In what sitcom would on first have found the character of the actor who stars alongside Gene Wilder in "Blazing Saddles?"
Cleavon Little Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He began his career in the late 1960s on the stage. In 1970, he starred in the Broadway production of "Purlie", for which he earned both a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award. His first leading television role was that of the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland on the ABC sitcom "Temperatures Rising" (1972–1974). Shortly before the program's conclusion, Little gave what has become his signature performance, portraying Sheriff Bart in the Mel Brooks comedy film "Blazing Saddles" (1974).
Don Wilbanks Don Wilbanks (born Thomas Donald Wilbanks on October 4, 1926; died July 26, 2013) was an American actor who appeared in such television series as "Rawhide", "Tate", "Twilight Zone", "Tales of Wells Fargo", "Laramie", "Bat Masterson", " The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp", "Bonanza", "Cheyenne", "Convoy", "Mayberry R.F.D.", "The Guns of Will Sonnett ", "77 Sunset Strip", "Ironside", "Mod Squad", "Lancer", "The Virginian", "Charlie's Angels" and "Lawman", among others.