Black Bart

Story

Synopsis

A television series titled Black Bart was produced for CBS based on Andrew Bergman's original story for Blazing Saddles (Black Bart was the movie's original title). It featured Lou Gossett, Jr. as Bart and Steve Landesberg as his drunkard sidekick, a former Confederate officer named "Reb Jordan". The Humour was much more toned down than it's feature film predecessor Other cast members included Millie Slavin and Noble Willingham. Bergman is listed as the sole creator. CBS aired the pilot once on April 4, 1975 as a CBS Special Presentation. The pilot featured guest appearances by Gerrit Graham and Brooke Adams and was written by Michael Elias and Rich Eustis. Elias and Eutis later created and executive produced the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986-1991).

Director

Robert Butler

Writers

Frank Shaw, Michael Elias

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 January 1975

Ensemble

Cast

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  Louis Gossett Jr.

  Black Bart

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  Steve Landesberg

  Reb Jordan

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  Millie Slavin

  Belle Buzzer

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  Noble Willingham

  Fern Malaga

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  Ruben Moreno

  Moonwolf

• Theodore Lehmann

  Mr. Swenson

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  Gerrit Graham

  Curley

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  Brooke Adams

  Jennifer

• Tamar Cooper

  Mrs. Swenson

• Rand Bridges

  Porter

• Poindexter Yothers

  Hughie