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Working with Richard Pryor: Director Michael Schultz shares his experiences directing the comedian

Oct 6, 2026 · 0:03:41

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Michael Schultz details his collaboration with Richard Pryor.
They worked together on films like Car Wash and Greased Lightning.
Schultz recounts their initial meeting and developing relationship.

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Michael Schultz

Ph.D. Stanford University 2002 · 3 podcast appearances

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Richard Pryor

3 podcast appearances

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