Richard Pryor - Mud Bone

[@davidmalik9821]

Mudbone was one of the greatest philosophers that ever lived. Rest in Perfect Peace & Power my brother Richard.

[@drewbarker1068]

True that!!! Philosopher Mudbone!!!! And rest in peace indeed to the greatest to ever make us laugh!

[@GeorgeM-l4g]

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[@Pete-lp5pw]

I’m white and 72 years old and I was listening to Mr. Pryor in 1973 as a young Marine in California. RIP Richard. Even God will appreciate your comedy!!!!🙏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cz8087]

Ooorah Devil dog

[@MelvinJohnson-xi1se]

I was born in 72 and grew up watching him because of my pops. Love you Mr. Pryor.❤

[@franksayre9011]

72 here too. I have yet to hear anyone funnier.

[@Pete-lp5pw]

@@franksayre9011 👍

[@IsaacWatson-vm8no]

@@MelvinJohnson-xi1seSS s s

[@DaveSmith-tt3uh]

This man's Comedy Genius will NEVER be duplicated...R.I.P. Mudbone

[@BayleighHorne]

This entire skit was off the cuff all on the fly.Brilliant... Rest in Peace Richard Pryor....Thank-you for the great laughs and memories..

[@shawngill5676]

The GREATEST if not the BEST Comedian in the history of Comedy period.

[@philipalbanese]

Absolutely….And every comedian would agree with that :)

[@ericmagee9054]

Greatest and best are synonyms

[@jonistafford5381]

Agreed

[@redneckshaman3099]

I'm addicted to pigger nussy 🤠

[@mensablonde826]

He was the GREATEST ever! No one will ever hold a candle to him. I saw him when he first got famous in the 70s. I have never heard anyone in my life that could make me laugh like Richard.

[@artm630]

So I was lucky enough to go to this show. Me, my two uncles(one who is seen taking pictures) and two friends. We are/were all BIG Richie fans. We stayed in line all night at the Hollywood Palladium to get good seats but when the doors opened and we went in, the first rows were already taken. That sucked but my point is, we were there on the first night and being huge fans started chanting Mudbone, Mudbone, he didn't have a skit ready at that time so this Mudbone skit he must of come up with overnight cuz we didn't get to see it. Anyway, just taking the credit for getting you all getting to hear Mudbone one last time. LOL.

[@lindabaugh7778]

I'm thank you for making laungh

[@ericlawton3942]

Right On 👍👍😂😂

[@johnnymonroe9383]

P0

[@samarnold2893]

Bullshit

[@orlandonostagiafever1964]

Historic event

[@allisonroberts1379]

“Keep some sunshine on your face.” Best advice I ever heard!

[@increasekru5123]

I take that as if there's no sunshine on your face, you must be dead.

[@wordsoffire2416]

You forgot “and rub it all around” 😅

[@doneladams9911]

😂got some yesterday very ☀️🌞 it felt good

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Incredible a person could sit down and show 10,000 people a part of his soul like that, and just have it feel so natural. RIP to the GOAT.

[@tonyneilson1652]

The truest comedy is birthed in pain. I've seen and enjoyed comedians from the fifties onwards and Mr. Pryor was a master at converting pain to comedy and; in my opinion, was one of the greatest comics to provide laughs to humanity over the past 70+ years. So much of what passes for comedy nowadays consists predominately of statements that are at other peoples expense - an easy way to get a laugh. True comedy is very hard work. Even Hollywood and the Academy never appreciated the art of comedy until very recently. Genius's like Richard Pryor deserve all the praise we can muster.

[@jeanellecheramie6890]

💯👍👍👍👍

[@dantecarroll2435]

Correction he is the greatest of all time

[@josephwhelan192]

When I was a kid we had a bootleg copy of a Richard Pryor tape. It had a Mudbone story on it. We played it so much you couldn’t even make words out of it any more. By then it didn’t even matter. We knew it by heart. That’s been 35 years ago, I still remember it word for word. Long live king Richard!

[@SpectaclePictures]

Tell us the story!! I love mudbone!

[@palcanon6888]

You definitely were blessed as we all are who enjoyed the one and only Richard Pryor!

[@gregwallace7867]

THE BEST EVER!!!

[@danwilliams1920]

I landed in Juvenile Hall when I was 15, and there was this kid in there that knew one of Richard Pryor's albums by heart. You closed your eyes and listened to him, it was like Richard Pryor himself was talking from out of his cell. Midnight in Juvey with some faceless kid doing the greatest Pryor impersonation I've ever heard for a cellblock full of delinquents.

[@DrankSippaa]

Tell ussss

[@karenmilcarek8299]

It's September 2022 and I'm watching this and laughing my ass off. I love you and miss you terribly, Richie.

[@createaccount974]

"Keep some sunshine on your face..." Simple, beautiful words. The G.O.A.T.

[@createaccount974]

@@Matteblak what’s to get?!

[@ajjohnson3497]

We were lucky to have him for a day, let alone decades.

[@jeffreywells3884]

Feel the same way. He gave some kind of resolution to what pain you may be feeling. And maybe let you know you ain't alone.

[@michellebabicz2143]

So true. Best comment ever!

[@tonyduran4293]

"better have some fun and plenty of it!" words to live by!! RIP Mudbone and Mr. Pryor

[@RonsWorld5]

The GOAT, Mr. Richard Pryor. Yes, “Keep some sunshine on your face.”

[@sarahs2288]

This man was a comedic genius. My stomach hurts from laughing so hard. He was taken far too soon. Keep some sunshine on your face, Ritchie. ❤️

[@curtisclark3709]

There will never anyone compared to Richard Pryor! He said it best!

[@JorgeGarcia-we1xk]

Jerry Bubba Dubb

[@OlSgtLove]

Rest in Peace Richard Pryor....Thank-you for the great laughs and memories.

[@2209009pm]

Richard Pryor was one of the most talented comedians that ever lived. He was taken way too soon, RIP Richard.

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

sob

[@sunkistler]

Absolutely Paul. There will never be a comedian as talented or as funny as richard pryor. 👍

[@ozziecrosby2092]

.... Agreed

[@steamfox6877]

Yeah who took him?

[@williepeters172]

He was the greatest

[@biggjuntao3090]

Richard’s comedy style was just truth, that’s why we loved him.💯

[@roberttaylor6694]

NO DOUBT!

[@RSTI191]

This entire skit was off the cuff all on the fly. Brilliant..

[@keithjefferson2196]

Yep

[@lynnwilson2615]

Lord Jesus. Our heavenly Father out did Himself with this one. Thank You God for the gift of Mr. Pryor.

[@heidimeigs3109]

Every single time I see him I’m amazed at his level of talent, his pure, brilliant, genius. His vulnerability always shone through. He was honest and real. There has never been anyone to equal him. There are certainly good comics since then, each really good in their own way. But Richard was a pure gift to us all.

[@michellebabicz2143]

Dead-on, mate. A vulnerable, thoughtful brilliant talent. He has no equal.

[@music-xr4co]

Richard is still the best ever..he would bring inanimate objects to life like in his mafia routine..he turned the microphone stand into a young Richard Pryor..he humanized animals giving them personalities and then, then..there was mudbone. pure genius.

[@SuperObjector]

Da best ever. RIP

[@Tom-kc9td]

Top notch, his legacy will never die 👍

[@curiouslymavismade]

RIP Richard Pryor. You are a true legend.

[@mrbigg8174]

I had the cassette tapes of Richard. I kept those two tapes for over 20 yrs. And now I can't find them.. miss Rudolf, mudbone, etc. One of the GREATEST.. Richard Pryor..

[@AdrianMorris-op5lv]

The best that ever did it there is no doubt ìn my mind the legend no replacement.

[@archangel357]

I am a scholar of literature. I have written about novels, short stories, poems, and stage plays. Believe me when I tell you that especially with Mudbone, Pryor elevated stand-up comedy to a level that is truly among the greats - Plautus and Terence and Aristophanes and Goldoni and Molière are chilling with their peer in the afterlife. What that man gave us is ART.

[@peggywhite3477]

I truly thank God for Richard Pryor.!💕

[@mike1967sam]

This man was a literal genius in the art of comedy. I love George Carlin, but Pryor has never been surpassed.

[@Bulldog1653]

We all LOVE Mudbone. Absolutely hilarious. Imagine if he had done a Mudbone movie. It would have been a huge hit.

[@Singletary1]

What's amazing about this every time I see this. He was going to stop until he seen the camera crew, got inspired and kept going that what makes him so great. No routine just doing everything right off the head.

[@darkforest33]

unsurpassed genius of comedy, no one even in his galaxy.

[@davidhand7659]

Richard Pryor sharing the wisdom of Mud Bone is my favorite routine from my favorite comic. I grew up with his humor and needed some today. Thanks for posting. 😂

[@larrygraham3377]

This is truly a masterpiece... I will always treasure this wonderful Work of Art by the one and only master ... RICHARD PRYOR . REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER !!! 😇😇😇

[@blackboxingkings2800]

The greatest comedian of all time Richard Pryor RIP 🎤👑🎤🙏😔🙏

[@ctcourtking]

Man this was absolutely genius. Incredible poetry he weaved into a delicious comedy. What an astounding performance by the legendary Richard Pryor.

[@scottrackley4457]

it's amazing to see how he switches into character just like a light switch, one minute Rich, then Mudbone, instantly

[@leroyjenkins4811]

I truly enjoyed this video of the crowd requesting Mudbone, Richard Pryor slipping into character, and the crowd hanging onto every word. He enjoyed doing it for the crowd, and they loved him for doing it.

[@marquistliggins4363]

Stand up comedy wouldn't be comedy with out this man he's a legend

[@spooge33]

Mudbone talking to Richard. It's just an amazing spur of the moment lesson on life. Mr Pryor was a genius.

[@josephlocantore5721]

King Richard the best that ever took to the stage , his comedy was based on real life experiences with real people like mudbone....pure genius..

[@drphot6050]

This is the man King Richard film we should've gotten!

[@OlSgtLove]

I love Richard Pryor, you couldn't help but laugh and bust a gut ...one of my favorites stories of his . I was listening to him since back in 1976 ....as a teenager. Such a very talented man .

[@1313s]

Richard Pryor is the original king of comedy , enough said 👑⭐👑

[@josephtittle55]

Man I miss this guy!He was one of the funniest comedians I ever heard.Thing about that is that this man was exactly 20 years older than me.Now I'm about 5 years away from his age when he died.(December 1st,1940-December 10th 2005)

[@jcw3195]

Years ago, I knew Richard Pryor was a great actor and comedian. I just didn't realize how great he was. Now, May 2023, I've come to understand this man was a unique genius as I re-watch, listen and learn from his performances.

[@killardan1]

Love some Richard Pryor! One of the all time greats. One of my favorites!

[@nicklizardo313]

I was fortunate to see Richard Pryor around 1990's, he was in a wheelchair then and we were seeing a movie in Westwood. What a comedic genius he was. He was one of our bright lights.

[@VENUS.SE7EN]

True Random Story: I finished my mile walk this morning and am sitting near a gorgeous fountain at a park. I haven't caught sunrise in a while. As it came out, I closed my eyes, basked in its warmth, and heard Richard's voice: "Keep some sunshine on your face." I smiled and turned my head over and over to ensure the light touched every part of my countenance. Boy, did it fill me up. The sun is inspiring. 🌅💛 Something nudged me to find this Mudbone monologue, as I haven't watched "Sunset Strip" in ages. When he said the sun came out on Wednesday, I gasped inside because today is Wednesday. 😂 As often as I have seen this standup, I forgot that small detail. Yes, the sun rises daily, but my arbitrarily revisiting this clip felt like a God wink. 🙌🏾😉 It has been a rough life season for me, and He knows this. But He is still there among everything, speaking in ways He knows we'll understand. Thank God for Richard Pryor. He was living art: through all his pain, knowledge, and joy, he put a smile on so many faces and hearts in a way nobody else has. Forever my inspiration. ❤ This anecdote tells us we don't need much to be happy. And whether we are where we want to be or have what we wish, make life a grand old ball. Here's to living, not existing. 💛☀️🌅🌞🌻😉 I love you guys.

[@palcanon6888]

Absolutely Absolutely we were blessed to have this man in our lives even though it was only in the movies. We Still Love You Mr. Richard Pryor!

[@angelinagulizio5830]

There will never be another comedian like Richard Pryor Remembering listening to his albums when I was a kid!!! Worked hard and played hard RIP RP You are missed! ♥️

[@JeffreyCook-w7n]

Words of wisdom coming from a man with nothing but tragedy and tears coming from his words

[@rickw6065]

Funniest human being ever. He'd make folks cry these days.

[@carriecole1025]

I saw him on television at my Mothers house. He was being pushed in a Wheelchair down the aisle, towards the stage, after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I took one look and tears started streaming down my face. Mother asked me what's wrong? I said he reminds me of Terry. (My older brother, the first of five children....) he'd been diagnosed with MS, and dealt with it for a long time. Mr. Pryor's body language, in his wheelchair, made me want to hug him, rock him, and kiss his hands. I want to cry thinking about him. MS is one of the most Horrifying diseases people deal with. God Bless Anyone who has had the MS card dealt to them. Bless their families.

[@TheLooka504]

the greatest of all time Richard Pryor

[@RoarOfWolverine]

When Bob Newhart says you’re the best and his favorite comedian, you’re the best! Bob Newhart was one of the most brilliant of the dry-delivery comedians. He had two hit shows that ran for many years and became classic, so that’s high praise. Of course you don’t need Bob’s endorsement when anyone that has ever heard Pryor knows his genius. Not only was his material funny as hell, but just like George Carlin, there was always a relevant subtext to much of the material. His material is timeless, unlike so many comedians whose material becomes dated quickly.

[@Danger-Dave]

Richard Pryor / Mudbone: All's I can say Is..." keep some sunshine on yer face" ! RIP.

[@southernbelle5078]

I miss and love Richard Pryor. I'm honoring him during Black History Month and everyday.

[@ronniewilkerson2027]

Richard Pryor, only 1 of him ever made. Mr. Meoff!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@mrcanntell]

Richard look like he free styled & killed it.😅🤣😆Respect to Mud Bone & Richard Pryor..🙏🏽

[@seanlockwood5699]

Don’t lighten up, tighten up.

[@mesasavage]

There have been lots of other great comedians and I take nothing away from their accomplishments. But Pryor? He's the King. The greatest of all time. Some others might come close, but they are only close enough to shine his shoes!

[@fernandovidea3245]

He performed mudbone on the spot because his audience asked him to, now a days these comedians wont do that 👊👍👍thats class

[@michellebabicz2143]

I had the good fortune to see this beautiful soul in the early 80s at the Arie Crown theatre in Chicago. He KILLED. A masterclass in humanity. Richard was one of only two performers who could be called a prophet. The other was Lenny Bruce. Kindred souls. I like to picture them in the afterlife, cracking each other up.

[@allenholewa7673]

Absolutely one of the greatest comedians ever. Running down Sunset Boulevard a guy asking me you got a match

[@ajjohnstone7063]

Swear man. Not even today’s Comedians are as close to this level or comedy! Man’s a Genius

[@oneluv72]

You know if Richard can make his own self laugh then that's true art form 2:51 SIMPLY THE BEST!! LIVE IN ETERNAL SPIRIT ALWAYS ANGEL ANCESTOR RP!! 👊🏽 🙏🏽

[@TYB1970]

Eric Kelly- I love to see what makes a comedian laugh!

[@rodgerwoods4971]

I miss the days where we all could laugh at each other and ourselves and others laughed right along with us or at us. But we all laughed together in the end.

[@tyroneprice6642]

I remember Richard Pryor 45 years ago a great talent had one of his albums.

[@dswizzle2457]

I talked to the boy seven days and seven nights He was still on the same subject… Where can I get some more?😂😂😂

[@liamwalters5029]

It’s a classic 😂

[@barrynelson9256]

The greatest of all times . never will there be another like him loved him

[@bolch88bb8]

I've been looking for this and it rocks :) rest in peace brother Richard

[@BaldBossMedia]

Amazing he free styled that whole set Richard Pryor, comedic genius

[@ruebenlaumer3663]

The absolute most funniest person on the planet,, started listening to him I’m 1979 RIP MR PRYOR you gave us a lot of laughs around the fire at night

[@michaelstamp7855]

We miss you soo much Richard .Keep them laughing in heaven!!

[@horaceosirian8993]

God damn the crowd was full of gorgeous human beings backlit by shining golden light like in the style of those 1980s promo pictures....mad classy :)

[@6josephthompson9]

4:18 "hard times" and rubbing the sun on your face is timeless

[@boot_leg_ramen_noodle]

GOAT…and that was off the cuff. NOBODY does it better !

[@scotworx1836]

He tried to bring us all together.. LOVED HIM!!!! HE was the BEST!!!!!!!!

[@walterbriggs272]

Richard was so hilariously funny when I was a kid, I laughed til I had tears. His first mudbone story on record was when he went to Chicago and messed with the voodoo witch!

[@alexthompson9516]

I liked that he could really only talk honestly about himself under the guise of a clown, it's poetic.

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

When i was younger I didn't realize he was doing a character, about his character while staying I'm character 😳 the amount of talent and 4th wall breaking taking place will never be duplicated being how original and groundbreaking it was. All comedians have their own style but being from Peoria, IL I'm a bit biased 😆 in one Mudbone skit he mentioned walking down Jefferson to catch the bus and farting the whole way. Little did he know that a street and building would be named in his honor off Jefferson St. in downtown Peoria. R.I.P. Richie. The world will never get another one and I guarantee he's up there in the clouds with Gene and Robin talking shit about people passing by and telling dirty jokes 😆

[@BKNewrd]

He is mimicking a man he knew... Probably embellished a bit for the sake of stereotype, but that is the joke.. Richard Pryor was not some wounded lion because he could laugh at himself.. That makes him a man. R.I.P.

[@liamwalters5029]

The irony in it is amazing

[@ryanduddy3043]

I interpreted the thought you have about people you love saying things like about what you’ve done or accomplish in what he thinks they would say, they’re opinions that he’s thinks they think about him.

[@All_Hallows_End]

Greatest live performer to ever touch the microphone .R.I.P Richard

[@kyriskustoms2172]

I remember watching this as a kid and loving it because I’m from Mississippi. So when he said Tupelo, it reminded me of home and my great uncles and grandpa!

[@jamesstueber2021]

No doubt the GREATEST RIP and ty for the laughter will never be another although DAVE Chappell is pretty close

[@kimsoolee1880]

Sneaking listening to my grandma records...found pryor... I've been a clown since...ty grandma #MaryH.Allen

[@lesliewhite7665]

Daddy Rich Was one of the best comedies back then. Right 📴 the top!!!!

[@tommymann69]

The real king of comedy Richard pryor

[@juanitahill4832]

He was true comic genius...rip

[@beccamoss7565]

The more I watch him the more I realize how others after him many years later took similar acts from him. What's amazing is Richard didn't have anyone to take from

[@johnbarnett6924]

Thank to all for some Excellent memories John Barnett revisited November 2024 ❤❤ revisted July 24 2024

[@jeremiahedgerson150]

Breast smelt like carnation milk!!! The Goat Rest In Peace my baby Pryor Stating Facts the only way he knew how.

[@jimmythegentile]

that was just brilliant

[@brodocbetty4856]

Richard the GOAT Bernie Mack a close second.

[@mcashnv]

The greatest stand-up comedian of all time.

[@hardheadjames3624]

Mudbone was the best thing he ever did. Love for Mudbone. RIP

[@reelspilltv]

Comedy was in Richard's bone marrow. It was in his DNA. Nobody was funnier. Damn!!! R.I.P Richard Pryor.

[@macmcguffie1003]

Funny Man I and all funny people miss. God Bless You Richard Pryor 😇

[@georginaparamo4129]

Mr. Richard Mudbone Pryor is still the greatest comedian of all time! R.I.P. 💞 Still laughing 2023😆🤣💞😂😃

[@MrBunghole666]

The god of comedy. No question.

[@sandrajminor1045]

Richard Pryor is a GOAT.

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

GOAT=Pontiac GTO?

[@michelehardison5041]

I love Richard Pryor and I cried like a baby when he passed

[@thoroughlywithfoil]

Richard Pryor will ALWAYS be the 🐐