Sigh, Wrong movie character. Think earlier, much earlier and western themed. James Garner's character. THAT Maverick. I had thought about Paladin too but I think that one was taken several years ago.
Was me, I bumped a power cord. HiTEch
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The actor chosen to play that part was really an alcoholic. He was uncomfortable in the part. Mel Brooks asked Gene to play the part. Gene said yes on one condition. He said that Mel had to direct this other project he was looking at. Mel agreed and that project was Young Frankenstein.