Also in 1967, Pollard played the lead role in Derek May's short drama, "Niagara Falls". Later that year, he was once again singled out for praise in Carl Reiner's autobiographical comedy "Enter Laughing"; noted film critic Roger Ebert wrote:Michael J. Pollard, an unknown before his fascinating entry in "Bonnie and Clyde," brings his squint and grin to the part of Marvin, our hero's buddy, and steals every scene. There is something about Pollard that is absolutely original and seems to strike audiences as irresistibly funny and deserving of affection. If he works at it and gets a break or two, there will be no stopping him. Really. All he needs is visibility, and people will become addicted.