Still in factory seal This edition was released on June 29, 2004, to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary since its original 1974 release. Bonus Content: The DVD is packed with extra materials, including: A "scene-specific" audio commentary by director Mel Brooks (though much of it is general recollection). Deleted and additional scenes. Documentaries like "Back in the Saddle" and an excerpt from "Intimate Portrait: Madeline Kahn". The complete 1975 television pilot episode for the proposed spin-off series, Black Bart. The original theatrical trailer.