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).
Jerry Winsett Jerry Winsett (born July 19, 1950) is an actor, writer and singer who has appeared in numerous television shows including "Coach", "Mr. Belvedere", "It’s Garry Shandling's Show" and "Newhart" as well as such films as "The Chosen", "One Crazy Summer", "Ragtime" and Woody Allen’s "Radio Days". He starred in the nightclub act Schoch and Jerry in New York City with Tim Schoch, which was rated "Tops in Town" by "Show Business" magazine.