HIGH ANXIETY might be Mel Brooks's most under-appreciated movie, and there's a great making of story in which after Brooks finished the film, a spoof on Alfred Hitchcock movies, he actually invited Hitchcock to review the film and give it his blessing. 20th Century Fox sets up the screening, Brooks and Hitchcock are now watching the movie together. The first joke happens, Hitchcock doesn't laugh. The next joke, same thing. Brooks is sweating because Hitchcock isn't laughing at *any* of the jokes or parodies. Finally the movie ends, Brooks is ready to receive any type of critique, but all Hitchcock does is stand up and walk out, not saying a word. Brooks is left feeling like not only is his new comedy garbage, but the director he's spoofing absolutely hates it. Crushed, days later, Brooks walks into his office on the lot and sees a gift basket on his desk. Inside is a card that simply says, "Splendid. - Hitchcock"