The public most often associates Richard Pryor with his stand-up comedy acts and acting performances with fellow comedic actor Gene Wilder. But fans may not realize his comedic genius includes ...
Paul Mooney reflects on the mechanics of stand-up and his role as Richard Pryor's best friend. On April 6, 2007, Paul Mooney reflected on the mechanics of stand-up comedy and his unique role as best ...
Comedy fans who grew up on blurry VHS copies of the stand-up classic will be awed by a new release that showcases the nuances of Pryor's delivery as well as Wexler's dynamic camerawork. The problem is ...
There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month. The New Yorker will reach ...
Stand-up legend Richard Pryor will always be considered a 1-of-1 talent in the world of comedy. As brilliant as he was blunt, his immortal jokes live on in an archive of comedy albums throughout his ...
The LPs, reissued by Rhino, span 1974 to 1983 and include some of the late comic's most iconic routines. By Seth Abramovitch Senior Writer “This is a perfect time for Richard Pryor,” says Jennifer Lee ...