Richard Pryor Carson Tonight Show 27/7-1979

[@thetruth8404]

You could tell that Johnny loved having Richard Pryor on. RIP 🙏

[@astabono7177]

😓💗💕🌹

[@NikkoNikko98]

looks like they were actually friends :)

[@brianstanfield104]

Well said.

[@marthareeves8234]

Yes I think that they are friends and love each other company great team

[@MLK-KAEFENTERPRISES]

I agree. He seems very fond of Pryor and Pryor genuinely likes him.

[@rochellejohnson3909]

There will never be another as Brilliant as Mr.Pryor 👑💜🙏🏾I miss you 👵🏽

[@dianehaaf9697]

I sure do miss Richard

[@rochellejohnson3909]

@@dianehaaf9697 Me too, a beautiful kind👑 man inside and out 👵🏽🙏🏾💜

[@howdy1487]

Richard could read the phone book and it would be hilarious. He had the amazing ability to make anything funny by the way he said it. Anything except "hold up that funeral and let the beer truck go by."

[@Rescue162]

I was 13 in 1979 when this aired. So many wonderful things about this: the genius of Pryor and the wit of Carson. Donna Summer was the star singer on the radio and the Pittsburgh Steelers were NFL champions. The best of times.

[@brucehallett1989]

The rapport between these two men is unbelievable. Two comic geniuses at the top of their game, could watch these guys talk to each other all day.

[@buntaii9878]

He was a tortured soul but he left us an incredible legacy! Same can be said for Robin Williams and John Belushi! 3 Legends who are missed dearly!

[@randallheard1498]

Plain and simple the king of comedy🎤🎤🎤 Richard Pryor rest in peace.

[@christophermatthias3327]

Absolutely right RIP Richard Pryor

[@dr8ke.k500]

Great chemistry between Johnny and Richard. May they be resting in peace.

[@durango8882]

Two Legends ✌🏻

[@russellregan4736]

U can tell they were good friends

[@goldenera4ever]

Two of the greatest that ever lived and will never be replicated.

[@MrBigR928]

👍🏿

[@moneyonline1588]

How true my friend.

[@bodybyjay1]

2022 and I'm still laughing my ASS OFF at this! Richard Pryor, The GOAT!

[@craigprice1598]

most definitely, the best whoever did it

[@danl6933]

Mr. Carson, You were and are the best of all late-night TV hosts. You set the standard for all late-night hosts, and I feel sorry for the hosts who have come after you. I grew up watching you and hope to meet you some day. As I'm over 70, our meeting is getting closer each day. Dan

[@tron.44]

Well said. He was one of the greats, Carson and Cavett. Cavett had a talent as well, a real gift of gab.

[@AnthonyBrown-to2ie]

Man I didn't know how cool Johnny Carson was.Thank u both for the old 1970s glory days Love you Richard.

[@jacktrppr1]

You forget how natural these old interviews were....way more of an actual conversation compared to how structured it is now.

[@jimberlygridder183]

A Song For Dee Vee Yeah but its always difficult to watch Carson struggle with the obvious discomfort he feels with Richards "blackness"....im sure other people see it too. Its cringy at times.

[@kawaiiafangirl]

I absolutely agree. It seems like at some point in the 90s that these interviews started to sound too rehearsed. I've watched numerous Carson and Letterman interviews from the 70s and 80s as well as some from Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin, and Mike Douglas and they all sound authentic and real- there would be lulls of course but it all sounded genuine at the very least.

[@SunAndMirror]

Mhm. With the old Carson and such, convos are a lot looser. Obviously there are talking points but, man...modern talkshows just slam the segue right into the next topic like a brick wall. They get done plugging a movie and out of nowhere a really specific personal topic, "So i heard you were teaching your daughter how to ride a bicycle!"

[@jacal420]

I couldn't find this further from the truth. I believe Johnny was a genuine fan

[@jblumemusic4455]

Richard and Johnny had amazing chemistry together.

[@Wilson.katie815]

I love these old Carson clips. He let the guests tell stories and be funny, interesting and human.

[@eclay432]

He is so right about the treatment of the elderly in hospitals or out. Today people seem to idolize "first responders" and others like tv and movie stars and such. Well these people all get old and then they are dropped like a sack of potatoes. Other cultures revere their elders and should. In the U.S. they are treated like shit. The budget for elder services should be higher than the military budget. Kids want everything and want it now but it shouldn't work that way. You hear Richard Pryor say he's been in the business 20 years and has worked every day. It doesn't come easy you have to work at anything you do. When your time is up you should be assured you will be cared for with dignity. We are all assured of one thing after birth and that's death. Respect your elders and care for them until they pass on its only right so let's start to change things in this country and make our elders want for nothing.

[@Aniontedone]

Amen!!! Hallelujah!!!

[@VarnaVix]

Young people are angry at older people (and vice versa) because the opportunities for a decent future are shrinking. Rather than blaming the system that has taken more and more away from ordinary Americans, and enriched only the very wealthy, Americans resent everyone over (and under) a certain age. This is a society that views most people ultimately disposable, and it is tearing the country apart.

[@ghanasoul]

“Richard Pryor: Live in Concert” was the FIRST time a film was released of just a comic doing a stand up routine. It was VERY innovative at the time. Pryor kinda has his “Bustin’ Loose”, “Stir Crazy” look here. It’s interesting the film was called “Family Dreams” later renamed “Bustin’ Loose”.

[@nVizhonTeam]

One of the greatest comic minds of all times...we miss ya Richie!

[@loriraymond6789]

Lame

[@webgpu]

and he even sings!!!

[@beckerabstracts]

We are all imperfect but there must be a special place in Heaven for those who could make the world laugh.

[@carolwickowski7169]

I agree Richard is up in heaven loosing up the lord a little The lord created Richard And is enjoying the clean,truthful,playful Fun God is great and his creation will never stop giving me belly- busting laughs What a creation PURE P E R F E C T I O N GOD HAS UP THEIR THE GREATEST LINE-UP OF COMEDEINS PRYOR, WILLIAMS , CARLINE, DANGERFEILD & CARSON WHAT A BUNCH AAEEEEE!! HIGH OOOOOOOOO

[@leonbridges1802]

The suit, shirt , and tie that Johnny is wearing would be in style today, classic attire never goes out of style . 🖤👽

[@goodwilj]

I watch Richard Pryor and Robin Williams now from when they were young and I get depressed. Miss them. My favorite film with Richard Pryor was silver streak when he played the waiter on the train. He killed it.

[@issiewizzie]

I grew up in this era but I have to celebrate life no matter how bad it is. At least we have all the youtube videos to reminisce about

[@nickycotton6137]

Aye, but gutted he slagged off Gene Wilder! Those 2 seemed perfect together.

[@marcoevans2155]

The police beer joke was actually hilarious, because he's Richard Pryor

[@ETRacing]

I didnt think that studio could be big enough for that much talent!

[@rebeccadavis7219]

LOVED HOW THEY CONNECTED.

[@randyfrost1160]

This is the best interview ever . Reasons of my own..unreal..Rip..

[@corvavw6447]

RiP je blijft altijd in mijn herinnering. Beste mens .

[@nickstojanovic8868]

Wow. Long gone are those days where you can light up a smoke on late night TV. Miss you big time Rich.

[@deejay8403]

The movie Pryor mentioned that he was going to work on called “Family Dream” with Cicely Tyson actually turned out to be named “Bustin’ Loose,” released in the spring of 1981. Pretty funny movie

[@EricBlackmonEricBlackmonMusic]

Two of the greatest funny men that ever lived being funnier than today's comics just sitting around having a conversation.

[@hcxii]

I love seeing them shake hands and greet each other, it's a beautiful thing to see in time where that doesn't exist anymore. Genuine greetings for someone you enjoy seeing, its beautiful.

[@johnguichard8498]

Greatest comedian ever, and I can also relate to lying on the beach wondering if some manic is going to bust me on my head 😂😂😂😂 you never can tell.

[@Daiyaan_1990]

Super rare. Thank you so much. Please keep them coming.

[@goodboyringo9716]

Richard's personal life was his , I don't judge him because of what he did. It's so sad he isn't with us , what a funny guy.

[@lefonzopollock4345]

"How ironic" 50 years from now (if I'm still here) I don't want to be sick! Richard Pryor 1979

[@loriraymond6789]

As he hits the torch..

[@jamilray2]

Rest In Heaven both Richard Pryor and Johnny Carson

[@ThunderlipsPDX]

I have been trying to find this clip for years!!! I always remember Johnny’s joke but could never remember Richard’s. Best day ever!

[@skyavalanche]

If I only had a dime for every time Johnny grabs the knot of his tie 💰💰💰💰💰

[@marcdavis2745]

I Really Miss Johnny Richard Too

[@bullet1218]

I miss Richard and Johnny...both were masters of what they did...💯

[@HoosierRooster]

Undisputed number 1 comic of all time

[@thatsMrSmileytoyou]

Negative. Rodney Dangerfield's got his number

[@kennethbredow3098]

Stir Crazy was and is so funny!

[@RobJazzful]

...and such a genuinely sweet man, as can be seen here.

[@christinescott5853]

I also think Jonathan winters was great too

[@t.wynderogriffin798]

Rich is no1!!!!

[@RebelRob34]

Johnny is still the best EVER, and nobody has even been close.

[@echoecho3108]

Thanx muchly for sharing this little gem, Archy! I saw it 'back when', and it's still such a great interview. Nah. Make that, a great interaction. I'm crying. I don't know if it's because I miss these brilliant, beautiful men, or because I'm laughing so hard. Probably for both reasons. I've been watching, and enjoying Johnny since his first Tonight Show from New York. I recently saw Richard in the movie he was describing here. Actually, I had already seen it in the theatre first-run. They changed the title, and released it as 'Busting Loose'. I highly recommend it. Richard was so wonderful in this. He was fabulous with his many dramatic moments, as well as his comedic ones. I do miss both of these gentle men. RIP, Johnny and Richard, and thanx so very much for the magic, music, and memories. (edit for typo)

[@daviddaniel4687]

It would have been cool to see these two make a movie together.

[@marcossan9988]

The beautiful legend Richard ❤️

[@gilbertsix7106]

richard pryor and rodney dangerfield are my favorite comedians

[@fefe9111]

It's amazing Johnny C, died on January 23rd 2005. And Richard Pryor died 11months later December 10th 2005 they really dug each other. You could tell by JC"s interview with RC he rarely talked with guess during commercial breaks.. well atleast that's what Jerry Seinfeld said on his Nexflix show comedians In Cars Getting Coffee ☕

[@danheilman7729]

Two masters.

[@loriraymond6789]

One master.

[@zeldasmith6154]

It's raising people from the dead. He was so brilliant and funny and honest and fierce and tender.

[@hakimrouachi5940]

Il cachait bien son vice de la drogue vraiment magnifique ons dirait vraiment qu'il est normal bravo Richard Pryor repose en paix Amen 🙏🙏🙏 cordialement 🇨🇵🙏

[@alexborundaiii6753]

one of the great as thank s for sharing ...Carson family......Merry Christmas

[@johndalton3180]

Adults having an entertaining conversation.

[@RobertNES816]

Two legends.

[@user-kv7kt6jm8p]

Pryor rules!!! Even today his comedy holds up. Nobody even comes close, nobody will ever top Mr.Pryor.

[@dackmont]

7:54 That "police directing traffic" gag is actually pretty funny in the right context, e.g. as part of a sketch. All about the setup...

[@athomerecordschannel]

No one on that stage made it 50 years 😢. But good question Johnny.

[@MalcolmGDotson3]

Wow, prophetic.

[@geraldmcwilliams2460]

Oh my God Richard is funny

[@FashF_Gaming]

Richard Pryor greatly missed .god and heaven must be laughing nonstop

[@derrickgreene8638]

KING PRYOR 👊💥💥💥💯💯🖤👝🔥🔥🔥👁✅!

[@donnamoats4733]

Is fantastic interview. I love all these old Carson clips. Sad how Richard talks about wanting to live and be healthy as he smokes his cigarette. People didn't get it

[@devonzastre1702]

Strange he use to always talk about his memory all the time and that how the Gentleman went. R.i.p Good sir.

[@jameswright7189]

Dearest President Trump, I am a nobody. I am fly-over material. Yet, I demand an audience with you. One of the many callings that I missed in my 61 years was that of "mediator." I have some of the answers you seek. Fly me there, or here, or wherever. Let me spill my guts to you for the good of this country. Peace out, Name of Jim, as in "...name of Pete..." from the 'sirens' scene. Please God Almighty, make this go Viral.

[@danheilman7729]

Pryor will never be topped.

[@loriraymond6789]

Umm he was. And will continue to be

[@loiswright6838]

He left us too soon. Had MS

[@loriraymond6789]

Umm freebasing coke brought on the ms..so I dont feel sorry for this here fool

[@OmarScruggs]

Funny thats me on the beach. I cant close my eyes for more than 30 secs at a time. Feel like someone gone stomp me

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Pryor was the best 'Stand-Up Story-Teller' since Danny Thomas...an art-form that has more or less vanished in the last 20-yrs*

[@skyavalanche]

I sure miss him..and bell bottoms.

[@mandoleyva9163]

Talk about foreshadowing. Legends make it look easy. Too funny

[@tsherman393]

Johnny's joke made me laugh:)

[@jacobsladder6715]

The greatest

[@dimebagdave77]

Thank you

[@cupcakejonez7923]

Richard's daughter Rain didn't care for Jennifer. She said it herself in an interview

[@keithgreenan1850]

One of the greatest talk show guests.

[@user-fn2pe5ym9x]

ICON

[@loriraymond6789]

Yeah All amped up so s fool Yay hes great

[@graxjpg]

Carson before letterman came around was so much more raw. Almost progressive in a keen sense.

[@beeshaw9924]

Letterman sucked

[@jacobsladder6715]

Richard Pryor the guest was the best comedian ever.. all comedians back this up as well.

[@johndalton3180]

@Deese Knutz you're a moron.

[@andreahogan648]

To me Johnny Carson was the best talk show host in his time. I am black I just couldn't get enough of Johnny Carson. Loved the skits he would do the best yet can l get amen.

[@graxjpg]

@@jacobsladder6715 I completely agree. Pryor is the sun that everyone else revolves around in comedy to me.

[@christinescott5853]

I can't believe Richard has been gone for 13 years

[@kennethknox5550]

H

[@loriraymond6789]

Aha Yeah he's super dumb

[@EdgarGonzalez-dh2et]

Richard always cracked johnny up.

[@gowmitch069]

I can't relax on the beach either while my missus can sleep just fine 😂

[@schinaro]

Thanks

[@reinacoffee8557]

Johnny was born to be the greatest tv host of all times, and Cid Caesar, Richard Pryor, and Jerry Lewis were born to be the greatest comedians of all times!

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

Johnny asks Richard what he'll be doing in fifty years. It's about 39 years since this interview. Crazy...

[@jeffkatt]

Richard had about 26 more years to go!

[@loriraymond6789]

Freebasing

[@loriraymond6789]

@@jeffkatt to waste

[@jeffkatt]

@@loriraymond6789 he was and always will be a comedic icon who gave inspiration to countless comedians who still strive to be as impactful as he was. Yeah, he had his demons like everyone else. He spoke truth about life. Drugs. Racism. Sex. Relationships and everything else in between. He was a realist. He always spoke about his own misgivings. Haters hate the truth.

[@darnagutter863]

Clearly Carson absolutely loved Richard Pryor. But he was very loveable inspite of his sometimes raunchiness. Pryor was true to himself; and loved for it.

[@nickycotton6137]

What if everyone did that! For some reason he got away being the real him & showed his true colours. Sad, but still respected the *legend* 😍

[@eprofessio]

Sleep is relaxing -Richard Pryor-

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

LEGENDS

[@marcillioficino4663]

Pryor in top form here.. funny as hell.

[@loriraymond6789]

Umm if being on blow is top form..check ur life

[@marcillioficino4663]

Lori, Lori, Lori... If you weren't so dull-witted, you would have recognized the obvious; that I was praising Pryor's comedic genius, not his lifestyle choices. ~ Maybe you better check your IQ.

[@loriraymond6789]

@@marcillioficino4663 yuppies ur right im... "dumb"🤣🤣😂hit NA BRO

[@loriraymond6789]

@@tonymaxwellhatt1175 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 original blahaaaaha🤣🤣🤣thx gramps 4 a 🤣🤣🤣

[@ttacking_you]

"talkin' 'bout" is like Pryor's instant punchline delivery system.

[@poopsieguillory7416]

I KNOW that was a Joint he was smokin'!

[@willzer808]

I was 3.5 months old at this stage, jesus H

[@Danimal77]

I was 1 year and 9 months old.

[@graxjpg]

I wasn't born for almost 20 years

[@paulgraham4567]

I'd be born in five months.

[@royclark7737]

Still, wow, lucky too! Thanks y tube.

[@WilliamFHenry]

Maybe some of the steam was from the hippo and he was put out that it wasn't even Friday yet!

[@wakem3951]

Legend the music was perfect

[@daiesison]

Carson adjusts his tie a hundred times.

[@graxjpg]

The demons he sold his soul to are constantly tightening it. Or he's all hopped up on those jazz cigarettes

[@loriraymond6789]

Cuz hes uncomfortable e s junkie

[@chrissytina6379]

@@graxjpg you think he sold his soul?? I'd like to hear your take.

[@graxjpg]

@@chrissytina6379 I think that if someone could figure out how to sell their soul, more people would do it.

[@sead5794]

11:29 H-e_y .. my God he is relaxing 💀💀💀💀 the way he said hey🤣🤣🤣

[@CategoricalImperative]

Pryor was not amused that Carson was wearing blackface in a commercial. But overall you can tell they like each other.

[@damonjohnson2881]

True King of Comedy

[@dennisdonnelly7794]

Sad neither one was alive 50 years from the date of that conversation

[@tikabass]

The beer truck joke works very well in French.

[@laurencefishburnt8866]

I'm an idiot... I don't understand the joke

[@tikabass]

@@laurencefishburnt8866 In French, "une bière" is a beer, but "une bière" is also a coffin.

[@quicksilverlacey]

@@tikabass Very interesting, thanks for sharing

[@christopherfritz3840]

Fascinating. I've watched.. BACKWARDS.. all the JC appearances starting I 1983. HERE.. he looks absolutely healthy! And YET! Even in the 1980 appearance he's cool. Man.. total BS! Probably high here.. ☻💥🔥🔥🔥

[@maximusprime3459]

If he's filming Bustin' Loose at this point, he's not far off from his burn incident.

[@bboyStuntZ]

It's interesting because Richard Pryor makes little jokes about old people here and the same way he was talking to imitate an old person is the same way he ended up sounding when he got old and sick

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

....."I can't believe it's a Thursday " 😂😂😂

[@gilbertsix7106]

you know conan could have kept the tonight's show going good. jay Leno wrecked it.

[@heydayma10513]

Brains of Comic Steel..Pryor that is!