Black Bart
Originally released in 1975. Black Bart is a western/comedy film. directed by Robert Butler. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Landesberg, and Millie Slavin
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Bart about?
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 ...
Who directed Black Bart?
Black Bart was directed by Robert Butler.
How long is Black Bart?
Black Bart has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Black Bart released?
Black Bart was released on January 1, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Bart?
The main cast of Black Bart includes Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Landesberg, Millie Slavin, Noble Willingham, Ruben Moreno.