Wilbur Post is a fictional character from the television series Mr. Ed, which aired from 1961 to 1966. He is portrayed as a kind-hearted and somewhat bumbling architect who has a unique friendship with a talking horse named Mr. Ed. Wilbur often finds himself in humorous situations due to his interactions with Mr. Ed, who can only speak to him. The character of Wilbur Post is played by actor Alan Young. Throughout the series, Wilbur's life is complicated by the fact that no one else can hear Mr. Ed speak, leading to comedic misunderstandings and challenges in his personal and professional life.