Did Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason get along?

In his autobiography Pryor Convictions, Pryor wrote that he and Gleason got along like “kindred souls”. He stated the stories Gleason told between setups were funnier than the film itself.

Who is the little boy in the movie the toy?

Scott Schwartz
Scott Schwartz (born May 12, 1968) is an American child actor best known for his roles in The Toy, A Christmas Story and Kidco.

When did the movie The Toy come out with Richard Pryor?

December 10, 1982
The Toy/Initial release

Where was the movie The toy set?

It was originally to be set in New York City, with location shooting there, and interiors to be shot on soundstages in Los Angeles. To save money, the setting was changed from New York City to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Who is Master Eric Bates in the toy?

He is fired from that gig by Bates, but “Master” Eric Bates, the spoiled son of the boss, sees Jack while looking through Bates’ department store. Amused at seeing Jack goof around in the store’s toy section, Eric informs his father’s long-suffering right-hand man, Sydney Morehouse, that what he wants is Jack himself.

Who is the black janitor in the toy?

On one of his bratty son Eric’s annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics.

Who are the actors in the movie The toy?

The Toy is a 1982 American comedy film directed by Richard Donner, and starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason, with Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel, and Virginia Capers in supporting roles.

What was the plot of the movie The toy?

Plot revolves around a toy–I would never guess. Considering it is directed by Richard Donner, the man behind “Lethal Weapon,” this film is one major disappointment. Rated PG but should be R, for both language, sexuality and nudity (including prolongued shots of a portrait a man has had taken of his wife–fully nude).