And now, Den of Geek.

Hence our final question… No, not at all.

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How do you look back on films like that now?

Did you have any idea how revered theyd become?

They did a remake?

I had no idea!

Was I in it?

Was I really, really good?Is it true that you auditioned for Ben Hur?

Was there anything else you tried for, and/or turned down?

Actually, in those days I auditioned for everything MGM made while I was under contract.

Not for the roles Elizabeth Taylor eventually got, of course.

Do you have a preference for one or the other?

Well, to be honest, I really enjoy comedy much more.

I was always trying for laughs between takes.

Thats got to be a good feeling?Surely or would you rather be called Simon?

Ive never been more delighted with the roles I play and the offers I get.

Its been a great feeling.

How did you feel whenPolice Squadcame to an end after six episodes?

Would you have been happy to leave Frank Drebin there?

And did you ever expect to get an Emmy nomination for the role?

Certainly I missedPolice Squadwhen it was cancelled.

Though my sister and my brothers told me it was really swell.

And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, maybe.

Is there a chance well ever see more adventures of Frank Drebin?

There has been some talk from time to time, but theres no immediate plan.

Was there always an element of frustrated comedian in you, looking for the right role?

No, to be honest, I never ever thought Id ever do comedy.

I never ever thought I could be funny anywhere but off-camera.

No, that was one of the roles Elizabeth Taylor got.

Wait a minute…Top Secret?

After all, top secret…How much of an influence do you have behind the camera?

Youve hinted in interviews before that youd like to have done some directing?

Ive produced, but as for directing, thats a dream thatll have to go unfulfilled.

Scorsese has De Niro.

Burton has Johnny Depp.

David Zucker has Leslie Nielsen.

The two of you obviously are a good fit?

Certainly a better fit than those pants.

Can you tell us a bit about Superhero?

Its a spoof on all theSpiderman,Batmanand other comic hero movies.

David Zuckers involved, so you know itll be hilarious.And youre back forScary Movie 5?

If you could recommend three films to our readers, what would they be?

My last two films and my next one.

Hey, I never said I was Roger Ebert.

And finally, will you come to our house for Christmas?

Hmmm…Ill have to get back to you.