The guy that I worked on 'Thriller ' was a genius and he was 20 years old, but it was like working with a gifted 10-year-old. The guy who I worked on with 'Black Or White' was crazy. Michael had gone mad.

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His next film Spies Like Us (starring co-writer Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase) was an homage to the Road to. B. After an extended jury trial Landis represented by criminal defense attorney Harland Braun and other crew members were acquitted of the charges.

John is known for his comedy films his horror films and his music videos with Michael Jackson.