Friendly, who produced "Big Mama's House, " "Doctor Dolittle, " and "Courage Under Fire, " also believes Americans will be clamoring for more comedy and feel-good films.

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After being caught red-handed with a transvestite prostitute in 1997, he managed to come back big with box office hits Doctor Dolittle, Norbit and Dreamgirls, among others.

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There was a time when the comedian was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, and for good reason: Movies like Dr. Dolittle and Norbit were huge hits.

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Doubtfire, " "Doctor Dolittle, " "Last of the Mohicans, " and "Office Space, " as well as classics like "The Longest Day, " "All About Eve, " "9 to 5, " and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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India Today magazine calls him Dr Dolittle.

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