Western spoof concerning the adventures of a black Sheriff and his fast-drawing sidekick fighting corruption and bigotry in the old west. Based on Blazing Saddles (1974).
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Cast
| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Black Bart
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Millie Slavin | ... |
Belle Buzzer
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| Noble Willingham | ... |
Fern Malaga
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| Steve Landesberg | ... |
Reb Jordan
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Ruben Moreno | ... |
Moonwolf
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Theodore Lehmann | ... |
Mr. Swenson
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| Gerrit Graham | ... |
Curley Malaga
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| Brooke Adams | ... |
Jennifer
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Rand Bridges | ... |
Porter
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Jock Livingston | ... |
O'Brien
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Tamar Cooper | ... |
Mrs. Swenson
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Poindexter Yothers | ... |
Hughie
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Jimmie Booth | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Stephen Burnette | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Ted Christy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Vic Christy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Rudy Doucette | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Jaye Durkus | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Chester Hayes | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Tex Lambert | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Rod McGaughy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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John Quijada | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Butler | ||
Written by
| Michael Elias | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Frank Shaw | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Michael Elias | ... | (written by) & |
| Frank Shaw | ... | (written by) |
| Andrew Bergman | ... | (creator) (creator) |
Produced by
| Robert Butler | ... | producer |
| Michael Elias | ... | producer |
| Frank Shaw | ... | producer |
| Mark Tuttle | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Tom Scott | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael D. Margulies | ... | director of photography (as Michael Margulies) |
Editing by
| Neil Travis | ||
Art Direction by
| Archie J. Bacon | ... | (as Arch Bacon) |
Set Decoration by
| John Lamphear | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean Austin | ... | hair stylist |
| John Inzerella | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| William A. Porter | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William A. Porter | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Gene Garvin | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Bob Bralver | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1975) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Trio Network (2003) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (Blu-ray)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Western spoof concerning the adventures of a black Sheriff and his fast-drawing sidekick fighting corruption and bigotry in the old west. Based on Blazing Saddles (1974). Many more episodes were filmed after this pilot but never aired because while the studio was contractually obligated to make them in order to keep the rights to Blazing Saddles, due to a contractual loophole they never had to actually show them. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Originally, the pilot teleplay was titled "Superdude" when it was written by Michael Elias and Frank Shaw. Additionally, the main role (which ended up being Black Bart) was called Johnny Digs, and three actors were in mind for the role: Louis Gossett Jr. (who got the part), Richard Pryor, and Cleavon Little. For the role of Belle, Sally Kellerman, Tammy Grimes, and Amanda Blake were considered. Finally, Bert Remsen, Lou Frizzell, and Sorrell Booke were considered for the part of Mayor Malaga. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 10 Things You Didn't Know About Blazing Saddles (2020). See more » |
| Quotes |
Belle Buzzer:
I'll let you know later, Schweinhund. Fern Malaga: Oh, Belle, you're so sexy when you talk French. See more » |