The Richard Pryor Show
Overview
The Richard Pryor Show, a groundbreaking comedy variety series, debuted on NBC on September 13, 1977, at 8 p.m., competing with the beloved Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. Created by Rocco Urbisci under Burt Sugarman Productions, it emerged from a widely acclaimed special featuring Pryor earlier that year. The show showcased Pryor's unique humor and social commentary, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Despite its innovative approach and influence, TV Guide later recognized it as one of the 60 shows "Cancelled Too Soon" in their 2013 retrospective.
Episodes
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1
(Episode 1)
Featured Guests: --Paula Kelly (singer-dancer) --The O'Jays perform "Work on Me." Sketches: --"Galactic Lounge" - Mudbone (Pryor) takes on the rol...
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2
(Episode 2)
Richard Pryor embodies a diverse array of roles, including a fierce Black samurai, a determined prosecutor from Mississippi, and an unusual pet owner...
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3
(Episode 3)
In this episode, Richard Pryor portrays a diner who creatively uses his culinary skills to spark romance. We also meet a caveman who stumbles upon th...
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4
(Episode 4)
In this episode, Richard Pryor embodies a unique mix of characters, from a Chinese chef and a tipsy wino to a ranch owner named El Neggro, a Titanic ...
