Richard Pryor on Jim Brown - What You Gonna Do?

At Sunset Strip, after his burning experience, Richard describes Jim Brown's reaction to Richard's drug problem.

[@bokrusher]

Even in Richard's deepest depth of addiction, Jim Brown was present with honesty, compassion and love. That's a friend.

[@Paul47Tat]

Good thing Richard wasn't a woman.

[@bokrusher]

@@Paul47Tat Touché

[@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot]

A friend that wasn't looking to get paid.

[@pardus5045]

Jim Brown was imaginary. Right?

[@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot]

@@pardus5045 I thought he was a professional football player in the 70s. I think he is in the hall of Fame.

[@wottevva]

we all need a Jim Brown in our life. rip Richard

[@el6178]

Never there when you need him..

[@BRAgi-zs3mf]

Alleluya

[@kcash6359]

RIP Jim Brown too.

[@sweetblaqcoffey962]

RIP both Richard and Jim Brown 🙏🏽

[@unique74muzik]

@@sweetblaqcoffey962 💔💯

[@jessejordache1869]

By owning everything, Richard Pryor's able to be painfully honest without losing the audience. Another master class by the greatest of all time.

[@beast1160]

Rest in power Richard Pryor and Jim Brown

[@KasimOwens-ux8cj]

My friend is in the Movie with jim brown. Original . Gangster... D u r.... Down. And I knew Paul Moody. I was on stage with him at the black Repertory theater. North Oakland California

[@SkammLykelee]

@@KasimOwens-ux8cj If you met him, you should know his name is not Moody. It's Mooney.

[@omunozl]

It may fly over peoples head or just seem like a joke but when Rich eludes to the pipe talking to him in that seductive voice...As a former addict I can tell you it is that powerful...

[@codyleslie478]

Seriously! The people are all laughing but you know this was a very serious moment for Pryor.

[@888jimm]

Amen Brother Amen....

[@georgefinn2054]

Glad you are a FORMER ADICT. Stay as strong as you need to be to keep it going.

[@tooakki]

Wow, thank God you we're delivered.

[@omunozl]

@@georgefinn2054 Thank you! I found good support many years ago started jogging quit smoking and all the other habits I had .(crack,cocaine,cigarettes drinking,weed). Today I could not be enticed to do any of it ...but I certainly understand the psychological power these habits have on people.

[@OsirisIxchel]

Jim Brown should feel honored. This is a beautiful tribute to him.

[@StreetsNeedIt]

I know I would :') rip Richard

[@p994able]

@Sharkeyes 980 He was a football player and actor in the 60's and 70's. He was very talented. Still alive today. Check out the movie 100 rifles. He was great in there with Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch.

[@clevelandbci9562]

@Violence 32 Literally the greatest running back in NFL history. Scared the s**t out of HOF players who had to tackle him.

[@douglaspatrick868]

Jim could care less, he's busy beating the shit out of women and counting his money.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

Agree 100%. However I read somewhere that Jim Brown was offended that Richard used that in a performance. He believed,it was said,that what happened was private and shouldn't have been divulged that way. I think he's mistaken there...Pryor was trying to pay tribute to him.

[@Anzevuil]

R.I.P. Jim Brown. Brown's reaction to Pryor's horrific addiction is something that we should all aspire to: succinct, honest, non-shaming/blaming, no-bullshit, and full of love.

[@jessejordache1869]

A beautiful man.

[@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot]

Good comment. What the hell does succinct mean

[@omikronweapon]

Succinct means short, to the point

[@pena.3302]

Think thats A freind in need.is A.freind in deed.or a Good Bro.jom brown.❤😂Rich in .pryor.Funnyist by a long way..

[@andrewlewis414]

Only Jim Brown could sound intimidating while saying, “wanna go roller skating?”

[@outsiderzzzz]

cracked up at the mental picture of richard pryor and jim brown rollerskating together

[@Wavemaninawe]

I think Clint Eastwood as well. ... And I will be adding Clint with rollerskates to that mental image of Rich and Jim.

[@unnaturalselection8330]

@DESTROY WHITE SUPREMACY BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY ....I guess that explains your obvious intimidation.

[@MikeDunn]

@MAAHAQQ How TF is he racist?

[@jimgeorge3273]

@@Wavemaninawe Eastwood is prejudiced.

[@chrisutley2859]

One of the most honest and heartfelt moments in comedy! CLASSIC!

[@RSTI191]

+Chris Utley BIGTIME..

[@Rob-cv7xg]

King Savage just stop

[@vardellsfolly5200]

You are either trolling, or you truly prefer that EXTREMELY overrated comedian, that midget Kevin Hart, from the BEST STAND UP COMEDIAN, ever(personally, i prefer curious George Carlin). I do not know which is sadder, valuating yourself from spending your precious time lying, or being very, VERY WRONG!?

[@cristobalvasquez5940]

Richard Pryor drugs

[@wardoc0435]

Richard Pryor is basically tied for #1 comedian ever with George Carlin. The two of them are the best ever.

[@realrecognizereal3758]

Jim has saved a countless youth going down the wrong path... Bless up Mr. Brown🙏🏾

[@garycarter6773]

R.I.P. JIM BROWN 5/19/23

[@j.d.1001]

" Jim had psychology... Jim go *wanna go roller skatin'?* *Maybe you wanna go for a ride?* " 😂😂😂

[@gregorm93]

One of the funniest men I've ever seen. And this sketch is both hilarious, and also heart-wrenching at the same time. RIP Rich

[@elhior23]

Hilarious? Heartbreaking maybe. Nothing funny here as we know now Pryor at this very moment was still in the midst of a heartbreaking addiction.

[@moosehand8721]

He brought truth and pain into comedy and didn't make it awkward. Love ol Rich for all my life. Brilliant man.

[@rickshannep4033]

An honest, insightful description of addiction. Pushing away people who love us. Done with humor.

[@qqueenhayes552]

SIMPLY HOW PLEASURE PRINCIPLE is ExActly PRINCIPLE 💯

[@martinhousemuse]

As a teen, I was drawn to Richard Pryor because I was just old enough to think it was mature to hear lots of cursing and jokes about sex. But thinking back, I know that I listened to it over and over because of his brilliant narrative sense, and his willingness to put himself on the line with his soul-bearing material.

[@qqueenhayes552]

Whatitis, Right NOW HOW 💩 KEEP BEING REALLLA 🙈👀🤯

[@wee7750]

No, u did listen to it for those edgy reasons. U see NOW it's about the narrative or whatever bullshit u said to make you sound smart 🤓

[@wee7750]

Ya looking at this more Im cringing pretty hard at your stupid ass lol

[@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot]

Me too. He was addicted to drugs and light of the fact or something.

[@KonElKent]

Everybody needs a Jim Brown in their lives. Maybe you're not in the depths of addiction, but we all get a little wrapped up in our demons, and we need someone who can help. And if you can, be the Jim Brown for someone else.

[@kevinharrison4780]

The GREATEST that ever stood B4 an audience. Richard Pryor was bigger than comedy.

[@dwightlove3704]

Kevin Harrison Comedy Central had a list of the 100 best comics Pryor was no.1

[@tinaanthis8598]

Your comment is true 👍 Legendary he is

[@jerrygoldfarb7739]

I only rate George Carlin above Pryor

[@thedavecorp]

The way it went dark at the end... my hair stood up.

[@fullclipmagazine9463]

The passing of Jim Brown brought us back here. #legendarystatus

[@obhittinthree]

I worked out next to Jim Brown at a gym in 1986. He was 50, and that man was a specimen.

[@redmustangredmustang]

and to think he'd been out of football for 18 years because he wanted to do movies. Even while he played he was a force to be reckoned with.

[@billyidol2115]

The GOAT. Plain and simple. Miss Richard so much

[@louismatassa9105]

Richard Pryor was a legendary comedian and this was a hilarious comedy act!!!! And Jim Brown was the best running back in football 🏈 history!!!!!!!

[@joshythehand2960]

He was the best rb.. set records with much shorter seasons.. but Jesus Christ.. look up what has come out about him. He was close with hef and had his own room at the mansion and it turns out he was into doing coke and violently raping women hef sent to his room. He sent nearly a dozen to the hospital with broken ribs, jaws, arms and internal damage from butt rape. Heff paid them and the hospital staff off to keep it all quiet.. horror show

[@georgebatiste7921]

The GOATS.... FOOTBALL- JIM BROWN.... BASKETBALL- BILL RUSSELL... BASEBALL- WILLIE MAYS!!

[@williepep-fy7qm]

@@georgebatiste7921💯💯💯

[@Kimberlytheresam]

Richard pryors comedy is so honest. Always my favorite.

[@RolandStone32]

pipe: ”hey Rich, Jim's gone.....whatcha gonna do???”

[@groverreediii6487]

🤣🤣🤣

[@prayingmantis6777]

Funny how Richard's skit had all the emotions in it. From weakness to strengthen to sadness to humble to trust to overcoming...

[@jomoncon]

I was playing with one of my dogs tonight, holding one of her toys over her head and dangling it in front of her, saying to her “now what’cha gonna do, what’cha gonna do?“ And all of a sudden, Jim Brown and Richard Pryor jumped into my mind. So of course I had to go look up this scene on KZbin and listen to it one more time, probably for about the 1000th time, and listen to the heartbreak of friendship versus addiction. I am 72 years old, and this scene still strikes me as hard as the first time I heard it probably 40 years ago. Still just as powerful and just as true.

[@WeemusStudio2017]

.👑

[@williepep-fy7qm]

@@oldgoat50did you watch basketball in the 60s?

[@williepep-fy7qm]

@@oldgoat50 did you ever have an opinion than on Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain or Oscar Robertson?

[@williepep-fy7qm]

@@oldgoat50 I totally agree with you, thanks for sharing OG

[@KingBranBDM]

R.I.P. Jim Brown... that was a real friend.

[@MarzanWorldwide]

RIP Richard Pryor and Jim Brown, May God Bless You Both, and Thank You.

[@juanaboynkin1196]

Nobody was nearly as funny as Richard Pryor. He didn't tell jokes, per se. He told funny stories that often were insights to his life and world. He exposed the world to his faults and we all laughed at his pain. Blessings to all that knew and loved him and blessings to all that still are listening to the pipe.

[@johndunn9819]

Everybody ought to have a friend like Jim....

[@georgedroy]

"You gonna get well, or, you gonna end our friendship ?" Wow.

[@viviandarkbloom100]

Jim Brown is about as serious a man as you will find.

[@jamesmcmillan8341]

a great way to express it......definitely not a frivolous man

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

What about Mr. T?

[@billt8504]

I've met both Jim Brown and Bill Russell, albeit after each was done with their playing days. Bill Russell is WAAAAAAY more serious.

[@Belburg]

@@billt8504 they are both buddies, from my understanding.

[@SkammLykelee]

@@billt8504 Bill Russell knew how to be serious when it was necessary, but few people laughed and smiled more than he did. Jim Brown on the other hand, seemed to be serious almost all the time.

[@bballer191]

Jim Brown has stated that he "felt betrayed" by Richard Pryor for using this in his act, and that Richard was the only person who ever hurt him on a personal level in his lifetime.

[@chrisutley2859]

Jim Brown felt betrayed by how Rich treated him in their failed production company Indigo Films.

[@thedavecorp]

Brandon Van Hurt him? How?

[@mysticmac2025]

I thought it was hilarious! Which is all rich wanted is for us to laugh...

[@MF-Rell]

And?

[@jamesvickers9476]

Brandon Van why in the hell should Jim feel betrayed...he's trying to help his friend...that doesn't even sound right

[@lindseysummers5351]

I have actually used this routine when I talk with my inmates about addiction. This works way better than the standard approach, because it shows an understanding of what they're going through. Their response has been positive.

[@skeezix8156]

Good on you for thinking outside of the box. Today’s methods and over the top PC culture will come across as condescending to an addict.

[@mr.christopher79]

your inmates?

[@billt8504]

"your inmates"? Do you have people locked up in your basement?

[@greatbambino2993]

Your inmates? Huh

[@chrisjstewart72]

What an amazing man a comedian in my era you can never forget…..What a legend 👍

[@amoruzz]

Richard was so brutally honest, because he understood you got to be real and if you aren't real, then you ain't shitt.. He understood the fact that only God could judge him. I watched that gig as a teen and always respected him.

[@salvadorl354]

If we only understood the fact that God can only judge us, we would be terrified of His Righteousness and Holiness and not use it as an excuse to do whatever we want.

[@jonkline709]

The way Richard could just open himself up like that to everyone.

[@jonkline709]

That is so true

[@andreharrison3304]

Richard Pryor was n still is the greatest comedian of all time period!!!!!

[@bryanpotter3882]

Richard Pryor is the man

[@jerrystewart7594]

That's real comedy, from a true comedic legend .. Rest in peace a great comedic legend 😃

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

They say that Jim Brown was offended when Pryor used this in a concert. I don't know why...Richard was,in his way,paying tribute to him...expressing gratitude,admiration,respect.

[@DaisyLee1963]

Beautifully delivered. Richard Pryor is my favorite comedia. I still miss him.

[@Jamie-lw5sy]

We need more Jim Brown's in this world.

[@dec9164]

Richard Pryor brought us along for the ride of his life! It was amazing! Two icons gone if you were there when their fame was in its prime, you know you're old. Both are missed and loved!

[@c.galindo9639]

Damn his jokes are just stories but his delivery and interpretation of things is just so damn hilarious. Richard Pryor really lived a crazy and wild life. He is missed. RIP you legend you

[@gritzgravy1760]

I may have to look at this today in honor of Jim Brown. RIP Bro Jim

[@buckeyechuck4064]

This is one bit I will always remember, Richard talking about Jim Brown is hilarious.

[@zanethomas6865]

Rest in peace, Jim Brown! Say hi to Richie and tell us we all miss him!

[@harveyd3175]

I can't imagine being high as hell and Jim brown asks "wanna go roller skating?"

[@topazfire974]

You crack me up but he said the pipe said don’t listen to him. 😅😅😂😂🤣

[@HikoSeijuroXIII]

This video is the first thing that popped in my mind when I heard the news. RIP Jim and Rich.

[@AlexFeature]

I was 1 when this happened. What an absolute legend!

[@shelleyisom2639]

I have to go thru all his clips. He is still the best.

[@pamelasscentsations900]

Rest on, Mr. Brown 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

[@cesar_yf2637]

We all need a Jim Brown in our life, I have a friend like him, i appreciate a friend like him.

[@giuliano6248]

The ending was perfect

[@slofever512]

Long Live Richard Pryor the real 👑 of comedy 💯

[@bonitahobbs2097]

IT HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED AMONG COMEDIENNES N CRITICS' THAT RICHARD PRYOR WAS- IS THE BEST COMEDIENNE R THAT EVER LIVED!!!

[@pena.3302]

Yehp..but Wheres Bill Hicks.or before that 'Lenny Bruce', Eddie Murphy Martin Lawerance Dave Chapplle.i beleive theres these Greats coming along always.just my observations.:-))

[@NickJaime]

He was such a master storyteller that his real-life was so much of his act. And how he made it sound like a story and not real life, wasn't until I was older did I find out most of his stories were real and nothing was exaggerated.

[@GreatNewsVideo]

yeah okay, I got some ocean front property in Oklahoma to sell ya!!!

[@elderhardaway5674]

Iris Friesen: You Are Absolutely Right!!!! This Was More Of A "Wonderful" "Tribute" Than A Comical Gesture.

[@tomoconnor7451]

True friends show up and have at the hard conversations.

[@jarlirgens4012]

this was gold ,old school meets new

[@YS-ip9rk]

yeah

[@DanielDwightMusic]

Got put on opioids for chronic back pain and became a FULL BLOWN ADDICT. Even tho my back isn't better, I gave up ALL opioids, drugs,and alcohol that I was trying to kill a pain that couldn't be cured by what I was medicating with ON TOP of still chronic back pain. 2 years sober, it's your story and mine that help others open that conversation. It led me to write my comeback song and go solo. Everyone has a chance to turn it around AND YOU CAN!

[@4ba88f5]

RIP Jim Brown ✊🏿

[@griffinmartel5764]

0:09 had me dying the way he says it lol

[@patrickwoodmency]

RIP Jim Brown. Go be with your friend Rich.

[@NGJ05]

Rest In Peace, Jim.

[@starga-fr7qx]

I think of all comics, Richard was probably the nicest and honest guy out there, Chapelle and Eddie in their prime were great and extremely funny. But Richard had really seen things and he just told about those things. Anybody who ever had the pleasure of just meeting and talking to Richard properly, I bet they ended up loving him. And I don't mean "fan" but "caring".

[@ATLienForLife]

Rich sounded just like Jim Brown. Even the facial expressions.

[@dizzyfahy682]

God damn I miss Pryor , Wilder too !!

[@1000equis]

Richard transitions into character so smoothly, you can tell a lot of folks bit his style. Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Jim Carey, Bernie Mac, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, etc

[@sausagegabbagoochi1959]

This is powerful

[@thawkereynolds]

This is still hysterical still today

[@nordinjk4788]

Great honest humor

[@carlawilkinson4843]

He sounds just like Jim Brown.. spot on😉

[@clarencephillips3243]

Beautiful human being !

[@2highshakur454]

#RIPRICHARDPRYOR #RIPJIMBROWN 💪🏾👑✊🏾🙏🏾

[@ggguajardo1015]

RIP Jim Brown, rewatched this after learning of Mr Browns passing

[@spiehler]

R.I.P. Jim Brown

[@darrylharris4030]

Rip Richard Pryor and Rip Jim Brown..

[@matelor21]

Rest in peace Jim Brown

[@lkl5227]

Awesome show..,

[@sayno2lolzisback]

I'm 25 and have no idea who Jim Brown is but Richard was such an amazing comic he makes me feel like I do.

[@josephmonette7173]

Ex nfl running back turned Hollywood actor in the late 60’s - 70’s

[@jackspades2417]

Many Gods The greatest NFL running back of all time. Give that man his respect

[@sayno2lolzisback]

Jack Spades see, I'm from the rest of the world where we dont care hahaha

[@jackspades2417]

Benny Duncan Yeah a lot of lame losers in your Universe

[@sayno2lolzisback]

Jack Spades the whole world laughs at your country...

[@SMOOTHJESÚS]

Rest in Power to Jim and Richard

[@garyaugustus1009]

"...and Jim had to go somewhere...like, to home to eat.."

[@lewisjones4130]

REST IN PEACE MR. JIM BROWN

[@user-bs6rk6fh1l]

He was so honest with hilariousness. Years ago, I was in Seattle..walking down a snowy hill..got confused and paranoid....walked ALL THE WAY BACK UP..DIGGING IN SNOW...I CAN LAUGH..YEARS LATER.. MT. RAINIER..stopped me

[@lincolnadams83]

WOW!!! That is a perfect Jim Brown impression!!!

[@aaronflament4726]

love his take on jim brown the one and only richard pryor a icon and legend in comedy

[@anthonyrivers1619]

Genious. The best.

[@cnote2458]

I love Pryor I consider him the greatest comedian of all time. And I felt sorry for how broken he was. I love this bit as Jim Brown was always there for Richard. He looked out for him more than most. Shame Richard Pryor blew his friendship. As he seems one of the few people in his life. That genuinely cared for and tried looking out for him.

[@geoffreycarson2311]

THE GREAT BIG YIN !!!SAID Richard Pryor Was A BORN COMIC !!!! BRILLIANT & ALWAYS SHARP AS a BRAND NEW RAZOR Built Connely LOVED HIS WIT & THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME ✌✌✌✌✌👍👏g

[@RSTI191]

Hard to believe this is approaching 40 years ago...

[@americannative4122]

2022 black comedy is paramount..thanks Richard Pryor for not letting them censor you..HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH

[@johnjohns2053]

Was it just me or was this video kind of chilling at the end

[@RommelEGH]

its just you

[@johnjohns2053]

@@RommelEGH why is it just me??? U didn't see it or peep it?

[@p994able]

Definitely was chilling.

[@nicidevine6670]

May you RIP 🪦 AMEN 🙏🏻 😢

[@frank-ko6de]

Dude had the most thought provoking approach to his comedy.

[@toneg.7094]

RIP Jim brown 🙏

[@tehuti_the_rebel]

R.I.P Jim Brown and Richard Pryor. One of Richard's funniest jokes 😂😂

[@Tcnocosm]

Timeless comedy, type of shit that always gonna be relevant. True artist. Rest in power king Rich!

[@mookiecy]

No one's comedy has stood the test of time greater