Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor- Unedited Interview 1989 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]

[@emmabennett7699]

They're both so soft spoken. This kind of softness is like a breath of fresh air.

[@giovanna8187]

It's very unusual today.Wish there were more of it!

[@plejady]

emma your comment is so soft..this kind of softnes is like a brath of freash air

[@michaelleon7643]

Vary true..it's nice watching and listening to them both..almost poetic.

[@kateclemons5921]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7Nk5mXep6Yn9E

[@YRNKev999]

Richard Pryor might be the most opposite of soft spoken ever … but I’m this interview specifically he is softer spoken then ever before filmed lol

[@jayjaytee9944]

What a wonderful duo....loved all 4 films they did together R.I.P Richard and Gene

[@BERTMAN99]

Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Hear no evil see no evil, and ??

[@Stefan-]

Yeah those films are all great and ive seen them a number of times, Gene and Richard were just fantastic together.

[@josephhickman7244]

Richard also co wrote Blazing Saddles and Gene played the Waco kid perfectly!!!

[@thomastaylor1217]

People don't understand what grounds these two comic geniuses set! Hear no Evil See No Evil was funny Affff

[@josephhickman7244]

Thomas Taylor I was born hard of hearing, now 53 and I'm I'm stuck between fully deaf and shunned by th Deaf and hearing worlds I didn'ome moments of see no I have an hogh evil hear now evil it was sort of condescending

[@danielespinosa244]

This is the most professional interview I have ever heard in my life. I enjoyed each question and the way Richard and Gene were so respectful to one another when they answered. A pair of true legendary gentlemen.

[@bradmagic1]

The third person is perhaps the greatest interviewer ever, Canada's Brian Linehan.

[@melissamyers9482]

@Guy N. Cognito His gum chewing may have had something to do with his MS. He was a few years into the early phase.

[@dergrizzlyreaper]

And Richard is high as fuck on crack cocaine

[@alexjones7043]

These guys were genuine artists. Very sincere, very open.

[@mmscuf]

So true!!!

[@allenrwhite]

The chemistry between these guys was off the charts. Great interview.

[@johngalvin3124]

Excellent interview thanks

[@taelovesyoutaelovesyou3591]

R.I.P. Richard an Gene! We love you. We miss you.

[@hollybrown8469]

Shonta Preston AMEN I been on a Richard and Gene kick for a while

[@lyndseychadwick7503]

❤

[@SPEIGHTS78]

Now THIS is how you conduct an interview with two legendary artists of entertainment. Very warm, relaxing, Dignity, funny and very respectful to all. R.I.P Pryor/Wielder

[@commanderscroob]

I love how Richard completes Gene's thought about Laurel and Hardy! Those guys were in tune with each other on a whole different level.

[@nikolasdenicola2005]

The amount of respect between these two, the amount of love they have for each other in terms of their craft, it’s just phenomenal to see

[@clearfield2009]

yes, they are married here - married souls. They don't need to impress each other, they are each other.

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

They hated eachother

[@jgyrwa]

Indeed it is.

[@DMVBLACK]

They weren’t close at all

[@peter-jamesmmbago8721]

@@AboveEmAllProduction Gene indeed found Richard difficult and his drug trobules affected things, but sometimes the ones who pee us off the most, bring out the best in us...

[@jgyrwa]

Wow, it’s 2023 and I’ve never seen this interview before. The way Wilder speaks on his personal distance relationship versus professional with Pryor is epic. The level of respect, and high esteem he held his working relationship with Pryor, he protected it at all cost. Two All Time Greats! Man I loved Gene Wilder when I was a kid, gave me laughter under bad circumstances.

[@KevinJones-bd9ub]

Ultimate respect

[@UrbanOutlawsSk8Co]

The greatest natural comedy duo ever. They just clicked on a level most can't understand and it showed in their movies together.

[@ghanasoul]

Most people, like myself, thought Pryor and Wilder were buddies. U really wanted to believe it. However, they never socialized offscreen. They were just two different men with different lives who's chemistry exploded on screen when they worked 2gether. They also had a high respect 4 each other. Which is more important than hangin out. Their films together are now considered comedy classics. Thanks 4 the laughs guys RIP.

[@arthurbishop3173]

NEVER get tired of 'Silver Streak'....SO f'in funny.

[@jamarwilliams9772]

thanks for that info, i never knew that!!!!!

[@timotot123]

Gene explained the situation perfectly as it's absolutely true that because of the magic they were experiencing in performance, it could easily be diminished if they had any sort of falling out off camera or stage. Anyway... absence makes the heart grow fonder

[@andrews4596]

Its easy to believe the onscreen is reality but offscreen needs to be seperate. There needs to be some seperation of personal and business.

[@loriraymond6789]

Wow that's pretty cool. Thx

[@johngilchrist2926]

This feels like the most professional interview that I've ever heard. The interviewer had a list of well researched and personalized questions that kept the interview moving. Richard and Gene seemed very professional and sinecere, and both seemed to genuinely enjoy the questions.

[@jgyrwa]

I think it’s Brian Hanson, from to catch a predator. Sounds like him.

[@wilrobles9824]

Two extremely sensitive and intelligent men. RIP.

[@sampson3121]

three.

[@teknotony]

Two legends

[@brianpeacock5271]

The sincerity, and respect for each other as people here is pouring out of them. Gene , I’m only speaking for myself here, I don’t know how Richard feels, Richard replies, assume that it is the same. That’s two people working as one. This I feel was the magic of their comedy. They complement each other, never trying to upstage one another. Thanks for the laughs and memories, two legends.

[@benisrael2948]

I miss both of these guys. I've seen all the movies that there were in. They both work perfect together. And both of them are such great actors. I've seen them do comedy and drama. Rest In peace to both of them.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

This is without a doubt the most professional and polite interview I've ever seen. The man was knew everything about Richard and you can tell he has a lot of respect and admiration for him. How can you not love the greatest comedian and storyteller and writer of the 20th century. I have been watching Richard Pryor since I was a kid.

[@paulrowland4371]

Gene and Richard massive to me when I was young. And when they released a film together I instantly knew I would love it. They just had such a chemistry together that even if the script was bad they would’ve still made it great.

[@messengerofgodlightstorm438]

Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder, Unequivocally, the best chemistry in Comedy❗💯

[@dunewalks5988]

Best duo I have seen since Laurel and Hardy. Epic timing.

[@kitchenaidwhiskeyjones]

I have always loved these two from my earliest days, and this interview is just beautiful. I especially love what they said about being respectful to people.with disabilities and not offending them. They were way ahead of their time.

[@nickbaxter874]

Now this is how an interview should be done.

[@Blue-moon12]

Agreed. Asking real questions, talking about their work rather than Hollyrude gossip etc.

[@bloodtimemaximusfullthrott226]

Nick Baxter the interviewer sux and was trying to provoke them both.

[@jzthompson9598]

@@bloodtimemaximusfullthrott226 I'm sure you could have done so much better.

[@Blue-moon12]

Stir Crazy will always be my best film with Pryor and Wilder. R.I.P

[@smarterthananatheist]

What a great interview. Respectful and intelligent. Wish that can come back.

[@ckrazzie]

2 of the greatest craziest actors of all time

[@everettk9627]

In TOTAL agreement!

[@Ben__P]

Just pure comedic genius!!!

[@tokinGLX]

during the covid crisis of 2020, this is exactly the wholesome humanity i needed in my life

[@manofiske3318]

"during the 'covid' HYSTERIA of 2020..." which is responsible for the "crisis" The virus, itself, not so much. OVERWHELMING majority of the deceased found with the presence of the virus in their systems had already at the time of death, outlived the average lifespan of a human on this earth by a year to 30+ years. A general mortality rate of < 0.4% and falling. Numbers of "dead" among those in lower age categories so low that if it were not for the existence of the perverted mass media arms and tyrannical politicians these health figures would not even merit a mention. for example, children stand a greater chance of dying in an accident on the ride to school than they do of "Covid-19" yet the nation shut down education for millions of children and denied their immune systems' normal exposure and development in the interests of "protecting them"

[@tokinGLX]

@@manofiske3318 just curious, does it hurt to be so stupid?

[@tokinGLX]

@Titan Rising luls i never once stated that i want or need anyone to do anything for me. stupid exists whether i or you or anyone else likes it or not. to ignore stupidity is a support of stupidity and i am not about that.

[@tokinGLX]

i never claimed to be anything i am not. but please do cry more, you seem to enjoy it.

[@rdfleay2720]

" planting seeds of One Love, one video at a time "... nice comments

[@thelolguy007]

People wanted to believe they were off screen buddies because their on screen chemistry and comedic hilarity was so amazing and so convincing. Just goes to prove how good they were. Amazing

[@kailashpatel1706]

They were not friends off it..they were not enemies either but it was just a good working relationship..

[@judypasqualone5392]

These two men were intensely good friends. They respected and cared about each other. What a great duo. And great friends don’t need to see each other often to still be great friends. Such joy they brought to their fans and they live on in their films. I could listen to Gene talk for hours. A good, kind man. Excellent interview. ❤️❤️

[@johnasbury3856]

Two comedic legends that could never be duplicated or replicated.

[@hlf_coder6272]

I went through a phase during my freshman year in college in 94-95, where I watched Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor movies almost non-stop. I remember my girlfriend at the time thought I was nuts. I probably watched each of the films they did together 50 times that year. Even today I remember most of the dialogue

[@gutreaction3030]

Same. I could quote practically the ENTIRE movie of Sliver Streak. I can watch their movies over and over and over again and still and howl w/ laughter as if I heard/saw it for the first time.

[@trawlins396]

​@@gutreaction3030I've never seen Silver Streak but I want too.

[@michaelbluth6082]

Love Gene and Richard forever. The laughs they gave me lightened my dark world.

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder two very special people who made and still to this day bring the incredible yet essential gift of laughter to us all Thankyou you two from my heart X

[@marilynwhite6785]

Love, respect, admire and miss these two geniuses 💜💔✌️🙏🌴

[@jerrydunham2042]

Each of them talented beyond belief, together, the funnyist comedy team of the modern time

[@joseantoniodelgado109]

God bless the both of them, I'm glad that I was able to have had the experience of watching these two legends up on screen together. God bless their souls.

[@vicjay1972]

Brian Linehan was a legendary Canadian interviewer and truly one the greatest of all time. He really knew how to get people to relax and be themselves. Also came to the job being exceptionally well researched.

[@jamietfranklin]

thank you, I was looking for his credit!

[@Patsy_Parisi]

What hockey team did he play for?

[@vladtepes97]

brock linehan

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

The best movies came from these two guys! I miss them both so much! Rip both of these guys! the world is a sad place without these guys!

[@Surgicaldamage]

I would give half my movie collection to have more movies with these two together smashing it like they did back then.

[@broken1394]

How many films ya got? You'd need to give a lot to fund the making of a film.

[@Surgicaldamage]

@@broken1394 That wasn't the context.

[@leonshackleford9585]

R.I.P Both Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder your always be remembered and never ever forgotten

[@evlttwin]

Gene was 56 years old here. He looked great!

[@hfsmm1hfsmm167]

Wow, he did.

[@andrews4596]

Remember we are only 1/5 thru this century, the 20th crntury had ppl born in 1930 that are now dying at 90years old. If you were born in 1860s you would be lucj to get to 1940 or rare 1960 centinual

[@loriraymond6789]

Killer hair .why is everyone bald now

[@joedavola3766]

@@loriraymond6789 Yeah I agree baldness seems to be happening more often and at a younger age. I'd love to know why...

[@hoggybhoy1967]

@@loriraymond6789 more men ... More bald men

[@goodpainlive]

Two Icons. The hospital scene with Pryor in Stir Crazy is one of the funniest bits that I have ever seen.

[@miamimo70]

I'm amazed they didn't meet for 9/10 yrs Stir Crazy is my favourite film of all time

[@arthurbishop3173]

Loved 'Stir Crazy' but gotta go with 'Silver Streak' 8)

[@chrispap4957]

amazing movie, the sentencing scene is classic...

[@theressawagner5095]

I have stir crazy on DVD. I love this movie too.

[@MrBunnymaan]

@@arthurbishop3173 both are great but hear no evil is my favorite that movie was funny from the start alot of dark humor

[@624radicalham]

Not amazing at all. A few years after Silver Streak Pryor insinuated (more than insinuated) that Gene Wilder was GAY and the he didn't like him at all. It's out there in an interview. Shit like that hurts for life when it's said as a put down.

[@user-yg3wx4mq4o]

To me they were one of the funniest, special duos ever! They complimented each other unbelievably. Being so different and having the same impact.

[@thetruth8404]

I love Richard Pryor's voice. RIP 🙏

[@tomada36]

This is awesome to see. Not only are Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder two of my favorite actors/comedians of all time, I appreciate the interviewer, especially with respect to some of the ridiculous interviews that happen now.

[@peterjansen8262]

Two unique, amazing comedians and actors. Watching them I'm feeling both a deep sense of loss and a deep gratitude for what they gave us.

[@frankzappa951]

Damn, summer of 89. I remember that well. Best days ever!!

[@mariamm663]

Damn, I don't even remember summer of 99. The year I was born

[@meanwhileinjapan2265]

@@mariamm663 Your best days are ahead.

[@mariamm663]

@@meanwhileinjapan2265 I hope so. Tho the pandemic is not helping

[@supgizmo5021]

Bet you wish you could go back..I know I do

[@frankzappa951]

@@supgizmo5021 Think about them days daily ! The beats of acid, proper hip hop/rap, soul2soul, Chicago house etc etc etc

[@user-jd9fl2zx2u]

What a fantastic interview !!!

[@perkyporkpie]

This kind of relaxing interview seems almost lost now-actually it IS lost.

[@broken1394]

Then what are we watching?

[@jamese9283]

@@broken1394 I think perky means you don't see this type of relaxing interview anymore.

[@HoosierDaddy11]

I’m not much into comedies but I loved the movies they did together

[@john-paulnagel2732]

Two Great Actors who Knew The Importance of Being Humble. R.I.P. Richard and Gene God Bless Thank You 😊

[@alswedgin9274]

Self-deprecating humour/not taking yourself so seriously on stage' is why i loved these dudes.

[@InnaVitamina777]

The world has yet to come across such a heart-touching duo. I can never explain it but watching them together in movies is truly magical ! Their personalities perfectly compliment each other. I cannot say enough praise about these two comedic geniuses!!

[@Maria-du4lk]

Brian Linehan was an amazing interviewer.

[@Crowncity]

I miss them and the 80s and 90s

[@arthurbishop3173]

"Never know what you got til it's gone" ...and you're in the future and see how shitty is 8/

[@pp3k3jamail]

I miss the 80s 90s and 2000s great times everything went downhill after 2011.

[@iuliangeorgescu6341]

JUST 80'S.

[@Selahsmum]

What is lovely to me s that they both seem so sincere and kind. There is no sarcasm or annoyance or rudeness like in so many modern interviews.

[@cjsirm7109]

Great interviewer, questions and answers. One of the best things about living is laughing. And these two men provided a lot of that in my household when i was growing up. I feel honored to have experienced that. Miss them.

[@Stevesautopartsify]

Watching them in this setting is so different from how we see them on the big screen! Just reinforces how amazing their chemistry was together! The world is a far less funnier place without these 2 comedy icons!

[@basspro373]

I don't know either of these two men on a personal level. But I know they made a few great movies. Amazing films that will stand the test of time. Thanks for the movies together .

[@stevecooper6653]

R.I.P you two lovely people,fantastic we have this great technology,called DVDs I have most of These actors films,I can laugh time after time bless you both 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏👏

[@AlkisenSuper]

Loved this interview. It's such a pleasure seeing these two fantastic comedians speak about their profession and their preparations for my second favorite movie with them together.

[@i4u2cme66]

This is a treasure! I miss them both, so young and talented.

[@arthurbishop3173]

RP lived HARD, and if you look closely (imo), he looks haggard and tired, and even tentative. He's not even 50 in this interview, but his drug use (and whatever else he did) had taken a huge toll on him. That said, both actor/comedians were supremely talented, and I'll always treasure 'Blazing Saddles', 'Silver Streak', and 'Stir Crazy' for as long as I live. My kids already know snippets of 'Silver Streak', and I'm guessing (when they're old enough) they'll love the other 2 when the time is right. God Bless both men. Their work made my world a better place.

[@supgizmo5021]

Gene always had that youthful energy about him. Such a pleasure to watch these two. It's characters like these who give us hope.

[@trawlins396]

So true. He had a youthful soul.

[@yadrak2354]

Amazing interview. Thank-you for sharing. And what a wonderful interviewer. He really engaged with the two people he was interviewing and knew a lot about them. You don't see many interviews like this. A true rare treasure.

[@lesromanchuk1293]

What an incredible couple of geniuses we had the good fortune to enjoy. Thank you both for your contribution even after you've passed.

[@scottstewart5784]

What a gentler time.

[@jjday7]

One of my favorite childhood movies. Can still watch it over and over in adulthood.

[@ritchski1]

I like the explanation that they don't hang out personally as it could endanger the chemistry, makes sense. you can see the mutual respect here.

[@equine2020]

These 2 were great together. Laughs overload. They had so much talent.

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

I love these guys , the best duo ever !!!!

[@1977moonchild1]

This brings me back to the eighties watching their movies !! Absolute legends.

[@davidtaylor328]

God - I LOVE this interview. God Bless Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder. 👍👍

[@mboglin]

Two of the greatest to ever do it I’m a fan for life

[@pjeno007]

I don't know why I'm surprised, but it's so sweet to see Pryor give Wilder props for rewriting the script to make it better. This couple worked so well together cause they seemed so different on the cover at least,...and now I'm not so sure they were. It's nice to see them get along.

[@HarryPotter-gw6ee]

Rest in peace brothers! Love you both. Made me laugh so much. God bless you!

[@christopherbrooks9165]

Stir Crazy was and still the extremely hilariously funniest film ever!!!! Thank you Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder for the great comedy movies!!!

[@breaks3085]

Gross berger was Funny

[@rghall57]

@@breaks3085 Yeah and he never said a word, except for singing a song

[@breaks3085]

@@rghall57 I like how they were intimidated by him an gross berger music

[@moeball740]

I saw an interview after they did Silver Streak where Gene said one of the things he liked about Richard was his creative ability to ad lib lines that were often funnier than what was in the original script. They would frequently keep Richard's revised dialogue in the film because it worked better. Richard said the thing he liked about Gene was his reactions to Richard's improvisations. Gene would roll with the scene, Richard might change something but nothing would ever throw Gene or catch him off guard. He would just go with whatever was happening and the result on film was very authentic. Whatever the reasons were, their chemistry together was pure magic.

[@latvguy1]

I remember being in a movie theatre when a preview was shown for "Another You". Two teenagers behind me commented that "Oh, those two guys are funny together". Being a fan since "Silver Streak", I was happy to hear that from young folks at the time.

[@riaranta3150]

I can’t describe just how invigoratingly interesting and rewarding watching this interview was 👌🏻♥️ May they both know they hold a piece of my heart.

[@mcclonecapital]

What a great interviewer

[@mary-janem1535]

That's Brian Linehan interviewing them. He was the most prepared interviewer ever.

[@thestr8person]

This made my day! Thankyou

[@MorrowSind]

I love the lengths they went to get into character and to not offend who they were portraying.

[@GarveyAlexander]

Wow Rich is really humble in this interview :) Love you Rich Love you Gene

[@j..6092]

Yes, but is high on cocaine.

[@arthurbishop3173]

@@j..6092 He looks/acts like he's on something, and chewing gum and playing with something with his hands?? That seems extremely unprofessional, particularly under these circumstances.

[@624radicalham]

@@arthurbishop3173 If you think that's unprofessional you should watch the interview with Pryor seriously high on coke and insinuating, several times, that Gene Wilder is gay and thus they don't hang out

[@RobertvanderBroek]

The silliness, purity and innocence of Laurel & Hardy. Wonderfully said.

[@RallyGal94]

As a 90's kid...things like this just remind me how lonely and lost my generation feels born of a century out the door...

[@equine2020]

Great movies. Love them together. Loved Gene Miss these great movies.

[@malecat76]

if you want to see Pryor in a combined serious/comedy roll, watch "Bustin Loose", he acts along with the great C. Tyson (not sure how to spell her name, forgive!) …..both were awesome in this movie!

[@dreamquesttv]

His greatest performance on film (IMO) is Blue Collar.

[@frankpontone2139]

@@dreamquesttv Yes. Zeke was his best for sure

[@selyts4]

I really miss both of these comedic legends who set the bar so high that nobody could ever reach it!

[@bolwell]

Stir Crazy Jail scene...there's none better, period

[@phayzyre1052]

"That's right....uh-huh!!" "We bad, we bad....and we don't want no shit either!" 😄

[@fuckthis81]

@@phayzyre1052 lol. You can kiss the baby 🤣🤣

[@bloodtimemaximusfullthrott226]

bolwell there are 30 fucking jail scenes.

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

We baaaaaad we baaaaad

[@dogonegone]

One more day please..

[@abs117a]

Literally on the same wave length down to feelings of respect, finishing thoughts, sentences...iconic...great interview!!!

[@dathorndike4908]

One of the most professional and knowledgable interviewers I have ever heard, Amazing

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Brian Linehan was the very best at interviewing actors, he really was. His preparation for each interview was remarkable. Respect.

[@rustymertz]

Richard Pryor should be in the Mustache Hall of Fame.

[@montgomeryhaines2087]

Right next to Steve Harvey

[@jasonhilliard9489]

In the 70s, Richard Pryor did several movies with no mustache. It was not a trademark of his until the 80s. Jo Jo Dancer was the last film where he had no mustache. Blue Collar was the last 70s film with no mustache

[@JoelMarshall]

These are two of the greats. I love the authenticity of this interview. Thank you.

[@DA-tj9fb]

I am weeping with nostalgia. These two were aware and thoughtful and intense and were so freaking funny.

[@mohammedabdul-kadir915]

Thank you for the memories, gentlemen!!

[@zovalentine7305]

LEGENDS NEVER DIE They have left a great body of work for everyone to enjoy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@russk1971]

Two very talented men. Today's stars could learn lots from how these comedic legends treated each other

[@jimmyodriscoll9273]

Them to go together like strawberries and cream. to of the best actors together. R.I.P my friends 😊😁

[@paulboyle5659]

May they both rest in peace

[@petermaxwell2965]

The way Richard "stared" ..I really thought he was blind ! You mean I'm black? Whose gonna tell Dad ?

[@dougpeters1625]

I absolutely love this interview two of my favorite actors of all time and kudos to the interviewer who did a great job.