Louis Gossett Jr.
Black Bart
Movie
Black Bart
197524m3.8 TMDB
WesternComedy
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).
Directed by Robert Butler
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On screen
Cast
Steve Landesberg
Reb Jordan
Millie Slavin
Belle Buzzer
Noble Willingham
Fern Malaga
Ruben Moreno
Moonwolf
Theodore Lehmann
Mr. Swenson
Gerrit Graham
Curley
Brooke Adams
Jennifer
Tamar Cooper
Mrs. Swenson
Rand Bridges
Porter
Poindexter Yothers
Hughie
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