You know him as Lyle in "Blazing Saddles" but he's actor Burton Gilliam. Born August 9, 1938, before being discovered, Burton was a Texas fireman for 14 years. How did he make the transition from fighting fires to eating beans around a campfire? Find out from Burton as he recalls his breakthrough role and negotiating a salary with Mel Brooks.

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