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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and actor. He is currently listed at Number 1 on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians.
Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: Jerry Seinfeld called Pryor "The Picasso of our profession" and Bob Newhart heralded Pryor as "the seminal comedian of the last 50 years". This legacy can be attributed, in part, to the unusual degree of intimacy Pryor brought to bear on his comedy. As Bill Cosby reportedly once said, "Richard Pryor drew the line between comedy and tragedy as thin as one could possibly paint it."
Pryor's body of work includes the concert movies and recordings: Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' (1971), That Nigger's Crazy (1974), ...Is It Something I Said? (1975), Bicentennial Nigger (1976), Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979), Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982), and Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983). He also starred in numerous films as an actor, such as Superman III (1983), but was usually in comedies such as Silver Streak (1976), and occasionally in dramatic roles, such as Paul Schrader's film Blue Collar (1978). He collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder. Another frequent collaborator was actor/comedian/writer Paul Mooney.
Actors: Ronald Guttman (actor), Spencer Garrett (actor), Mike Epps (actor), Michael G. Kehoe (miscellaneous crew), Zoe Saldana (actress), Mary Pat Gleason (actress), Marianne Muellerleile (actress), David Oyelowo (actor), Jon Sperry (miscellaneous crew), Kathy McHugh (miscellaneous crew), Lauren Lloyd (producer), Barnaby Thompson (producer), Ella Joyce (actress), Tony Nawrocki (miscellaneous crew), Zack Zublena (actor),
Genres: Drama, Music,Actors: April Telek (actress), Roger Bellon (composer), Stanley M. Brooks (producer), Jerry Wasserman (actor), Daniel Roebuck (actor), Venus Terzo (actress), Sam Vincent (actor), Adrian Hough (actor), Ryan Robbins (actor), David Richmond-Peck (actor), Peter Bryant (actor), Tyler Labine (actor), David Lewis (actor), Bridget Durnford (editor), Matt Dorff (producer),
Plot: It's 1970's Hollywood and a future movie star was on the horizon and looking for his big break. His name is Robin Williams and he's an up and coming comic on the Los Angeles comedy circuit. While on the other end of town, producer Garry Marshall and partner Harvey Severson have developed a new show called Mork & Mindy, that's a spinoff to their previous hit show "Happy Days". It's in their meeting with Williams that they have found the ideal actor to play Mork. But as the show slowly turns into a hit, the story of what happened behind the camera unfolds as a young comic is suddenly handed everything he ever wanted very quickly, which affected his personal life as well as those in it. Set against the backdrop of Mork & Mindy, this is a story about a show's rise to number one, it's struggles on the production, and the rising star of Robin Williams.
Keywords: character-name-in-title, television-showActors: Richard Pryor (writer), John Witherspoon (actor), George Lopez (actor), Richard Pryor (producer), Dee Jay Jackson (actor), Mo'Nique (actress), Debbie Reynolds (actress), Eddie Griffin (actor), Vanessa Bell Calloway (actress), Jonathan Silverman (actor), Clifton Powell (actor), Bob Saget (actor), Terence Kelly (actor), Andrew Simpson (miscellaneous crew), Dan Payne (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Drama,Actors: Gerry Hambling (editor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (actor), Lenny Henry (writer), Andy Harries (director), Andy Harries (producer), Kim Fuller (writer),
Plot: It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him been driven to the concert by Robbie Coltrane as the sort of taxi driver you don't want to get a lift from. Once inside he meets three of his comic heroes - Steve Martin, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy (all played by Lenny) and then it's on with the stage show. He mixes stand up with appearances from some of his best known characters and there are a few amusing songs along the way.
Keywords: stand-up-comedyActors: John Hart (actor), Louis Hayward (actor), Edgar Bergen (actor), Lou Antonio (actor), Larry Hankin (actor), Michael Ansara (actor), Dick Clark (actor), Xavier Cugat (actor), Andy Devine (actor), Busby Berkeley (actor), Fritz Feld (actor), James Brown (actor), Leo Gorcey (actor), Huntz Hall (actor), George Jessel (actor),
Plot: An athlete, a campus militant, a black model, and an American Indian are picked by a computer (shaped like a woman) to form a rock group called the Phynx and go on tour in Albania where American show biz people have been kidnapped by Communists. Some of the stars that the phony band rescues: Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan (the most famous movie Tarzan and Jane), Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall (the Bowery Boys), Ed Sullivan, James Brown, Colonel Sanders, Guy Lombardo, Andy Devine, Ruby Keeler, Edgar Bergen, Butterfly McQueen, Jay Silverheels (Tonto), Rudy Vallee, Xavier Cugat, Trini Lopez, Dick Clark, Richard Pryor, Harold "Oddjob" Sakata, George Jessel, and Rhona Barrett. Warner Bros. Studios thought it was so bad that they decided at the last minute not to release it!
Keywords: albania, castle, communist, computer, copenhagen-denmark, espionage, kidnapping, london-england, orgy, recordingFormat Sketch comedy, variety Created by Richard Pryor Country of origin United States Cast Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Backstage: A religious woman (LaWanda Page) tells Pryor that he should have a preacher as a guest on his Special - Pryor in a sketch as the greedy TV Preacher, Reverend James L. White.
Richard Pryor as the First Black President! A great video sketch from the Richard Pryor Show back in the 70s.
Format Sketch comedy, variety Created by Richard Pryor Country of origin United States Cast Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Come check out more at www.theBlackUniversity.com Richard Pryor at it again always trying to insert some knowledge into his art craft.
Bar sketch, with Pryor as an alcoholic named 'Willie', and featuring John Belushi as the bartender. Willie arrives at home, where his wife (Maya Angelou) expresses her feelings on her husband's behavior, as he's passed out on the sofa.
Format Sketch comedy, variety Created by Richard Pryor Country of origin United States Cast Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Welcome home Mason Pryor "Red Carpet Event" 2014.
www.EddieGriffin.com | Eddie Griffin is a popular American actor & comedian who is listed as one of Comedy Central's Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics of All Time. Eddie Griffin performs regularly at the Rio Las Vegas & his stand-up comedy show is currently touring the USA. Comedy influences include Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Lenny Bruce, Red Foxx, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock & others. Watch other funny YouTube clips of Eddie's humor on www.EddieGriffin.com
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www.EddieGriffin.com | Eddie Griffin is a popular American actor & comedian who is listed as one of Comedy Central's Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics of All Time. Eddie Griffin performs regularly at the Rio Las Vegas & his stand-up comedy show is currently touring the USA. Comedy influences include Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Lenny Bruce, Red Foxx, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock & others. Watch other funny YouTube clips of Eddie's humor on www.EddieGriffin.com
Backstage: A religious woman (LaWanda Page) tells Pryor that he should have a preacher as a guest on his Special - Pryor in a sketch as the greedy TV Preacher, Reverend James L. White.
Richard Pryor's son Mason shares thoughts about Nick Cannon possibly playing the role of the legendary comedian in upcoming biopic. "Dish Nation" is a daily half-hour entertainment news program featuring the leading drive-time personalities from across the nation. Giving you the dish like no one else can! Find out Where to Watch http://dishnation.com/wheretowatch.php Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DishNation Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DishNation
Richard Pryor's son Mason shares thoughts about Nick Cannon possibly playing the role of the legendary comedian in upcoming biopic. "Dish Nation" is a daily half-hour entertainment news program featuring the leading drive-time personalities from across the nation. Giving you the dish like no one else can! Find out Where to Watch http://dishnation.com/wheretowatch.php Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DishNation Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DishNation
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RICHARD PRYOR ALL COKED-UP AND OUT OF CONTROL. In 1980, while filming "Stir Crazy" on location in Arizona, Richard Pryor agreed to sit for an interview with a Mormon high school public access cable television show. The interview took place at 7am, before shooting began for the day. After completing the entire one hour long interview, it was discovered that one of the high school student crew members messed up the audio portion of the recording, leaving the complete program in total silence. After lots of begging, Pryor agreed to re-do the interview provided it took place after his lunch break, which came about 3pm. By the time Richard was eventually available to again sit for the interview, he was pretty wasted from his usual boozing and coking it up on the set. Needless to say, his...
Comedy genius Richard Pryor made his first late night talk show appearance in several years on "The Arsenio Hall Show," Thursday, Oct. 29, 1992. Arsenio Hall interviewed the legendary Richard Pryor during his diagnosed days with Multiple Sclerosis.
A revealing interview with one of the world's finest comedians.
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Richard Pryor makes his only appearance on Late Night, promoting his film "Critical Condition" (clip edited out due to copyright caution).
Comedian-writer Paul Mooney talks about working with Richard Pryor and the reason he uses race in his stand-up routines.
Marlon Wayans Audition Tape For Richard Pryor Biopic! Every comedian is fighting for the role of a lifetime. Reports say "Mike Epps" may have the part. How did funny man Marlon Wayans do with such a dramatic acting scene/movie, you may be surprised.
One of the funniest RIchard Pryor movie scenes. In this scene, from the movie Stir Crazy, Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder are both sentenced to 125 years in prison. The reactions are classic, hilarious, and genuine.
Richard Pryor Jr. has done a 180 and now feels Nick Cannon is the second most qualified guy to play his dad in an upcoming biopic ... second to him. SUBSCRIBE: http://po.st/TMZSubscribe About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news. Regularly referenced by the media, TMZ is one of the most cited entertainment news sources in the world. Subscribe to TMZ on YouTube for breaking celebrity news/ gossip and insight from the newsroom staff (TMZ Chatter & TMZ News), the best clips from TMZ on TV, Raw & Uncut TMZ paparazzi video (from TMZ.com) and the latest video from TMZ Sports and TMZ Live! Keeping Up with Our YouTube Exclusive Content: TMZ Chatter: TMZ newsroom staff...
Buyer beware! Be sure to agree to each detail when buying a house! Wisdom from the film, “Moving” (1988) starring Richard Pryor. One of the funniest scenes ever!! “We’re taking it with us!” Enjoy :)
Lee Daniels, who directed such films as PRECIOUS and THE BUTLER is currently working on a Richard Prior biopic titled PRYOR. Daniels recently took to his social media streams to reveal that they have cast Eddie Murphy to play Pryor’s father, Leroy Pryor, in the film. Mike Epps will be playing Richard Pryor, and Kate Hudson will be playing Richard’s wife, Jennifer Pryor. Buy or sell Eddie Murphy playing Leroy Pryor? Buy movie tickets, get theatre and showtime information now: http://www.amctheatres.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amctheatres FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amctheatres Stay up-to-date on all the movie news: http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-news Subscribe to the Audio Podcast Feed on your favorite Podcast App: http://amcmovietalk.libsyn.com/...
Mike Epps Is "Scared" To Play Richard Pryor In Lee Daniels' Biopic | Mike Epps | Larry King Now Ora TV SUBSCRIBE to Larry King's YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/131HuYM Actor and comedian Mike Epps tells Larry King that he is honored, ecstatic and scared to play the role of legendary comedian Richard Pryor - someone who Epps says inspired him to take up comedy. The film will co-star Oprah Winfrey. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/OraTV &http;://www.facebook.com/LarryKing TWITTER: http://twitter.com/OraTV Use #LarryKingNow to make comments & ask us questions on Twitter! Watch the Full Interview Here: http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow
Another funny video www.abcdefghi.co.uk (Eddie-Murphy---SNL--Buckwheat) Stir Crazy - Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor 1980 The Best Part, Really Funny!!! MUST SEE!!!!
sorry guys for some strange reason the audio is slightly out of sinc to the video but an awesome joke still.
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Here in full is "Wanted:Richard Pryor in Concert" from Richard Pryor this was transferred from my vinyl sorry for any skips that may occur during playback. I Do Not own the rights to any of the comedy routine or the album as a whole, it is up here for entertainment purposes.
The great Richard Pryor`s take on Leon Spinks and Cocaine...enjoy!
Early in his career he was light hearted and clean like Bill Cosby (his idol). I believe this was his first performance he did where he converted to start telling a really different (adult themed) kind of comedy. I have always found bits and pieces but have never seen the entire thing. Now that I found it I wanted to share with you. NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED, THIS IS HARD TO FIND AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN IT FOR SALE. ANYONE WHO HAS RIGHTS TO THIS CONTACT ME IF THERE IS A PROBLEM THROUGH YOUTUBE.
Richard Pryor Roast 1977 featuring: Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Vic Dunlop Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Full comedy album from Mr. Richard Pryor recorded in 1975, LIVE at the "Latin Casino" in N.J. 1. Eulogy 0:29 2. Shortage of white people 3:50 3. New Ni@@#*$ 5:13 4. Cocaine 9:13 5. Just Us 13:23 6. Mudbone - Intro 17:13 7. Mudbone - Little Feet 22:58 8. When your woman leaves 34:46 9. The Goodnight Kiss 41:15 10. Woman are beautiful 43:04 11. Our Text for Today 43:57
Stand up comedian Richard Pryor talking about the African Jungle and it's dangers. He also mentions zoos are safe. Tarzan wouldn't last a week in Africa!
Here in full is "Wanted:Richard Pryor in Concert" from Richard Pryor this was transferred from my vinyl sorry for any skips that may occur during playback. I Do Not own the rights to any of the comedy routine or the album as a whole, it is up here for entertainment purposes.
Early in his career he was light hearted and clean like Bill Cosby (his idol). I believe this was his first performance he did where he converted to start telling a really different (adult themed) kind of comedy. I have always found bits and pieces but have never seen the entire thing. Now that I found it I wanted to share with you. NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED, THIS IS HARD TO FIND AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN IT FOR SALE. ANYONE WHO HAS RIGHTS TO THIS CONTACT ME IF THERE IS A PROBLEM THROUGH YOUTUBE.
Full comedy album from Mr. Richard Pryor recorded in 1975, LIVE at the "Latin Casino" in N.J. 1. Eulogy 0:29 2. Shortage of white people 3:50 3. New Ni@@#*$ 5:13 4. Cocaine 9:13 5. Just Us 13:23 6. Mudbone - Intro 17:13 7. Mudbone - Little Feet 22:58 8. When your woman leaves 34:46 9. The Goodnight Kiss 41:15 10. Woman are beautiful 43:04 11. Our Text for Today 43:57
Richard Pryor Roast 1977 featuring: Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Vic Dunlop Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Tracks 01 I Hope I'm Funny 02 Ni**er With A Seizure 03 Have Your Ass Home By 04 Black & White Life Styles 05 Exorcist 06 Wino Dealing With Dracula 07 Flying Saucers 08 The Back Down 09 Black Man / White Woman 10 Ni**ers Vs' The Police 11 Wino & Junkie
Format Sketch comedy, variety Created by Richard Pryor Country of origin United States Cast Richard Pryor Robin Williams Paul Mooney Tim Reid John Witherspoon Sandra Bernhard Edie McClurg Marsha Warfield
Se Lenny Bruce é considerado um dos maiores comediantes stand up da história por quebrar barreiras ao falar sobre assuntos controversos numa época em que ninguém mais falava, Richard Pryor pegou essas barreiras e mandou todas elas chuparem o seu pau. Este documentário apresenta a vida do comediante americano Richard Pryor (1940-2005), reconhecido como um dos comediantes mais influentes do final do século XX. Participação de familiares e personalidades como Whoopi Goldberg e Quincy Jones.