dr. Sam Johnson: Gabby Johnson!
Gabby Johnson: [belches]”
“Gabby Johnson: Hey, the sheriff is a…
[slaps self]
Gabby Johnson: I better not say it.
Bart: Say it.
Gabby Johnson: I can’t. The sheriff is a…
[slaps self again]
Gabby Johnson: No, I better not.”
“Gabby Johnson: I washes with the sheriff.
Lyle: Washes?
Gabby Johnson: Yeah, you know, washes.
Lyle: Oh, washes!
Gabby Johnson: Yeah, washes! And he shaves with the sheriff.
“Gabby Johnson: Now who can argue with that? I think we’re all indebt to Gabby Johnson for stating what needed to be said. I am particularly glad that these lovely children are here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age.”
“Gabby Johnson: Oh de lo lo de lo lo!
Hedley Lamarr: Gabby, Gabby! That’s perfect! I want you to do that again during the melee.
Gabby Johnson: Oh, de lo lo de lo lo.”
“Gabby Johnson: Yeah, ol’ Gabby Johnson, from Santa Fe.
Bart: Santa Fe?
Gabby Johnson: Yeah, on my mother’s side.”
“Gabby Johnson: The sheriff is near!
[crowd gasps]
Gabby Johnson: The sheriff is a n-
[Bart steps on Gabby’s foot]
Gabby Johnson: -ice guy.”
“Gabby Johnson: I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I…
[pauses]
Gabby Johnson: …don’t know.”
“Gabby Johnson: I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I…
[pauses]
Gabby Johnson: …don’t know.”
“Gabby Johnson: [shouting] They said you was hung!
Bart: And they was right!”
“Gabby Johnson: [shouting] The sheriff is a ni-
[Bart punches Gabby]
Bart: Thank you.”
“Gabby Johnson: [reading a telegram] ‘Sir, this letter is to inform you that your niece, Miss Stein, is in our custody. She is safe and unharmed and shall be returned to you safely, as soon as we demand ten thousand dollars in gold.’ Ten thousand dollars to release Miss Stein! The rotten, stinkin’…
[Bart grabs the telegram]
Gabby Johnson: …thieving…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …dirty…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …no-good…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …bank-robbing…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …horse-thieving…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …bully…
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
Gabby Johnson: …ten thousand dollars?
[Bart grabs the telegram again]
“Gabby Johnson: [shouting] The sheriff is a ni-
[Bart punches Gabby]
Bart: Thank you.”
These quotes from Gabby Johnson in “Blazing Saddles” showcase the character’s unique way of speaking and his comedic timing. George Furth brought this character to life with his memorable performance, and audiences still quote these lines today. Whether it’s his struggle to complete a sentence or his unintentional racial slurs, Gabby Johnson’s quotes have become iconic in the realm of comedy films. “Blazing Saddles” remains a classic movie with a lasting impact on the genre.
