LIVE ACTION: Pryor & Candy in “Brewster’s Millions” - Coolest Classic!

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LIVE ACTION: Pryor & Candy in “Brewster’s Millions” - Coolest Classic!

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Published on Nov 13, 2025, 4:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:14:33

Episode Description

Richard Pryor and John Candy light up the screen in the 1985 comedy classic “Brewster’s Millions,” where Pryor’s minor-league pitcher must blow through $30 million in 30 days without owning anything to inherit $300 million. Directed with manic energy by Walter Hill, this coolest of ‘80s comedies delivers nonstop laughs, outrageous spending sprees, and the unbeatable chemistry of two legends turning a simple premise into a timeless riot of hilarity and heart.

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