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Bombshell and Blazing Saddles
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:34 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:34 am
I feel like I should know this and could probably clear it up with a 10 minute Google search but where is the fun in that.
I have probably seen Blazing Saddles 2 dozen times in my life, if not more.
The Character, Hedy Lamarr, from Blazing Saddles.
Bombshell, the documentary I am interested in watching is about a lady named Hedly Lamarr.
This cannot be coincidence.
Anyone know what the connection might be?
ETA: slight name difference but I am still suspicious if there is a connection I am not aware of.
I have probably seen Blazing Saddles 2 dozen times in my life, if not more.
The Character, Hedy Lamarr, from Blazing Saddles.
Bombshell, the documentary I am interested in watching is about a lady named Hedly Lamarr.
This cannot be coincidence.
Anyone know what the connection might be?
ETA: slight name difference but I am still suspicious if there is a connection I am not aware of.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 7:07 am
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Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:56 am to Animal
ITS HEDLEY!
Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:05 am to BobbyGoulet
Okay. will edit. same question tho.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:09 am to Animal
Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:51 am to Animal
The actress is Hedy Lamarr. Harvey Korman's character is Hedley Lamarr. The name is an homage to the actress.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:04 am to Animal
quote:
Okay. will edit. same question tho.
is this a bit?
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:59 am to Animal
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:07 am to SammyTiger
quote:
Okay. will edit. same question tho.
quote:Of course not.
is this a bit?
Now, this "Black Bart" character, I couldn't help but notice that the actor playing him was...
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:08 am to BasilFawlty
quote:
The actress is Hedy Lamarr. Harvey Korman's character is Hedley Lamarr. The name is an homage to the actress.
This.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:18 am to Fewer Kilometers
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Now, this "Black Bart" character, I couldn't help but notice that the actor playing him was...
near?
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:35 am to Animal
For your edification youngster here is a blub from OpenChat about Hedy LaMarr:
Hedy Lamarr, born as Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in 1914, had a passion for invention and a keen interest in science and technology. While she didn't have a formal electronics or engineering background, she was a self-taught inventor and had a deep curiosity about various scientific fields.
During World War II, Lamarr, along with composer George Antheil, developed a technique called frequency hopping spread spectrum. The concept involved rapidly switching frequencies to prevent enemy interception and jamming of radio-controlled torpedoes. They received a patent for their invention in 1942.
Although the frequency-hopping technology didn't see immediate use in military applications during the war, it gained recognition in subsequent years. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was employed by the military for secure communications. Eventually, the technique found its way into civilian applications, leading to the development of various wireless communication systems we use today.
While Hedy Lamarr's accomplishments as an inventor were remarkable, her work in this field was largely overshadowed by her successful acting career during her lifetime. However, in recent years, her contributions have received greater acknowledgment, and she is now recognized as an important figure in the history of technology and communication.
Hedy Lamarr, born as Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in 1914, had a passion for invention and a keen interest in science and technology. While she didn't have a formal electronics or engineering background, she was a self-taught inventor and had a deep curiosity about various scientific fields.
During World War II, Lamarr, along with composer George Antheil, developed a technique called frequency hopping spread spectrum. The concept involved rapidly switching frequencies to prevent enemy interception and jamming of radio-controlled torpedoes. They received a patent for their invention in 1942.
Although the frequency-hopping technology didn't see immediate use in military applications during the war, it gained recognition in subsequent years. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was employed by the military for secure communications. Eventually, the technique found its way into civilian applications, leading to the development of various wireless communication systems we use today.
While Hedy Lamarr's accomplishments as an inventor were remarkable, her work in this field was largely overshadowed by her successful acting career during her lifetime. However, in recent years, her contributions have received greater acknowledgment, and she is now recognized as an important figure in the history of technology and communication.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 10:35 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 10:10 am to Animal
Hedy Lamarr was a movie star from the 40's who was also involved in helping invent a guidance system for torpedoes during WWII when the Dept. of the Navy was having issues with their current system. Her invention was pushed aside by the guys in D.C. probably thinking it preposterous a woman movie star could fix their system.
It was later adopted by the military and used for years once the idiots in D.C. saw it delivered what she said it would.
Oh, and as far as "Blazing Saddles', she didn't want her name associated with such a crude film and sued, thus the references of her in the movie. They came to an out of court settlement is how I remember it turning out.
Damn: BT beat me to it.
It was later adopted by the military and used for years once the idiots in D.C. saw it delivered what she said it would.
Oh, and as far as "Blazing Saddles', she didn't want her name associated with such a crude film and sued, thus the references of her in the movie. They came to an out of court settlement is how I remember it turning out.
Damn: BT beat me to it.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 10:13 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 10:54 am to Animal
The name Hedley Lamarr is a play on the name of the actress Hedy Lamarr (the actress). Somewhere along the line, Hedy (the actress) sued Mel Brooks and Warner Brothers for using Hedley Lamarr. The studio settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. The lawsuit is referenced in the film when Mel Brooks (as the Governor) tells Hedley Lamarr "This is 1874. You can sue HER!"
EDIT: Yeah yeah I fixed it.
EDIT: Yeah yeah I fixed it.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 11:27 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 11:03 am to TheFonz
All the posts above you, and you're still getting it wrong.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 11:07 am to BasilFawlty
Not sure why this is so hard.
That's what she said.
That's what she said.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 11:39 am to Animal
Land, land… see snatch.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:34 am to blueridgeTiger
That is cool and I did not know any of that.
I am glad to learn that there was a connection. I felt like there had to be.
I am glad to learn that there was a connection. I felt like there had to be.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 10:04 am to Animal
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I have probably seen Blazing Saddles 2 dozen times in my life, if not more.
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