Richard Pryor Carson Tonight Show 1979

[@jonathanalter8481]

Richard Pryor is one of the greatest story tellers of all time.

[@alwaysknow3356]

Dick Cavett is the greatest interviewing him (and everyone), and him and Pryor were old friends.

[@jimmysimmons2950]

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[@GreenCloudArtOrg420]

@@alwaysknow3356 Cavett great, but Carson = the king 😎

[@hollymcnair1602]

Agreed 👌🏽

[@howdy1487]

I was a kid just in my teens when I saw Richard Pryor: Live in Concert. When he did the stuttering Chinese waiter I laughed so hard my abs hurt. My dad and his best friend were big Pryor fans. They used to improvise Mudbone routines. My dad's friend did a variation of stuttering Chinese waiter. He did Japanese guy sneezing. He would do it when he really sneezed too, just out of nowhere. It was hilarious. My brother and I and all our friends did it too and all the Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy routines from Delirious and Raw. Man, we had fun. Thanks for all the laughs and good times all the great comedians. RIP Richard, Johnny, Carlin, Sam Kinison, Robin Williams and so many more who have passed. You brought joy and laughter to the world.

[@elvispresley5921]

Pryor's humor is just so honest. It reaches EVERYONE. I miss this guy so much! Thank you 4 the memories Richard , Love ya !

[@ErnestPoirier]

❤ You're a big you're right you're a good guy I know you're right

[@LennyLovesLiberty]

One thing I live about this clip is the genuine love and respect between Richard and Johnny. Its how the world should be

[@fattdamon1980]

@Steve I'm a liberal and none of that applies to me, but the other assholes on the left are ruining everything. Maybe I'm more moderate because I don't find words offensive and I like guns though.

[@aaronnbroussard3108]

EXACTLY BIG MAN I ALWAYS TRY MY BEST TO BE AS GOOD A PERSON TO PEOPLE AS I CAN BUT THIS WORLD IS SO OFF COURSE THERE'S NO GETTING BACK ON MAN I MEAN IT'S JUST REALITY BROTHER IT'S LIKE RACISM IS GETTING WORSE INSTEAD OF JUST LETTING IT DIE AND EVERYONE DO THERE PART AT GETTING BETTER THEY BRING UP AND TALK ABOUT SO MUCH RACIST STUFF THAT IT JUST ADDS FULL TO THE FIRE MAN HOW DUM 🤔😏😔 HAVE A BLESS 1 BIG MAN 👌🙏🙋‍♂️

[@Squawk24]

Aaronn Broussard it'd help a whole bunch of white cops stopped killing black folks.

[@jeep1070]

Today is 7/7/2020 and oh, how I agree with what you have said Jason. Rings so true today. So true.

[@jeep1070]

@@Squawk24 there is just no respect for life anymore. It's not just police. It's everyone. Everyone hates everyone. White people put up with black people. Black people hate white people. Dems hate Reps. Skinny people hate fat people. Fat people hate being fat. Everyone is different. And until we can accept that, nothing will get better. Nothing.

[@FloridaJay]

Its the swag that impresses me most, these guys are just so polished and refined without a script, everything off the top of the head and so cool and laid back. Man these guys are freakin smooth...

[@ziggynestamarley4121]

New American is this Eddie Murphy New American very funny man he should be back on TV 📺 yours Ziggy nesta Marley from Leicestershire in England respect to Eddie Murphy

[@stetson_maven]

I was a comedian in my younger days. Pryor was the man, made it look so easy.

[@briancannon3987]

Cocaine

[@KidstaSam]

Richard Pryor is such a legend. It's always a pleasure seeing and listening to one of the greatest masters of standup comedy. Thank God for KZbin.

[@tyronepaulin700]

The art of conversation. Not plugging anything, just conversing naturally. Johnny was a genius and you don't see this type of host anymore.

[@janetownley]

I beg to differ - Colbert is at least as good, and at least as classy

[@hollymcnair1602]

Fallon is probly the closest

[@robertfielding8691]

@@hollymcnair1602 middle eastern seasoned rice

[@speakonthis]

He was promoting his film concert & the movie California Suite… but you are right… no pretensions, just two men talking & responding to one another!

[@MarwanGhazi]

the chemistry between the two is never boring to watch

[@YakThaWiseman72]

+Marwan Ghazi Indeed they really were friends too I once read that Pryor use to write for his show in his early starts.

[@703amthegreatest]

Richard Pryor is a genius! His facial expressions are just perfect 👌🏿

[@WellnessRosterHQ]

Most comedians agree, in his prime, Richard was the greatest there ever was. Just very funny.

[@pifflepockle]

Billy Connolly. No script, ever

[@FATMAN162x]

Rodney Dangerfield, funniest funny man ever. A man just being himself

[@JohnRedshaw]

Richard was a naturally funny guy. So was Carson, and Tim Conway. It was a pleasure to have these great funny men to watch. I never missed Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Carlin, and a handful of others. Time Marches On. They gave their gifts, and we enjoyed them.

[@1165mac]

Great to see a conversation about race that's so refreshing, honest, and raw, and no ones gets their panties in a bunch. Pryor was an equal opportunity offender, as was the 70s in general.

[@martinlong2804]

And have a laugh about it 🤣honest, true and with meaning of equality.

[@jacklund9366]

Johnny was such a master at feeding the conversation and then just letting it flow. Richard just telling stories was entertaining in itself. 😊

[@freddiemontanez8461]

I was abused by my father. But I didn't abused my daughter. I broke the cycle. I like the way Richard talks a be about his .kids. Been watching Richard Pryor videos since 5am. Love it. 1-22-20 Thanks KZbin for uploading this videos.

[@lolaruffin1237]

He spoke so highly of his kids, that's beautiful!! 😎

[@lzylightnin]

right on, Freddie

[@freddiemontanez8461]

@@lzylightnin Thanks

[@jazzmanchgo]

Well, Richard certainly had his demons and his dark side -- thank God he didn't take it out on his children, but he was pretty rough on the women in his life, and of course he was self-destructive. I love the man, he was a genius, he obviously had a good and tender heart, but the damage was done.

[@d.jparer5184]

Good for you brother!

[@TheAVJ2]

Johnny Carson and Richard Pryor what a duo these guys are so cool and to hear the stories is awesome

[@camxdidxthat]

Greatest late night host of all time and greatest comedian of all time.

[@acenturyofblackmusic1655]

What about carlin?

[@noobtuber9037]

Hank ballard and chuck berry Carlin would say it was Richard

[@mcozkan1339]

Jonny Carson

[@JG-oz6zt]

a century of black music Johnny wintets

[@deborahliggins5928]

As we used to say in the olden times, RIGHT ON lol

[@sabumnimphillips]

The Godfather of interviews and an absolute genius of comedy. Classic

[@jimmymcguire8217]

Could listen to these two all day, like listening to two of my uncles when I was a child

[@paulyakaitis3352]

They’re just shooting the breeze like two friends, so cool!

[@MrPavePaws]

Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder were the ultimate pair. Best comic duo. I watched everything they were in together. To this day, I become a kid again when I watch Silver Streak.

[@Kearyjb]

I was probably about 7 when I saw Silver Streak. I didn't even get that it was a comedy. I would not go anywhere NEAR a window after I saw that body fall off the top of the train and hang outside the window. Probably for like a year.

[@jaybillz851]

Silver Streak!

[@christophermatthias3327]

I agree with you I love Silver Streak Richard and Gene are brilliant in that movie so too was Patrick McGoohan

[@Silveryback]

Silver Steak was such a good one... Still one of my favorite movies. Same with Stir Crazy. Classics.

[@dianalong4172]

That movie didn't get enough respect. It is one of the funniest ever made.

[@wh1654]

Tim Conway loved making his co stars laugh. Amazing to see him wiping his laughter filled eyes sitting next to the legendary Richard. Johnny was a classic host and all the greats were on the tonight show

[@jefrey5578]

I miss Johnny Carson so much. He was the greatest talk show host ever!

[@thepromiseman7745]

And jay leno and arsenio hall

[@NxDoyle]

You really do get the impression from watching Richard on The Tonight Show that Johnny had a great affection for him.

[@patriciacoker471]

Yes their relationship is sweet.

[@pronemanoldbutyoung5548]

Well obviously 🙂 Its so nice to watch the clips with Johnny and especially the stars he had this kind of chemistry with

[@ProjectDystopia]

I miss this kind of Television.....

[@hellenhoran352]

Me Too..

[@sheldonglass2040]

ProjectDystopia ',

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Jimmy Fallon would teach Richard how a game works.

[@gunchief0811]

ProjectDystopia cannot replicate or duplicate these classic days of Television. Johnny Carson had all the greats. Even Richard pryor had a leave of absence when he came out to Johnny Carson he was probably like wow! I'm on Johnny Carson!!

[@akiman712]

Looking at Carson's body language -- shaking with both hands, fixing his tie and slamming the table -- you can tell he truly appreciated Pryor's comedy.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Aikman Barwa Yup I mean if I'm not mistaken he once wrote for Johnny Carson Show

[@austinstewart8729]

They was on cocaine

[@tmgrambo9731]

@@austinstewart8729 lol i was thinking this same shit

[@morongosteve]

!

[@cathyarthur3199]

I'm 73 having trouble sleeping, it's 5:00 am so I'm going to try to rest. I've been watching my tablet. Going to turn it off and Richard Pryor comes on Johnny Carson. Now I cant turn the TV off. So, not only can I forget sleeping but after watching Richard, I will have to go change my underwear. Lord I love that man he was the funniest man on the earth. Always will be.

[@theungreatkahli]

Could listen and watch these two cats all day. RIP

[@waylonskitchen3525]

Richard Pryor was the greatest comic ever

[@dukemantee2978]

What magic to see geniuses like Richard Pryor and Tim Conway together.

[@deebrown4877]

💯

[@ilkeravni4247]

A true genius were the guys who didn't need half a pound of cocain up they nose

[@aarondigby9859]

@@ilkeravni4247 maybe they had alcohol, when Joan Rivers says you the greatest, take it to heart. They all hung out in the village together mapping out their careers: Joan Rivers, Bill Cosby, Flip Wilson, Lilly Tomlin, the shyt they call comedy totally sux, all this PC bs, comedians beefing: Monique and DLHughley,smdh. The only two legits now are Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Chris Rock is good, then there's Seinfeld.

[@aarondigby9859]

@@ilkeravni4247 everybody did cocaine in those days, Richard is the GREATEST to have ever done it, he does Charlie Chaplin comedy. I watched it when he had a show on NBC in the seventies.

[@aarondigby9859]

@@ilkeravni4247 what's the dif, a vice is a vice, heroin, alcohol, pot, tobacco, opioids, pigging out eating yourself to death,.....

[@msthang5366]

“You should be nice to a billion of anything “ Truth

[@danheilman7729]

I love how tickled Conway is by Pryor. Humor is humor.

[@veek.6463]

That was seriously great. Peace and love for all

[@BobbyTucker]

Richard Pryor is my all-time favorite Comedian, I hope I never have to replace my vinyl 33 1/3 albums of his, I'll be in deep do-do. We lost a great entertainer when he died.

[@lindareavis5971]

He was the funniest comedian .. I’d love to here his jokes on today’s issues..

[@AlexLopez-sf6nx]

No he wasn't

[@namelessgames1608]

@@AlexLopez-sf6nx who was then

[@gusty9053]

Most of them still apply. Real comedy has a lot of truth in it and some truths are universal. Hear him talking about the network censoring his content because someone found it "offensive".

[@williamroark]

Richard would have a “field day” these days!!!!

[@pamelacass9642]

I loved Richard, but I'd rather hear George Carlin on political issues. Miss them both dearly.

[@user-nd5jc8xv8v]

one of my favs ---thanks uploader RIP Richard

[@jerryj920]

Oct.23rd: Happy birthday Talk Show host-Comedian Johnny Carson, The King of Late Night (1925-2005) winner: 6 Emmy Awards, Peabody Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Presidential Medal of Freedom. Thank you and God bless. RIP Legend. Thanks for the upload, Archilochus Lgn. Blessings

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

The Seventies were pretty freaking awesome.

[@dee1380]

ndeed..

[@fosbury68]

Yes and no.

[@patriciacoker471]

Yes they were I'm s 70s baby

[@Tonysnewhouse]

The seventies nurtured the comedians it started in the 60s Richard Pryor George carlin and others. But the 60s rock real rock ‘n’ roll we’re talking Janis Joplin the doors Jimi Hendrix for the artist that we lost in Seoul so many other great groups to this day that still perform the Beatles Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones who would ever believe that 60 years later they would still be performing. Richard Pryor had a special aired tonight on his behalf “The last days of Richard Pryor” aired 1/16/20 on NBC, he put in his act something that’s funny to most, but real that lived his life style where he states a conversation between his pipe and him. Richard was freebasing cocaine he ultimately tried to commit suicide which is unsubstantiated but he stated it where he was missing either water a lighter and burn himself up badly. He talks as if his pipe is telling him it’s OK with you it’s just you and me Richard, don’t listen to everybody else we got this, I got you covered Richard don’t listen to those other people that care about you, Its just you and me, were in this together Richard... it’s funny to those that haven’t been the slave to the pipe, but to those who had been in the past it’s 100% truth it’s not a rationalization it’s the only thing that makes sense that you’re so far down the rabbit hole with the drugs in it it’s talking to you and you’re not listening to reality friends loved ones family anybody I can explain I don’t understand all I know is I lost everything and when they I say everything I mean a loving wife of 33 years, I managed to keep my shit together for 25 years, I was an electronica engineer at the top of my game work but you start ups as a multimillionaire and they drug check over my life and I just it all away with help and I don’t blame her from my ex. Do you punish me she spent $3 million in four years while we were separated when it was all gone she said she wanted to separate our finances despite that there was nothing left to separate except for real estate and my ass out of my 401(k) I wish I had the soundbite of Richard explaining how the pike took control of him I would play it for my three daughters who have their PhD my middle child has her masters in as a teacher at a college and my younger sister going to college I provide for my family well and they turned out great! I regret every day of my life from the day I got separated. A life that many dream to have. Money does not buy happiness. And if anybody tells you different family is everything! My wife told me after I cleaned up that if I proved it to her for six months we get back together yet she was already having affair with my best friend of 20 years and stab me in the back by spending every penny we had except for our real estate and the money she couldn’t touch. I regret all the harm I did to her and my daughters to say anything less I would not be a man. If your using out of control please listen to this again and don’t make the so dear life altering no going back decisions that I can only say the fight made for me for if I was rational or sane I would never have let it get that far. Aloha!

[@ruthresetar5940]

I loved 'em.

[@elisevautour6292]

Not only do I miss Johnny.... I Loved Richard Pryor. 🇨🇦💜

[@bholaoates1542]

Love this -- good times! Anyone else think "Which Way Is Up?" is the most underrated Richard Pryor movie?

[@jaybillz851]

me

[@artisfu9]

Ohh..."Which Way is UP" was definitely his FUNNIEST Movie...BAR NONE!!!

[@bluecollarlit]

Now I'm writing down this movie, to remember to see it.

[@johnniebanks4832]

💯

[@marvingray5697]

Which Way Is Up, Richard Pryor's funniest movie!! The theme song from Stargard was a number one R&B smash hit. Also was a top 40 hit on the Pop charts.

[@philiptonee6334]

Richard and Johnny. Loved watching them both. RIP.

[@Parkyurkarkas]

Richard Pryor's humanity pulls you into reality.

[@bradleymcavoy3432]

Pryor One of the All Time Greats and Carson a Class Act, They’re Civil and Polite to each Other and Know each Other so Well, How can we ever get back to That?!?

[@tinywarfare9109]

Pryor was just brilliant

[@brandy1883]

They were so rude to Tim, Once Richard stepped, All eyes on him!

[@josephhardaway3]

I remember seeing this when it first aired on television !! LoL ,OMG hilarious !! literally tears running down my face from laughing so hard !! I miss Richard Pryor and Johnny Carson soooo much !! Rest in peace and cheers to 2 of my favorite comedians !!

[@robgoose]

This is the comment I hoped to see!

[@castlegate-nf8yr]

And gene wilder rip

[@gk10002000]

yeah. remember when watching Johnnie late night was the best. did not have 5 copy cat shows on at the same time. Love pryor

[@marvingray5697]

I was 12 years old when also saw this particular episode of Johnny Carson. Normally l'll watch the monologue then on to bed but Richard Pryor was on so l stayed up. Only part l remember to this day was Richard doing the stuttering Chinese, fell out of my bed crying laughing, still funny as hell!!! RIP Richard, Johnny, Tim and Ed.

[@MrVb66]

I would give anything to go back in time through a time machine, think about it the great Tim Conway, the great Johnny Carson, the Great Richard Pryor, all on the same show, this is back when entertainers told the truth it wasn't about the money they all have personality Johnny Carson was the coolest talk show hosts interview ever notice how he sincerely enjoyed Richard Pryor's conversation and thought it was a very funny

[@malcolmjosephmilliner705]

THE KANG OF COMEDY...THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR BLESSING....

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Johnny Carson my favorite show of all times. Till this day I still watch them. To. R.I.P.

[@at1212b]

You can tell when Johnny is having a legit good time. Especially among his peer comediens whom he respects and genuinely finds funny.

[@beatricewoods8377]

When you laughed like Carson did it's good for you.That show was priceless johnny and Richard .

[@mjjohnson9925]

As a child, “Here’s Johnny” was our cue to go to bed!

[@kufarimahdi9636]

MJ Johnson bless you for this comment

[@michelmadaire1436]

yup

[@bluecollarlit]

MJ Johnson I would be in bed, not asleep yet, and I would hear the opening music playing downstairs...

[@Sassy8utube]

Wow me too lol

[@seedroyalnebthetchiefpries2617]

Ours was the Hawaii Five O' theme song. Never saw an eposiod. Lol! My brother and I act as though we were directing the orchestra then when it was done we were out.

[@danishnadir9547]

Nothing fake. Everything on the table.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Everything-especially the coke-on the table.

[@fischkopf]

Knowing the abuse Richard Pryor went through as a child, it's quite sad listening to his anecdotes. Nevertheless, what a genius he was!

[@puppetsock]

The most effective humor often comes from the deepest pain. Not always, but often.

[@coreysullivan5025]

Johnny Carson, Richard Pryor, and Tim Conway...I don’t think you could fit any more FUNNY onto one talk show set.

[@alukuhito]

Check out some old Sammy Maudlin clips on KZbin. Amazing stuff. Just as packed with funny as this.

[@ultimaterankings1154]

Actually they did, there is a clip with Carson, Pryor, and George Carlin (with all due respect to Tim Conway).

[@keffrabey6308]

Richard Pryor a true legend forever !

[@9xxxxxxxxx]

American men had so much class and elan back then. These were some bad muthafuckas in the best sense of the word.

[@Idk-dd2gn]

9xxxxxxxxx what makes you say these two had “so much class”.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Their dignity and warmth in this video, probably.

[@christophermatthias3327]

Greatest Comedian of all time Richard Pryor meets once again the the greatest late night presenter of all time Johnny Carson both fantastic characters

[@terrancep9694]

You could tell Carson genuinely respected Pryor. 🌹

[@fubarlife7776]

I was 10 years old 🤣 RIP Prior and Carson ✌️ thanks for the laughs 😂

[@tonyweaver5953]

Classic....Man, I knew as a kid I was up late if Carson was on. SALUTE two of the GOATS!!!!

[@Grosefrmchrchst]

It's amazing to contrast Pryor in this interview to his first time on Carson in 74. Startling growth as an artist and human being.

[@jwwj30]

I just watched his 79, 80 & 83 appearances back to back to back. Thanks for the tip, I’ll go watch his 74 appearance next. Each time I reflect on where I was living, with who & what our society was going through. The good ol’ days….RIP

[@tyqohanh9991]

The stuttering Chinese bit is the funniest thing I've seen a long time.

[@shmookins]

7:34 "Killing the wind"; that's a new phrase for me. I like it. A little poetic.

[@patriciacoker471]

Man I use to pick the smallest switch and walk in the house beating the wind.

[@mattpoochi6964]

I know it’s not politically correct now but my mom allowed me to watch Richard at the age of eleven and he enriched my life. My mom and I watched the first televised laugh off of Eddie Murphy and we laughed so hard together. Eddie got ripped off that night! But he came back and showed the world when he joined SNL. ✌️🥰 much love for their comedy

[@snapcrackle4077]

Folks don't know that Pryor and Carson party'd together

[@deborahhardsway2255]

Snap Crackle I came here to look back, Witherspoon said on Jamie Foxx show,they both did more than partied,they both liked that White?I knew Pryor did,but Jhonny I thought was drinking

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Even after Johnny retired he kept doing coke.

[@uhuruwarrior8846]

Johnny was hitting that white with rich

[@uhuruwarrior8846]

Johnny kept playing wit his nose the whole interview u know on commercial break they was hittin that snow

[@06BIBOI]

Strong rumor has it they fucked a few times !

[@petec6159]

These are jokes from Richard Pryor live in concert! His best in my opinion.

[@daddysmith1376]

Richard Pryor he had them funny bones man!.. miss the guy big time!

[@deedontcare584]

THis dude literally freestyled his talents lol

[@imchrisirvin]

Dwayne Shaw the stuttering Chinese waiter is one of his greatest bits. It's recorded material, although he did go off the cuff with it here. Richard was awesome!

[@marshafanchin1451]

God I miss the days when we could laugh at each other and TALK Every once in awhile I look up old stuff and laugh ALOT

[@Matlockization]

I think Johnny Carson and Richard Pryor were separated at birth because these guys get along so well.

[@williamallen7005]

They get a long because they were both coked up lol

[@madedigital]

THEY BOTH DID LINES COKE THATS WHY

[@666kinski]

But yet Pryor was on Johnny multiple times..explain that shit?!

[@havmercy2349]

@@madedigital together...backstage..ALL NIGHT!

[@christinamitchell6796]

Yeah bushkin Carson's attorney eluded in his book Richard prior was one of the only people he truly got along with or liked.

[@spykerhond7008]

Back in the day when you could still have a smoke on tv.

[@patriciacoker471]

Yes smoking everywhere.

[@evelynjoyce]

Nobody misses that.

[@teresalinton5898]

seems weird now

[@nickruff2216]

Good ole days...

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Good riddance

[@angelanetherton8240]

I was a Richard Pryor fan since i was like 8...Im 43 now.My dad would watch him and cheech and chong all the time and Richard was far more funny to me..I miss him so and i miss my dad sitting watching Richard Pryor in the movie "The Toy',together just laughing him me and my brother..My dad passed little before Richard did in his mid 40s just to young to of died but he sure gave me some great memories of my childhood and Richard Pryor was one we definetly loved and watched together...May they both R.I.P hope Richard is telling my dad some good ones up there!!!

[@smooveoper8or425]

"I didn't really want to know Johnny", LOL Pyror is too sharp for the room.

[@2BESTdogBLUE]

@Smoove Oper8or.... YES!! TO SHARP FOR THE ROOM❤️

[@paxwallacejazz]

He really was cool and smart and very very damaged. When he was on though he was the funniest cat I've ever seen well it's a tie Robin Williams too.

[@sensey07]

One of the things Carson could do was handle just about any kind of guest - I used to sit up at night watching the show and it was amazing.

[@Peetstarpoet]

Who is here watching this right now for the first time like me

[@nunomartins4265]

Pryor was a genius, such a shame he left so early

[@hutchu1]

Clicked on it to watch Richard Pryor. And there he is Tim Conway. Both funny men. RIP Both of you legends

[@arthurworkman4399]

Everything about Richard is funny he has a funny type of walk. I've noticed it long before but now I'm really noticing it a lot more.

[@winkminer]

I miss Richard Pryor; Old Man Mudbone and so many more. Genius!

[@johnmoser2689]

I kinda wished the old 79 commercials were still in there... I was eleven when this aired

[@BatMite19]

Man, I miss the days when people could just speak their mind, be funny, and not be called a racist or a hater.

[@BatMite19]

@@Vijay7090 I'm Pryor .. no, I'm Carson! Wait ... what?

[@evelynjoyce]

Which people? The Klan?

[@praisemobile7562]

Those days you are speaking of never existed.

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@BatMite19 man you are not lying real talk

[@sohooded]

We will always miss your brilliance and sweetness, Richard.💕💕

[@ksteiger]

Best censored "F" word of all time!!!!

[@ladybluetexan]

California Suite is a very funny movie. It's written by Neil Simon, who wrote The Odd Couple. RPryor is really good in it.

[@Fleshaga]

Johnny Carson barely kept it together lol Richard was waaay to much of a powderkeg at that time, back then this type of humour was unheard of on TV because it wasn't allowed at all. The N-word was not ok to say for a few years, and then came Richard ... Made light of everything and everyone could let out a nervous laugh. Compare years. Dave Chapelle? Exact same routine. (look at previous Richards standups) Literally word for word routines. Richard was brilliant. Just brilliant

[@Cocoa13]

Fleshaga Richard was Johnny favorite comedian he has been on show plenty of times

[@stickman1742]

Actually Pryor is not the person that changed the censorship. He along with George Carlin may have been the funniest people, but it would be wrong to say this wasn't allowed and Pryor changed it all. Censorship was being removed by end of the 60s and things changed dramatically in the 70s. All in the Family was saying the N-word along with a million others slurs in a 1971 comedy. By the late 70s this was really old hat. The 70s may actually be the only decade where Hollywood wasn't uptight and people were free. Censorship didn't fade until late 60s and came roaring back in the 80s in a big way. The really big media companies don't want entertainers to have freedom. They hate the 70s while most of the viewers and performers loved it.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@stickman1742 good call. the 70`s is where EVERYTHING took off, especially after the swing`in `60`s. name 2 horror flix in 1965? 1974. EXORCIST, ROSEMARYS BABY. Cocaine/Heroin runnin? FRENCH CONNECTION, SUPERFLY and many others. Sex on screen tit shots and ass shots? to many 2 name. I liked CARRIE myself. SISSY SPACEK was scary fine. SEKA and JOHN HOLMES were cool also.

[@anthonyallen8916]

Brilliant chemistry!!

[@SingleTax]

Both comedic legends, both from the Midwest, one black, one white -- and getting along like two old friends. That's as America as it gets.

[@almagore1]

I identify with Richard Pryor so much! I am 74 y/o When I was 6 y/o and my brother was 3 y/o, my Mother was divorced and couldn't afford to support us so we lived with her parents, my Grandparents. They were great but strict. Right away my Grandparents put a "switch" in the kichen window so we could see what e would be spanked ewith if we disobeyd. They told us don't you dare come home from school and say that your teacher hit you. That measns you did something wrong vand we will hit you too. You might say they were mean butg no, they loved us and prepared us for life in the real world. I thank God ofteh for my Grandparents who were born in 1890 and 1898.

[@patriciacoker471]

Amen

[@TheBunnyodeath]

the interview is brilliant. and you know Richard is a certified Genius. he turns Carson into the interviewee. starts asking questions. and I wealth this and see how respect and decency was given to people on thier merit and thier skills not the color of thier skin even though Richard grew up with a lot of hate and racisim. and he didn't care. he did but he didn't because he saw the hurt and destructiveness of racism. but he has fucking gold shoes. had huge audiences and he made a lot of people laugh. that's noting but a force of positivity. now we got Chappell and Paul Moony Bill Burr even Tim Minchin. all could talk and speak about racisim but with understanding humor grace and brilliance. so woth out getting to wordy. just gonna say RIP Richard your loved and appreciated. thank you we sure need your reincarnated spirit now. youd be probably more political but done a lot of good.

[@joannfagen4457]

It’s great to watch the comedy pros relax and enjoy mixing it up with each other.

[@wowforreeel]

Two great people.

[@brucesmith596]

wowforreeel He just came from Brando’s.

[@peytonbell5637]

Bruce Smith thats corny

[@lynnsmith4]

I love this time when things weren't so staged and comedy just happened on the spot.

[@beatricewoods8377]

Yes those two were great together. Chinese joke 😂

[@Mr_Azali]

A lot of people don't understand that Richard Pryor did this off the cuff shit with NO BLUEPRINT. He instinctively knew "funny" in a way that hadn't been explored. Its pure genius. Every great comedian after him learned from him.

[@popps7198]

I would hear my dad calling me 3 blocks away. Before any of my friends would say "Bobby Your dad is calling you" I would already be on my bike. He wouldn't call my name, it was a whistle.

[@beatle9239]

You just reminded me.I had a neighbor who did that. It seemed different to me , but I never thought much of it. A silly childhood memory.

[@gmaureen]

Popps71 My dad did the same thing. He had his own special whistle so you knew it was him calling you.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Yo Conway was wiping tears from his eyes after that stuttering Chinese joke Richard was a genius

[@captinweestain526]

Thank you Richard

[@robd5326]

The best there ever was..He was awesome in The Toy and him and Wilder were like peanut butter and jelly

[@richardmiller3839]

Love Richard and Johnny. RIP both of you.

[@ebonygray4895]

all time favorites all of them.Rich,Tim,andddddddddddddddddddddd Johnny!!!

[@caesaraortizg539]

so cool to see Johnny having a good time with Pryor

[@depaola63]

My youth ! Great times indeed, I was 16 on this night ..*

[@hippie564]

Pryor was smoking a cig on the set! Mannn, I haven't seen that in years!

[@professorjams]

Richard had the worst childhood..... People think he's kidding...

[@thaloh]

Yeah, it must've stung him inside having to make up some of the stories of his parents like that. People didn't find out until later that he grew up in a brothel, his dad was a pimp, his mom was a prostitute and his grandmother was an extremely abusive madame.

[@Michael-rg8rh]

professorjams has been an all time gone so far

[@skeneward3104]

Yes his autobiography is hair raising to say the least. Amazing soul though. A master storyteller. Greatly missed.

[@hordakskeletor4345]

Richard Pryor & Rodney Dangerfield are my 2 comedy goats!!!!💯

[@thorntonwhite5437]

Twitter account is blessing and I hope it will be 🙏😇 🙏.