 He entered the film industry as an assistant director and screenwriter, specializing in adventure and comedy films.Pazzaglia made his directional debut with "L'onorata società", starring the comedy duo Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia, whom he also directed in "Farfallon".After some years of hiatus, Pazzaglia got a personal success thanks to his participation to the Renzo Arbore's variety show "Quelli della notte".