In what sitcom would on first have found the character of the actor who stars alongside Gene Wilder in "Blazing Saddles?"
Blazing Saddles Blazing Saddles is a 1974 American satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, the film was written by Brooks, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, and Al Uger, and was based on Bergman's story and draft. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, was nominated for three Academy Awards, and is ranked No. 6 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Laughs" list.
Skip Young (actor) Skip Young (born Ronald Plumstead, March 14, 1930 - March 17, 1993) was an American actor best known for his decade-long role as Wally Plumstead in the ABC sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet". When chosen to join Ozzie Nelson's television series, Young suggested that the last name of his character be "Plumstead".