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).
Tom Wilson (actor) Tom Wilson (August 27, 1880 – February 19, 1965) was an American film actor. He appeared in 254 films between 1915 and 1963. He was born in Helena, Montana, and died in Los Angeles, California. Wilson had notable supporting roles in the Silent era, like "The Kindly Officer" in D. W. Griffith's epic "Intolerance" (1916), the angry policeman in Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid" (1921) and a boxing coach in Buster Keaton's comedy "Battling Butler" (1926). After the rise of sound film, he was reduced to small roles for the rest of his long film career.