Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
First aired on May 2, 1986
70%
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Richard Pryor | Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Debbie Allen | Michelle
Art Evans | Arturo
Fay Hauser | Grace
Barbara Williams | Dawn
Carmen McRae | Grandmother
Featured Crew
Richard Pryor | Screenplay
Richard Pryor | Director
Paul Mooney | Screenplay
Rocco Urbisci | Screenplay
John G. Wilson | Associate Producer
Larry L. Fuentes | Special Effects
