Pryor shifts to Color Man delaying Parker biopic
Richard Pryor signs to star in Universal Color Man next June and will delay his planned Charlie Parker drama with Joel Oliansky. Oliansky reports Pryor anxious to stretch himself, while Pryor also films a Rastar concert movie and The Toy for February start. Earlier projects and cast shifts ripple through Hollywood headlines as Tina Turner wins Mick Jagger’s backing and NBC cancels Sinatra on Tonight Show.
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20/20 pushes ahead with new staff and formats in ABC lineup
The article traces 20/20 history from its January special to current changes at ABC. Barbara Walters joins the show, John Stossel arrives as consumer correspondent, and Marion Goldin moves from 60 Minutes to senior producer. Westin aims for a flexible, viewer engaged hour with multiple segments and new features like Video Briefing and Moment of Crisis.
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