Richard Pryor and Chevy Chase Trade Jabs With Each Other | Carson Tonight Show

[@intensepassion3382]

I'm glad I grew up watching talk with my Auntie. Johnny Carson introduced so many beautiful people.

[@n.v.1258]

Johnny was the king of late night T.V. I miss his shows so dearly. There will never be another time like this.

[@voiceguy3635]

Not just Johnny--there were a lot of great,interesting and funny guests to bring out every day.

[@jeffgolladay5813]

He's untouchable

[@marylewis4257]

The best!!

[@mattz.7761]

I remember being young and having a basic understanding of what the writers strike was in about maybe ‘84 and apparently Johnny continued his show doing all of the monologue writing himself. I remember thinking how brilliant his comedy was.

[@seenit09]

Today, they don’t want gifted, critically thinking leaders of their craft. If they didn’t create you and can’t control you, they don’t want you.

[@patrickgarrison7640]

Pryor was the funniest dude especially with Gene Wylder. Those were the good ol' days. Man I wish we still had these guys around

[@jacobmartin9446]

See no evil hear no evil is a classic

[@kittychancool888]

Pryor/Gene was a perfect duo

[@mr.o6240]

Always gotta mention a white guy....

[@dougfredricks2017]

Now our TV offerings are goat 🐐 tripe...

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

@@mr.o6240 Yes and they misspelled "Wilder" AND "Prior."

[@bethedmonds9635]

I grew up watching Pryor, miss him dearly. That's why I love KZbin. I can watch something that's worth watching. Richard Pryor and George Carlin are my favorites.

[@laboon344]

KZbin*

[@ingolf1980]

@@laboon344 You dont know if that is what he meant. Perhaps he loves a youtuber?

[@bethedmonds9635]

Oh my, we have the spelling police. So, I accidentally added the "R". 🙄 Well, let me just correct that for you😅 Does that make you feel better @laboon344?

[@patriciastone3501]

Yup, the best. I also really like Bill Burr a lot. Way back in the day, I adored Bill Cosby, Red Skelton, Tim Conway, and Carol Burnett.

[@oldbowdy1712]

When Prior crosses his legs back and forth at the start and Carson says "Are you braiding those" is a quality line 😂😂

[@misguidedangel6550]

Hahaha I didn't catch that

[@AndyAcker]

Lol. I thought he said: "Are you breeding those?" And I still laughed.

[@pockynon]

There has never been anyone as funny as he was. Dave Chappell is close but Richard was hilarious whether it was his HBO x-rated stuff or just a TV interview.

[@pockynon]

Carson was sharp, no doubt about it. The late night people now are just not funny, witty or otherwise.

[@pockynon]

@@AndyAckerCarson was funny as hell and left politics out of it. The guys today can’t talk about anything but politics and they are not funny.

[@noelio67]

Aired 46 years ago this week, crazy how time goes by

[@StevenLoby]

I was negative one

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Still funnier than anything today

[@shane727]

Anniversary coming up

[@davidmundowyahoo7839]

. . . . and that Richard's joke about going jogging is still relevant

[@misguidedangel6550]

​@@davidmundowyahoo7839always will be

[@AlphaMR77]

Real comedy comes from being real. Speaking truth. Thats what makes Richard great.

[@michaelelliott3209]

Um... he's dead. So "made" is more apropos.

[@bricaaron3978]

@@michaelelliott3209 *"Um... he's dead. So "made" is more apropos."* Truth is universal. If something can be remembered by a human being (and intelligence), it persists indefinitely.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

You understand. 😊

[@93Jubilee]

@@bricaaron3978 You've said it beautifully. He left a legacy of brilliant wit!

[@kdm71291]

You can see that Johnny loved Richard’s comedy, delivery and quick wit…they played off each other very well!

[@93Jubilee]

And you can see that he didn't care for Chase, it's visible.

[@Turco949]

@@93JubileeOh, the feeling was mutual, for sure!

[@roystonmason9125]

Chase couldn't hold down 10,000 people @@Turco949

[@JosephScott-ct9sw]

Johnny and Richard were good friends, did coke together

[@richardblakbary2245]

I didn’t find much wit to Pryor

[@tabathabrabham6384]

Rest Peacefully, Mr. Richard Pryor ❤

[@HEADBANGERSBALLER]

Johnny came to love Richard Pryor dearly. You can see it so much in later years on The Tonight Show.

[@93Jubilee]

Yes, he conce called him "The wunniest man alive"

[@MarkHayes-ue7hs]

Wow@@93Jubilee

[@93Jubilee]

Yes, with George Carlin sitting right there. I remember that well. Miss Carson! I'm so glad we have the old clips at least.

[@dawnriddlesprigger7489]

Johnny, Richard and Chase classic , solid gold comedians that I'm so glad I grew up watching as a child. Pure Genius!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@frasermackenzie7275]

Problem is Chevy was not joking around with Richard. Chevy meant every word, especially calling Pryor's a hooker.

[@dawnriddlesprigger7489]

@@frasermackenzie7275 Yes, it's well knowned that Chase and Pryor didn't exactly get along, that goes way back to their beginnings on the comedy strip. Never the less, all three men were very talented. ✌🏼

[@fryertuck6496]

​@@dawnriddlesprigger7489 Was that about Prior's hedonism? It's well known now that he was getting banged by Brando et al at some insane parties. Probably traces of that all along.

[@dawnriddlesprigger7489]

@@fryertuck6496 I'm only interested in his comedy. Peace ✌ out!

[@93Jubilee]

I really never liked Chase, his physical comedy could be impressive on SNL, but his arrogance destroyed whatever comedic talents he had. @@dawnriddlesprigger7489

[@GTOberfest]

Didnt grow up watching Johnny Carson..was before my time...but watching his clips now..hes thee GOAT...no comparison.

[@VedderState]

Please go watch all of his movies. I grew up on them before I was old enough to know he was a comedic genius. I love Pryor!

[@jim007]

The job interview skit with the two of them on Saturday Night Live was great

[@bajovato]

Legendary

[@jamesfountain6183]

Best comedy skit ever on SNL

[@drummadave]

@@jamesfountain6183 yup

[@kingsports1113]

Paul Mooney wrote a classic skit

[@HEADBANGERSBALLER]

"..No but I have some slides.... that's the girl in car..." Priceless!😂😂

[@matimus100]

But he's brown !

[@Yukyuk23]

So proud to live within 15 mins or his birth place, his statue in downtown Peoria is awesome! So happy he has one, we'll deserved

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Illinois to me is one of the most important American states! Produced so many important figures throughtout history including good ol' Abe (even though he was born in Kentucky).

[@aaabbbccc985]

That furniture takes me back to being a little kid and staying up late at my grandmas to watch this show.

[@epauloconnor]

I don't think Richard was joking when he said "I don''t like Chevy".

[@arcanondrum6543]

False. Chevy and Richard did a Word Association Skit on SNL together, they got used to playing off one another. Pryor was edgy from the moment this video began but not every joke slayed the audience .... this time. Pryor was a VERY FUNNY Man. I'm White and I remember him well.

[@Sandylorenzi22]

@@arcanondrum6543 One sketch does not a friendship make.

[@Sandylorenzi22]

Yeah, the vibe was strong. So many people have that reaction to Chevy Chase that it doesn't surprise me even a little bit.

[@susiem44]

Well, Chevy has a bad reputation for being mean!!

[@handsome-brute2666]

When Johnny pulled out the lighter 🔥 made me think of his cocaine accident

[@mattmiller4301]

The movie was Blue Collar. Underrated gem, IMHO.

[@Mike-x9h5f]

an incredibly important picture

[@jedijones]

It wasn't a comedy.

[@timverba4830]

'I dont have any pictures...but I have some slides.' I have never seen that before, too funny.

[@jdmbeats]

In '97 I was in 7th grade, and I remember watching Richard Pryor's stand up comedy on HBO. It was hilarious, and unlike anything I'd ever seen. I also used some of his jokes during stand-up skit for my 7th grade talent show. Needless to say, the jokes flew over my classmates heads, and they didn't laugh, also the teachers weren't impressed. Lol, good ol days

[@Cash42]

You still watch stand up comedy?

[@jdmbeats]

@@Cash42 Man, you know what.. Not as much as I used to, I'm not familiar with today's line up. It seems everyone likes Kevin Hart. But, I sometimes watch the old Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, and Dave Chappelle stuff.

[@allenhenderson5581]

This is a everybody hates Chris episode stfu🤣🖕🏽

[@davidfelix2594]

It was probably your delivery of the punchlines.

[@jdmbeats]

@@davidfelix2594 Ok, I thought that too, and it may have been. But, after I read my last Richard Pryor joke, everyone was like "That's it?" And I said, yup. But, then this pretty girl said "make something up", So, I told some of my jokes (which were silly kid stuff) and the whole class erupted. So yeah, it was either my delivery, or they just didn't get it.

[@lou1958]

Richard Pryor is one of those rare people way ahead of his time. He sounds like he could be perfectly comfortable in today's world and his humor is still spot on. Yeah, they would try to cancel him, but I think he could have prevailed. I miss him and so glad so much is still available to us.

[@FerenswayRecords]

Why would "they" try and cancel him? For what kind of reason? Also, who is "they"?

[@mgiebus1869]

@FerenswayRecordsactually being funny for one.. another more direct one would just be him saying the word midget in an interview or for man spreading in his chair or some other bullshit

[@majcrash]

Dave Chappelle didn't, so I think Richard would be fine.

[@bricaaron3978]

@@mgiebus1869 What is 'man spreading'?

[@mgiebus1869]

@@bricaaron3978 when men sit and kind of have their legs spread. Apparently it's offensive to some ppl. We have stuff in the way down there though

[@dclunchsire5964]

Richard Pryor was so fast.He was always ahead of everyone. Genius.

[@wills4510]

Richard was a comedic stream of consciousness… one of a kind.

[@louie115]

one of a king?? far from it. He was your typical black comic who spewed vulgar language and always brought up the black white thing. all black comics do it. there was nothing unique or original about him. Redd Foxx did it too.

[@TheEleatic]

A stream of cocaine consciousness.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

​@@louie115 Your point is understandable. But it's spurious.

[@philo240]

@@TheEleatic Oui oui

[@brand_warwick]

@@louie115 “Nothing unique or original” about Richard Pryor is a boldly ignorant thing to say, considering he’s been an influence on comedians of all kinds, globally, for like five generations now. On top of being one of the most decorated, celebrated and formally recognized/acclaimed comedians of all time 😂 but sure, we’ll take our notes from you about it. I’m guessing because you’ve seen *all* the black ball players dunk that means Michael Jordan is nothing out of the ordinary either. How lame. You sound delirious.

[@KungEMuller]

This is pretty awesome and funny. That was back when Johnny Carson ruled late night TV. It's too bad that nobody can be like Johnny Carson now.

[@GTOberfest]

Hes the best by far and ive only really been watching him here on KZbin. Nobody is in his league.

[@KungEMuller]

@@GTOberfest Exactly. Nobody will ever come close to Johnny Carson. Nobody.

[@jeffgolladay5813]

Jane Fonda interview,"can I pet your pussy",never again will you hear that on tv lol

[@FaithCrisisSurvivor]

Johnny knew his guests were the main attraction and he worked flawlessly to make them shine. And that talent actually made Carson the main attraction. Late night hosts now think they’re the star and do nothing but push propaganda.

[@KungEMuller]

@@FaithCrisisSurvivor Yeah. The current late night guys have major egos. They don't care about anything else but themselves. They're just like the Kardashians. Well, The Kardashians are even meaner than they are, but you know what I mean, right? Anyway, a great late night host has to not only be funny, but also be kind and respectful towards everyone who comes on the show, and nobody did it better than Johnny Carson.

[@yuljohnson6838]

2 legends sitting side by side,Richard pyror and Chevy chase,incredible! Both has done some of the greatest movies,such as Richard discussed in this brilliant interview the movie that was at that time in the makings,Blue collar and his later movies Stir crazy, Bustin loose,Some kind of hero,Superman 3 and the list goes on and on! As for the equally comic legend Chevy,Foul play ,Under the rainbow, Vacation 1 and 2,Modern problems, Caddyshack and the list goes on for him as well! They don't make great actors like this anymore!! So thankful to have experienced the iconic eras of both men!!

[@mikewhite4560]

Cliff Notes please....

[@charlessalter]

Absolutely both are super funny

[@yuljohnson6838]

@@charlessalter Definitely!!

[@charlessalter]

@@yuljohnson6838 all three of these perfect elegant gentlemen ruled the 80s fond memories

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

Get it right. Pryor was the only legend. Chevy was a semi successful comedian

[@_PrimetimePranks]

Johnny was the best !

[@charlessalter]

Absolutely the best

[@sirissac234]

That verbal jab by Richard Pryor to Chevy was just fantastic, "I was going to ask you, why didn’t you tell Johnny you was going to take over his show?". In 1975 the New York Magazine carried an infamous article that stated “Industry sources report that network executives see in Chase ‘the first real potential successor to Johnny Carson when he gives up the Tonight Show,‘” while also noting how Saturday Night Live was bringing in 2 million more viewers than Tonight Show reruns that previously held the spot. So that quip by Richard Pryor in the moment referencing the magazine article about a year and a half after Chevy had left Saturday Night Live and was in the process of failing to live up to the hype really hit home.

[@mikewhite4560]

If you SAY SO...

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Chase was great on his talk show, and all his movies prove you completely wrong.

[@sirissac234]

@@nonenoneonenonenone Thank you for your timely sarcasm.

[@brucevonah511]

@@sirissac234 That's interesting didn't know that. On the surface it just appears that Pryor is irritated ( If not straight up sick of)Chase trying to keep focus on himself. It was a rather uncomfortable watching this.

[@aftertonightshow]

It's in reference to when Chevy Chase was interviewed on the show earlier and did a bit where he trips over a chair that was in the middle of the stage. He's implying that Chevy was hogging the show with his act... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpS4n52NfseWmck

[@frankcrittendenjr6302]

Mr. Richard Pryor , was way ahead of his time and every witty! On the low at them times back in the early 70's, it was most definitely different! Appreciated and Respect 👍🏿💪🏿🙏🏿✌🏿💯

[@michaelhotz7118]

Richard is and always will be the GOAT!

[@CalvinHikes]

You know Norm Macdonald had shades of Richard pryor. The ability to hit a slightly uncomfortable spot and just ride it out.

[@Hail-Marīyami]

Red Foxx enters the chat....

[@mwales2112]

Love some Richard Pryor... Chevy and Richards skit on the real SNL was great....

[@gotsmurb72]

Honky! Honky honky! Dead honky😂😂

[@daveblevins3322]

Those two were great 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheEleatic]

Pryor was in Blue Collar, a very underrated film, in my opinion. His performance was excellent.

[@peterjonas4971]

Comedians can be dramatic; dramatic actors usually aren't funny.

[@ssoldner]

Pryor almost stole the show in that one. He was a great actor.

[@bobkoroua]

Dangerous with that flame so close to Mr Pryor. He's super flammable.

[@whatsup7253]

Thats funny.

[@93Jubilee]

@@whatsup7253 Nah. Just mean.

[@whatsup7253]

@@93Jubilee Nah. Richard Pryor was a great no holds bar comedian he would think it's funny.

[@Spooky_515]

Lmao

[@johnmoore1798]

Richard and Chevy are both brilliant. I’m sure they both know that. I hope they be friends.

[@93Jubilee]

Chevy? Brilliant? I can't imagine Pryor having respect for him, for theman or his so-called "wit"

[@johnmoore1798]

@@93Jubilee have you seen Pryor in the toy? Alot of slapstick...Chevy is brilliant

[@mentlinc]

They were so tense and tight when Pryor walked on stage and sat down

[@bjt81366]

Chase was and is so self conscious, petty and envious. He knew the real genius was sitting next to Johnny and couldn't just shut up and let Richard shine. He almost got knocked out with that hooker comment about Richards son.

[@leahgodwin6912]

I thought they were all at ease with one another. They were all friends.

[@pagen5219]

I miss 1977 !

[@christianboyd4635]

Johnny is literally smoking on the show, man what a time to be alive.

[@ComedyTragedy12]

Ironic since he died of emphysema from smoking

[@lilmike2710]

I can remember there being ash trays inside courtrooms. Judge and bailiff sitting there with a Winston hanging out of their mouths. In school our cafeteria lady would serve the trays with a Salem in her mouth. And always a big a** ash hanging there like it was about to fall off into the food. 😂

[@michaelhughes7267]

I've smoked on airplanes and in a hospital bed. Some things are better now!

[@alukuhito]

Back when the USA was a somewhat normal country.

[@Kilo80Kilo]

watch some of the old game shows and it's the same thing. Giving away carton of cigs to contestants even lmao

[@claudiagibsonmusic]

“I have some slides..” 😂

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Pryor is absolutely a beat of a comedian , one of the greatest

[@lomaxrobert]

One of them along with George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Louis CK, Dave Chapelle, Norm MacDonald...

[@minnesotajack1]

No one was better on his feet than Johnny…even Richard Pryor.

[@benkeel2966]

Richard was an absolute genius. Every crowd loved him. His albums went gold. He was a huge part of my youth and i love him. Im a white Republican male. ❤

[@doc215]

As another old white Republican male, he was one of my favorite comedians of all time. Not because of race or gender or any of the ridiculousness people seem to hold as important these days but because he was smart. He always knew what kind of comedy to do with a certain crowd, how to do it, when to do it and how far he could go with it. By far one of the best all around comedians of our time.

[@wardharrah55]

I hear you…back when we were just Americans!!! Before they really started to divide us!!! I truly wish that today’s young people could experience the USA that we all grew up in, we were so close to having a real utopia, but we quit fighting the fight because we had this false sense of accomplishment and victory…why we didn’t see the tsunami they were building to hit us with I’ll never know…but please know that there was a time when we were all striving to have a wonderful all encompassing country and way of life ❤ I’m sorry we weren’t able to keep the tradition alive of handing over a country that was better than how we found it…😢 (BTW, 50 yr old white republican here to)

[@markmitchell3097]

I’m another old white guy. As a teenager I would sit in my car in front my parents house and laugh my ass off because my mom wouldn’t allow me to play it inside.

[@rounder540]

Lol he didn't even slap his hand then he touched his leg once and Pryor gave him a look like don't touch me again.

[@space.g0d]

10:09 only Chevy got the joke. 😂 “I got mine”

[@TonyWud]

Hey, Chevy. Go get your shinebox.

[@jimmycox9292]

Every black dude was tough till they messed with me. I guess I was the white exception they wished they hadn't tried to bluff. Not all White folks are scared of a black man. I was always good at letting people know exactly how tough they really were.

[@TonyWud]

@@jimmycox9292 LMAO. You sound scared to me, hero.

[@kidonspank]

@@jimmycox9292 why are you scared of black people?

[@TheFactMan1]

@@jimmycox9292cool story, bro

[@jtp1389]

​@@jimmycox9292Did you have fun rioting at the Capitol building? You're a buffoon

[@richardcollins6684]

Richard Pryor great comedian, actor. He can laugh at himself.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!

[@dibber43]

Pryor is THE greatest comedian to ever live!!!

[@michaelelliott3209]

Fibber!

[@qbconnect2883]

Live on the Sunset Strip is the greatest stand-up performance ever!

[@PlanetEarth3141]

It's best to not exaggerate. The value of comedy is the variety of it. Not that one is best. Though Pryor is my favorite.

[@Kenny49ERS]

For you

[@reneefairley3765]

Every time I can see anything he did I watch him he was a natural.

[@rickroll9086]

When Richard said he didn’t like Chevy, you believed it. Turns out he was like most people who knew Chevy.

[@zokitchvlog]

I like ford

[@FyourCult]

@@zokitchvlog Harrison

[@cameronpickard7456]

yeah could tell it wasnt a joke and so could chevy,he was hated alot

[@JosephScott-ct9sw]

Gilda, Dan, Laraine, Garrett, Lorne, Schiller e.g. liked Chevy. Jane didn't like him, John basically liked him except he was terribly jealous of him. It was in later years that Chevy alienated more people. Dan, Laraine, and Garrett e.g. still like him.

[@dan_hitchman007]

@@JosephScott-ct9sw More like they tolerate him. But Chevy did and does have a bad reputation. He can be mean and nasty and selfish at the drop of a hat.

[@kristopherhenggeler2708]

We should all like each other ❤

[@dmontes133]

Pryor was way funnier and more talented than Chase could ever be!

[@jeshkam]

You serious? Vacation, Fletch, Chtristmas Vacation, Spies Like Us?

[@rustybear5125]

@@jeshkam Chevy Chase is a no talent hack. He has no business being in the same room as Pryor, let alone sitting next to him. He played the same role in every movie. It worked for about two of them, then got old real fast. He sucked on SNL compared to the other cast, and he's pretty much hated by everyone in Hollywood.

[@solmontez6363]

💯‼️

[@jeshkam]

@@rustybear5125 Gee, you're an angry man. No offence to Pryor, I love him to bits, but he played the same role in every movie too and all his stand up routines were pretty much the same.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Pfft Richard was cringe AF on anything with tv, but in movies he was great!! Maybe it's that he's funnier with his mustache. Without it, he comes off as just an angry racist.

[@Slappist_Cast]

Both guys make me laugh so much!

[@ismarcus00500]

Now 'Legend' gets thrown around way too cheaply, but this is what you call a 'legend'! My Pryor, a hell of a funny man.

[@kyleomara4932]

Pryor and Chevy share a dark sense of humor and it was all done in that style - no hatred.

[@steveconn]

Chevy and Richard did innovative work when Richard first hosted SNL. Chevy could roll with anything in his prime.

[@kaljic1]

that was a long long long long long long long long long time ago.

[@davidjoe3368]

@@kaljic1 1977. I think Star Wars had just premiered when this first aired 46 years ago!

[@steveconn]

@@kaljic1 So what? Chevy achieved far more than you ever will in your prime, friend :)

[@otherkorean]

"Dead honky!" Saw that skit it when it first aired and still laugh at it to this day.

[@maximusprime3459]

Paul Mooney wrote that skit

[@boorobertson1985]

“Ok eh, we’re gonna pull this thing together” Johnny kills at the end. Makes Richard bust a gut

[@sevinatenine4444]

NEVER MIND RICHARD BEING THE G.O.A.T.,BUT HE WAS ALSO THE B.O.A.T.,THE BEST OF ALL TIMES 2.R.I.P. TO HIM,JOHNNY AND ED AND I HOPE CHEVY IS WELL IN HIS LATER YEARS OF LIFE.

[@andrewmarshall360]

I love these gentlemen

[@warrendelay]

Richard Prior wasn't kidding when he said he didn't like Chevy. Most of Chevy's peers, Richard Prior, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murry just to name a few disliked Chevy immensely. Chevy was arrogant sarcastic and full of himself as well as overrated his own moderate comedic and acting talent.

[@mindeloman]

When Chevy came back to host SNL he and Bill Murray got into a fist fight mere seconds before they went live. And no one was happy with Chevy. In the closing sequence where the cast come out in front of the crowd, Bill is in the back with a red hoodie on just pacing and staying away, almost like as soon as the cameras switched off, he was going to pound him. Chevy qualifies as a toxic individual. Not many care to work with him.

[@Trist805]

That was a brilliant response by Richard.

[@KClouisville]

@@mindeloman What you say about Chevy is true, but Pryor and Bill Murray weren't and aren't cuddly teddy bears respectively. Ask some of the women who were involved with Pryor. Ask people who've been on movie sets with Murray. Chase will at least admit he was a dick when he came to host SNL after leaving....but that whole thing was instigated by Belushi, who got Murray wound up about Chase before he was even there.

[@mindeloman]

@@KClouisville - truth be told, most people who work in show business, and especially comedy, tend to have a few screws loose. I mean look at Robin Williams. Loved that guy. Loved his energy. Even loved his acting in serious roles of which he was amazing. But so sad how dark things were for him on the inside. He seemed to be loved by everyone, but himself.

[@michaelbirke6050]

@@mindelomanRobin was not always dark. He was as gifted as anyone when it came to comedy. He was happily married and a loving father. That gave him joy. When he realized that his illness was going to take away his mind, it became something that ultimately he couldn’t deal with that loss. We all miss him very much.

[@viddeojunke]

Chevy and Richard are two different comedians yet they’re both funny in their own right. But Richard is the King Of Comedy hands down !

[@jespertin691]

you got that right, love chevy in his movies but nobody comes close to pryor or fox in there stand up, they were the goats and always will be.

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

It is impressive and touching how Pryor was able to make elegant jokes about repulsive racist demeanors and events. His quick wit was very impressive too. RIP.

[@bricaaron3978]

*"It is impressive and touching how Pryor was able to make elegant jokes about repulsive racist demeanors and events..."* Do you know why, though?

[@93Jubilee]

Tell us? Sounds like you know.@@bricaaron3978

[@SlickArmor]

​@@bricaaron3978because he was rayciss.

[@Spooky_515]

Crying about his hardships while being a well paid celebrity. It never ends, oh what a pity 😢 🎻

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

@@Spooky_515 Anyone old enough understands that being well paid does not resolve all your problems.

[@juan-josegarza7039]

Part me thinks Pryor wasn't joking about that "I don't like Chevy" comment.

[@dan_hitchman007]

Oh, it was not a joke. Chevy rubbed people the wrong way and still does.

[@samgould288]

Richard Pryor total legend!!

[@roberthulen]

Johnny knew what he was talking about. His last old lady tried taking him for millions. Eddie Murphy nailed it, I want half Eddie lol!

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

Eddieee, I need to talk to you!

[@southlondon86]

What have you done for me lateleeee?

[@andrewcowin3815]

Three great entertainers -- Chase, Carson and Pryor -- and Pryor is absolutely in a different universe. The contrast shows how brilliant Pryor was.

[@Spooky_515]

A different universe with Marlon Brando mounting him like a hooker

[@worsley1]

Post the show when Steve Martin was the host and Chevy was the guest please.

[@Doriamo]

Peoria Illinois represent!

[@daz0086]

Chase saying Richards son is a hooker was wow, could have been game over.

[@WhoIsDanteFresh]

That jab was vicious and Pryor noticably did NOT appreciate it to say the least. Chevy tried to put the toothpaste back in the tube but the damage was done. I'm sure all comedians have thick skin but going after children is very poor taste. That was cringe to watch.

[@mastercypher9970]

Dude tried so hard to be funny, what an embarrassing attention whore 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MovieGuy666]

@@WhoIsDanteFresh no damage was done dipshit.

[@boing615]

I think Pryor's mum was a prostitute, in fact I think he grew up in a brothel so that comment may have stung more than you'd imagine.

[@thomashahn631]

I thought that's what he said. What a jerk! He should have let Johnny interview Richard, without cutting in all the time. There was a stupid high five gesture near the end, which Pryor refused to acknowledge

[@johnbanks4761]

pulling slides out of his pocket....genius comedy

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Cute, but not genius.

[@AmericastCasi]

"genius" is a bit much

[@johnbanks4761]

Genius ..when you think about it. To know you can get away with that on american tv back then..on a show like Carson's..I could see the actual humour itself not being genius level..but couple it with the daring ro know what buttons to push and how to push them in that environment and not go pear shaped..well.

[@jonpark6650]

More like searching desperately for a way out of a very bad situation. It was written all over Pryor's face.

[@Samew0001]

Idk why people are going in on Chevy, he’s just as funny, just as talented. Christmas vacation is one of my favorites. If some people don’t find him funny that doesn’t mean he isn’t, just isn’t for you, but don’t dog the man. He is a legend as well.

[@russthebiker]

Richard Pryor was such a genius, a beautiful man, so full of love and fun

[@jonsmith2061]

What still amazes me is that Pryor's stand up was so nasty and dirty, but he could switch to clean and be just as funny.

[@gomezaddams4347]

Pryor was effortlessly funny.

[@Horzzo]

The greatest of all time. Richard's brain worked comedy like no one else ever did.

[@TheOnlyCoop]

The fact that they got high together before the show and mix in inside jokes makes this even more funny.

[@yourmother4898]

How is that a fact?

[@TheOnlyCoop]

@@yourmother4898 John Witherspoon was part of Richards entourage and has spoke about it in interviews.

[@rayenalowenssr5146]

Classic!!!

[@mickrileybcn]

Chevy messing with the wrong guy.

[@THELUCEYCLAN]

Has he ever been funny

[@danam0228]

Richard could be nasty

[@mindeloman]

Johnny, in later years, was not a fan of Chevy and once remarked, "He couldn't ad lib a fart."

[@THELUCEYCLAN]

@@mindeloman 😂😂😂

[@wil7228]

Richard Pryor was a crude person not funny

[@vincebrannon3353]

Richard Pryor a very funny and insightful man..

[@hello-mynameis]

Seen with eyes that saw this interview in 77, Richard (who i love) seemed to be in a sincerely ambitious and productive pre-coke-problems moment (ie perhaps he hadnt discovered free-basing yet), but was still so uncomfortably insecure and overly defensive...Chevy was being quite complmentary and Johnny as almost always was trying to make him comfortable...

[@citizenenak]

There was tension and a lot of it through the interview. Chase was jabbing Prior but came off insincere and kinda prickish. Carson had a late night white audience and larger realities we see here and now today are playing heavily in Priors demeanor a reality that black people have never lived without. That's what's seen from here.

[@Bigger5648]

What's wrong with you eyes , Pryor was definitely exposing the systemic racism in Hollywood.

[@morelife6508]

@@citizenenak dont think it was that serious.. they were working a bit.. impromptu..

[@mastercypher9970]

Chase got pissed at that "I don't like Chevy" from Pryor, the moment he called Pryor's son a "hooker", the tension went even higher! Chase was always a non sincere piece a sh*t, and Pryor at the other hand was always a down to earth dude that would tell you exactly how he felt about you! Pryor wasn't the only comedian that disliked Chevy Chase...

[@billyhigh4690]

Pryor great at comedy disaster in relationships. In the scheme of things it’s better the other way around

[@terrenceolivido741]

Carson carried late night T.V. for 20 years. .... created it. he managed to laugh off a lot, but he was smart and the real-deal.

[@markcarr3196]

Richard asked “What’d you say?” When Chevy said something smart. Chevy: “I didn’t say anything, man.” Richard would’ve verbally eviscerated him😅😆😂

[@morelife6508]

no... it was part of the bit.. they were working it..

[@blackbookt.vchannel7616]

@@morelife6508 you people say anything 🙄

[@MovieGuy666]

@@blackbookt.vchannel7616 stop bringing race into everything... it sounds pathetic.

[@hq9344]

@@blackbookt.vchannel7616what’s you people mean.

[@jbizz80]

​@@morelife6508No, Richard and Chevy really didn't like each other. There was no "bit" there.

[@mikeciresi3697]

Pryor was king! He was very intelligent and I’m glad that he came along.

[@yuljohnson6838]

Chevy chase and Richard pryor together, one for the entertainment books! The 2 men that were responsible for such smash hit movies like Silver streak,Stir crazy, Some kind of hero,Blue collar ,Vacation 1and 2,Modern problems, Under the rainbow, Seems like old times,among some of the best movies ever made!! This Johnny carson episode is among some of my most favorite moments in tv history,iconic seeing these 2 men together!!!

[@frasermackenzie7275]

You do realize Chevy actually meant EVERY harsh downgraded word, right??? Richard was actually going to punch Chevy in the face for the comment about Pryor's son. That was NOT comedy gold at ALL. Chevy Chase is a very angry narcissistic has been.

[@yuljohnson6838]

@@frasermackenzie7275 Chevy definitely has his ways but that doesn't diminish his enormous comedic talent. And it showed in the great movies he did!

[@PlanetEarth3141]

In all my life since I first saw Richard Pryor I've said he's the funniest man I've seen or heard or read. I like many comedians and some at the top of the profession. But if I can only appreciate one Richard it is. It started when I was going through an older friends record collection. I wore that record and others out and my friend never ask it back. True friend, though eventually I did return it. I had those albums completely memorized and just thinking of them has always made me smile and laugh. Richard Pryor is not just a funny comedian but a writer even Shakespeare would love. Tragedy and comedy were the forte of both men. 🤔

[@barnard-baca]

Pryor so droll and so brash, quirky and cool. Great.

[@jlomesou]

The good old days of late night comedy. You never knew what was going to happen.

[@dan_hitchman007]

Raw and unscripted. Now, it's pretty much by the numbers and dull. The talent is just on to push a product.

[@williamburdon6993]

Richard was 1 in a trillion.

[@dan_hitchman007]

1 in a gagillion.

[@Spooky_515]

He was on fiyah and he got that soul glo sucka

[@pharoah1200]

"Great on assists (syst)." "He had one on his knee." 😂😂😂

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

Growing up in the Bay Area, in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods anywhere, in the 60s and 70s; Richard Pryor's humor helped to break the ice to a greater unity of peoples from all around the world. ...As long as you could take an ethnic joke, that is.

[@Woodpile63]

KI still have 100s of slides from my childhood.

[@daneedwards2644]

I definitely see a lot of Eddie Murphy's humor here 😎🔥

[@highdesertbiker]

The talent in this room at this time is insane

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

You could cut the tension with a knife between the three of them.

[@babablacksheep8019]

Pryor really seemed like interviews are not his fav. RIP to that genius.

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

The greatest stand up comedian ever.

[@cameronpickard7456]

carlin

[@horaceball5418]

What about Steven Wright?

[@yourmother4898]

Is Louis CK

[@pH7screwtube]

@@yourmother4898 Not even close. He is a douche bag

[@mahlonedwards6826]

Bruce,Carlin,Pryor, Kinison Burr

[@armedinbama]

Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor were like the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups of comedy, two great tastes that taste great together!

[@jessetomes]

That whole thing felt pretty Awkward

[@timothyleary2900]

I used to stay up late and watch Johnny on my black & white Quasar TV. I'd put a towel on the floor covering the crack under my door so my parents wouldn't bust me. A great time to be a teenager.

[@KingNiros]

Chevy felt left out and tried to butt in a few times because of his ego. Then we have Pryor being altogether condescending a few times. Carson did not like either of those things happening and was getting a bit perturbed at the tension. That's when he came out with, I'm fine. Basically his way of saying, you guys need to do some work on yourselves.

[@walterclark3198]

Richard Pryor was a comedic genius.