Richard Pryor Vs Hostile Audience

[@LLOOYYYDD]

This is what trolls did before the internet

[@vioviooo4567]

remember what 2pac said, "internet come and go, but trolls stay forever"

[@twofriskiestwo3129]

Phantom Scorer same with "edgy folk"

[@thinkgeek0101]

trollz dont exist bro. it all part of an Illuminati conspiracy that hillary concocted when trump tried to grab Chelsea's p*ssy at a dinner party with Jeffrey Epstein and his daughters elementary friends.

[@cellardoor199991]

They still do that shit

[@TheDeathOfPassion]

before the internet trolls were hiding under the bridges

[@jerryhamer]

Anybody else get pissed when they started to heckle him?. He was cool about it though. What a legend.

[@dahliciaholmes6935]

INDEED

[@chrisrembert6647]

You obviously have a pretentious sense of "humor".

[@rosswatson3758]

Kris Hammer Thats why he is a comedic icon. I've watched alot of these videos and comedians normally handle themselves well but Richard doesn't even skip a beat. It's all so fluid and hilarious

[@chrisrembert6647]

See it is funny.

[@neodonkey]

Yeah, it was nasty. He dealt with it amazing though.

[@User-zzyyxxvv]

Mark of cold blooded true comedians is how they perform in front of a hostile audience. Richard doesn't skip a beat. Legend

[@dr.decker3623]

after this set he lit himself on fire.

[@prawngravy18]

Imagine gatekeeping comedy.

[@mayomonkey3810]

This audience wasn't that hostile, though.

[@SP-qi8ur]

@@dr.decker3623what do you mean?

[@robertrodriguez787]

​@@dr.decker3623 one could say your Parents did that the day you were Born

[@slipnorris5882]

You can see where Eddie Murphy got his mannerisms from and many other comedians

[@emcmw]

SLIP NORRIS Everybody is a model of somebody else in the thick of things.

[@slipnorris5882]

I like the self righteous retards who are trying to secure themselves by acting like "I already knew this". My point wasn't to instill a something in your void you have, it was a spontaneous reaction of watching this video.

[@SeerTrulth]

emc, what a stupid-ass comment.

[@MrDubzzzzz]

SLIP NORRIS 😂

[@bonzodog67lizardking15]

Good observation. However, Murphy had a better knack for doing voices, and better material overall. Pryor isn't bad, but he doesn't hold a candle to George Carlin.

[@joshkarena3058]

How cool was he, answering people's banter in the crowd with such ease and still remain calm. R.I.P. Richard Prior.

[@joannp5806]

He was a great comedian,love watching his skits on You Tube😊

[@dr.decker3623]

after this set he lit himself on fire. how "cool"

[@situated4]

* Pryor

[@joannp5806]

@@situated4 You really felt it was your duty to correct someone's spelling? How about you mind your business and just accept the statement of praise Josh made about Richard.

[@TheSuperGreatOne]

@@joannp5806 because it's his name? if someone spelled your name Joan would you not correct them?

[@ringoharris8678]

LMAO Richard Pryor's comebacks to those hecklers comments are gold. I love it.

[@juanitajuanthomas7973]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jekkt]

he accepts every roast competition, confident he'll win. GOAT shit

[@LITTLE1994]

LOL

[@Imalonerwbu]

Bullshit? My Dick. 💀💀💀

[@Handlethis81637]

It's amazing how quick he was and still kept his cadence and timing despite being interrupted.

[@user-ut2kk4dv6g]

David Davidson its called timing.

[@katerinag9512]

Justin Addison Yes he was super quick . Some people would have been surprised and not prepared.

[@garrettmercado7074]

“This ain’t Johnny Carson motherf*cker” 😂

[@miamiwax5504]

Come from years and years of playing clubs.

[@starfed64]

DB yes it threw him off at times but not completely... It seems to me he kept his newfound serenity which was a big practice and sober clichen at the time. You must've felt very strange being on stage completely sober it's hard to go from doing a reality show to an act

[@Dave-ti2ue]

Well handled, Mr. Pryor. One of the greatest stand ups of all times. What disrespectful jerks!

[@northlandceltica1236]

Richard Pryor and George Carlin were both masters at turning it around on mouthy drunks in the audience.

[@ChaplinCo]

I never heard or saw George carlin get back at a rowdy audience ever?? Never even saw anyone interrupt him. Not saying it never happened but I just would simply love to see it. Could you reply with a link? I don't think I ever saw George get heckled or give it to a heckler once

[@ChaplinCo]

Thanks in advance if anything :)

[@northlandceltica1236]

Chaplin Co unfortunately, I don't have a link. It was years ago. One of my best friends had everything Carlin ever did. My friend has since passed

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Richard and George were masters, PERIOD!

[@HelloWorld-tq7nr]

A year late but here you go, audio only. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGnKiYiLqb9jndk kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJa1iKlnbLiUoJo

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Watching Richard Pryor work is a masterclass in comedy. He was not just brilliant, witty and one of the funniest legendary comedians of all time, but he was also a gentlemen and a super nice guy with a heart of gold. God do I miss his stand up.

[@aknotten]

@TheSingingSylvanSatyr Here! Here! Well said good sir 🙏🏾

[@jayroestudios]

Who would think you could heckle Richard Pryor and win? He made it part of his act on spot. He was brilliant.

[@MrEMT4466]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@innertubez]

Facts

[@Bapuji42]

That's why they did it.

[@cecilkelley6745]

It was probably part of the show

[@cecilkeith1951]

@@cecilkelley6745 First, nice name. Second, not everything is staged.

[@jamesgville]

I love how Richard turns the hecklers into part of the joke.

[@MrEMT4466]

YEP THAT'S HIM!!!!!!!!!!

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

Makes the comedy even better

[@r0pazz999]

They were a joke before even saying a word

[@methunshow]

Actually Rich was of one those guys you could do that with, Rich will put you in your place and keep on moving....a real dude. A lost talent...he is missed.

[@jessejames9277]

Wow, This is what greatness truly is. Never flew off the handle, came right back at them and never changed tone face or anything. Balls of steel. Rip Mr Pryor

[@jevanneal3690]

"If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you." - Oscar Wilde

[@diegomorales8616]

- George Bernard Shaw

[@Neil.Menezes]

- Michael Scott

[@ResinLipBongFace]

- Han Solo

[@KINGSOWN100]

The mans doing a show, people have paid good money to see him. Hecklers should be taken outside and be severely battered.

[@youngpaderewski3668]

Better still, lined up and shot.

[@ImTheMan78]

But the hecklers is what made this 1 funny moment in time

[@ghanembelgacem8700]

Or even better, take them all outside and impale them on a fence post and then unleash Ramsey Bolton's hounds on them.

[@missionpupa]

You think hecklers are funny. Are you stupid.

[@ImTheMan78]

***** the ship was very funny in this case. That wasn't very important part of that act in this video (Richard Pryor Here and Now). If you take that part out.. a significant piece would be missing from it. I love the way he handled them. Are u stupid btw?

[@voiskumbeaver3285]

"I've got a brilliant idea, let's give Richard Pryor our money and not listen to him" Guess who lost out, motherfuckers?

[@MusicManSeanB]

+voiskumbeaver BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! LMAO

[@voiskumbeaver3285]

+Mike Duncan what, on stage you mean?

[@voiskumbeaver3285]

+Mike Duncan I know I was speaking figuratively. damn shame he was a talent and wasted on this shithouse of an audience.

[@voiskumbeaver3285]

+skyboundmisfit Sounds about fair!

[@MrFaDookie]

hahahaha....

[@billybabu]

Had a Very tough childhood and still made it in THIS world. Truly a blessed man. RIP beautiful man.

[@pocolol8424]

Made it how

[@j_freed]

When the going gets tough, the weak make excuses. That's the cognitive dissonance of the audience guy VS Pryor.

[@LITTLE1994]

And, ultimately, he is in Heaven

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

​@@pocolol8424 Why do ppl like you exist? "MADE IT HOW?" Prior is one of the biggest comedy legends to this day

[@pocolol8424]

@@SBzKillFrenzy I couldn’t give a flying f@ck

[@SavingPrivateBob]

Aww, he's too nice for that shit. Nothing worse than a drunken heckler.

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

Exactly,why can't people just kick-back and enjoy the show....

[@katerinag9512]

SavingPrivateBob The heckler was drunk ?

[@shawnR3838]

He's so good at handling them.. maintained composure...

[@Commendo2024]

HAVEN’T SEEN THIS FOOTAGE IN OVER 10 YEARS! Just like good wine. This guy was so talented. This the closest he ever got to being booed/roasted. Even The Great Chappelle walked off stage at one time. Never forget that. R.I.P Mr Pryor! Thanks for the hood laughs!!

[@zenozoldy8665]

The way Pryor says “Dick” is hilarious. It’s like he took the “K” off and says “Dic”. Idk why but it just sounds so weirdly funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@elijahhill6602]

Like Dic Entertainment from the 80s cartoons? 😂😂😂

[@MrEMT4466]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Icecube88]

@@elijahhill6602 they pronounced it as deek tho

[@Supermike6]

Part of the cold act I guess

[@Ricobaca]

He was bisexual

[@MichaelWilliams-cd9if]

The guy who asked about his mother was extremely disrespectful considering she has been dead for over 15 years at that point.

[@Muzzie0323]

+Brad Evand I agree with you 100%

[@taazzmaann]

+Brad Evand what was the point in all the hate?

[@SuperiorNizzle]

damn, this video was hella sad to watch

[@vladamirraul3054]

'Throw his ass out.......'

[@katerinag9512]

Michael Williams Yeah that was sickening.

[@davidbanner9344]

It's 2016 and this still cracks me the fuck up- Richard Pryor -greatest of all time!!!!

[@BADASSMOTHERFFER102]

2018 now and still funny as hell. Pryor is the greatest!!!!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Yep Richard was a true master. Only Carlin could even compare to him.

[@KeanuPitt]

I live in Chicago, trust me, he ain't lying

[@GroceryStoreStories101]

I live in minnesota winter sucks lol

[@masaallen1009]

Warlock 41 I live in northwest Indiana. I have family that lives in Middle Minnesota it gets colder here most of the time then it does up there. How's that for fucked up?

[@ambersimpson911]

I was there one Christmas never been anywhere that cold and was amazed at people walking around with their coats opened.

[@nealfrost12]

i got relatives up there i can just imagine in the winter

[@roberthill799]

@Masa Allen Yeah, the wind off Lake Michigan causes that wind chill to make it feel colder than Minnesota even though the temperature is higher.

[@LittleBigKid707b]

I like that Richard Pryor stayed in character the whole time he was being interrupted. He still maintained that Pryor charm, clapping back and being funny. Nowadays, some comics would end up having a shitstorm of a meltdown and get all nasty and lose control.

[@minafish722]

he just put them in their place. smooth :)

[@zoethegreat6049]

A legend no one can do that but him

[@gvsiii]

Classic Richard Pryor 😊👍🏼 Funny as hell lol !

[@NOBODYS_HERE6969]

Its nice. Richard takes it in his way. I fucking dig it🤙😅😅 having a conversation with each other and hearing them out

[@spittingfire420]

Anybody else pissed the video cut out before Pryor really tore into the guy asking about his dead mama.

[@shikawgoh]

Damn, Richard didn’t skip a beat with any of those chumps in the audience. Wasn’t even phased. Every comeback was smooth and deftly delivered.

[@chadfisher611]

This stuff wilts a new comic. Rich doesn’t lose a single beat and not once loses the audience. A true master at this stage in his career.

[@theotherkindofanimals7316]

For real who heckles Richard Pryor!!

[@LeenaStark]

His own people. Sadly, its always your own people. No _white_ person in that audience would have even dared! They had too much respect for him.

[@honeycone71]

He handled that like a pro. Comedic genius.

[@austinhaynes6420]

Richard Pryor stand up is great, Richard Pryor's comebacks at hecklers are priceless. Truly great comedians can tear apart hecklers better than their scripted shows lol.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

That was the oddest, most hostile, diverse crowd I think I've ever seen.

[@innertubez]

Yep. I think Richard was right, several of them were probably drunk.

[@christywallace7339]

He had a diverse following all races loved this legend

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

🇺🇸 =diverse... unless you got red skin everyone came from someplace else to get here ✌️ ❤

[@stevebristow5515]

3:28 One at a time please..PERFECT

[@vectorm4]

Man, those people are throwing off his timing. Let the genius do his show!!!!! (And Pryor was a genius.)

[@indiglo1971]

Good luck. He was in New Orleans. 😜

[@emanx222]

vectorm4 they didn’t even manage to throw him off

[@sohooded]

Genius,...yes, he surely was...

[@auntoneyofuntease6704]

He made the weather funny while dealing with idiots in the audience, a true comedic genius.

[@LordCorlys]

"I know you ain't gon believe it cause you fucked up." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@N1ghtHawk2021]

He's right about the Midwest being cold because I was from Peoria IL too 💯 🥶❄️

[@THE-X-Force]

Best of the best. People throw the word _"legend"_ around a lot .. but Pryor truly was. Truly is.

[@JoshPecks500lbDad]

Its those Brits who ruined the meaning of that word

[@LITTLE1994]

Richard's counterattacks against the rude people in the audience is GOLD. True professionalism. Lol "Bullsh*t?? My dick!"

[@thebargoblin3226]

i never ever fail to crack up at his rhythmic “i beg your pardon?”

[@silverwindspirit]

this is also a good lesson on how to handle trolls on youtube.

[@salchaos]

He was the best. Just absolutely great.

[@TedsApex]

At this point heckling him just helps him riff and show off his quick thinking more and more

[@Batchall_Accepted]

i love how it doesnt even phase him. like its almost as if he doesnt even hear them. honestly the worst thing you can to to them is basically imply theyre not even worth replying to

[@motoipearson2538]

“I’ll probably die tomorrow” lmfaooooo this guy is unreal

[@Chicken_Wing91]

Then that one guy “DON’T DO THAT!”

[@cupcakejonez7923]

Mr Pryor was so good that his curse words didnt even matter.

[@jasongartner7838]

Probably the most gifted comic we have ever had the pleasure to see. How we miss him.

[@jaimewalls8416]

Agreed

[@MsBroadway209]

“I beg your pardon...” xD I died

[@JWCFIGHTFAN]

His son should've watched the tape.

[@tetrobroyg]

I understood that reference - the Apollo flop thing...

[@carrrexx7190]

RICHARD PRYOR, The Ali of Comedi.

[@carrrexx7190]

Float like a butterfly and kiss my ass! 😀I just responded to my own damn comment! Damn!😂

[@stephaniehowell1109]

He was & is & will forever be A LEGEND.

[@cynthiagipson8039]

Katt Williams say he would slaughter Richard pryer

[@BigBlack20]

@@cynthiagipson8039 kat a damn fool for saying that

[@barneyrubble4827]

Pryor was one of a kind back in the day!

[@SomeHardCandy]

don't mess with Richard Pryor

[@reddiver7293]

That guy was SO TALENTED! Addiction to cocaine destroyed his career and his life. RIP Richard. Thank you for your humor that touched a special place inside all our hearts and minds.

[@gerhardschemel3565]

Those are harsh and dangerous words

[@reddiver7293]

@@gerhardschemel3565 Nope. Those are words of truth and compassion. Have you not heard Mr. Pryor's own words in interviews?

[@gerhardschemel3565]

He died from MS I apologize for any offense not sure even now why I said, maybe it seemed that didn’t have regard for the many other parts through out his life. And of course he was going to demonize cocaine. All the best to and for you always, here-now-after.

[@reddiver7293]

@@gerhardschemel3565 You are absolutely correct the technical COD was MS. And blessings unto you, sir.

[@claudedavy122]

His composure under pressure was something to behold! Not too many comedians would survive it, Michael Anthony Richards should take notes!

[@16davelle]

I wouldn't go as far as calling the audience hostile or disrespectful. Certain comics like Richard can make an audience feel so at home and comfortable that some of these boneheads feel they can say anything to them and being the stage veteran that Pryor was he brilliantly knew how to put them back in their places without offending or making them go into defensive mode. May Richard always rest in piece

[@richardburke3997]

He handled it all with class, like the great comedian he was 😊👍

[@Kyxfinesse4x]

Love how he turned the crowd into a part of his stand up

[@frankiemac9396]

Handled this very smoothly.

[@MatthiasProspero]

The GOAT... but as great as he was, he would've been even greater if not for addiction. 💔

[@juniorguerrero4686]

J cole - BRACKETS brought me here 😮‍💨👀

[@matterantimatter5179]

The look on Richard Pryor's face when the guy shouted "you ****** up Rich" is hilarious.

[@jon3113]

What hostility. This was the show back then and as far as I can tell Richard touched every bodies heart or funny bone. I think he loved it.

[@kennykistler6735]

At 1:49, Richard himself says, "People in the audience get hostile..."

[@stevengreen9536]

That is one of the things i loved about Richard Pryor. He could handle them hecklers in under a minute and still keep the show going.

[@sandmonjones8004]

Only comic genius that actually converses with his audiences and knows how to handle hecklers too. I miss him.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@sandmonjones8004 False complement alert! I saw Shirley MacLaine converse with an audience member in 1992 at Radio City, when she opened for Sinatra. "You don't know who the hell I am, do you, sir?" And then, gesturing to the audience, "These are Frank's people up front. My people are way in the back!"

[@christywallace7339]

All races and all walks of life loved Richard! RIP LEGEND!

[@theodorebear6714]

There's so much character in a man who can stand in front of hundreds insulting him and he still carries himself with pride.

[@joeybenoit6269]

Richard Pryor's the greatest comedian of all time!

[@enzudesign]

Any great comedian takes time to gauge his audience and then work off of them, choosing material that’s relatable to them. Richard was a beast at doing this

[@FastingStarChanelNo5]

Funniest man who ever took the stage in my lifetime. I miss him. TYSM.

[@zoethegreat6049]

Best all time he can handle the crowd still got people laughing

[@thepainter9549]

The absolute greatest of all time. I remember sneaking my dad’s cassettes back in the late seventies when I was a kid and laughing so hard it hurt.

[@roland6663]

"can't be prejudiced in the winter in Chicago, it's too cold" 😮

[@Devil-mn3dc]

The legend and god himself of stand up comedy! No one will ever come close to Richard. He the primary reason I get in trouble with my mouth, I learned it all from him growing up

[@AFMMD-q8]

This wonderful man was an innovator, pure raw comedic genius, I am certain that Richard Pryor inspired many many other comedians, we will never see the likes of a man like this again, he was indeed the coolest cat of them all.

[@hankgoresich6836]

This "wonderful man" beat the crap out of his wives, terrorized movie crews, wasted millions on coke ...

[@AFMMD-q8]

@@hankgoresich6836 Hey, who’s perfect?

[@hankgoresich6836]

@@AFMMD-q8 Ask all his battered exes 😀

[@AFMMD-q8]

@@hankgoresich6836 A man has got to relax.

[@tagoldich]

You normally only see comedians when everything's going great. But doing standup is HARD!

[@carloo7622]

Richard Pryor put the haters to shame. True man of honor.

[@jackieguccione94]

15 years old in 73 use to listen to his albums in the schoolyard COULD not stop laughing

[@Spud773]

Never be another like him!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RandKin]

Thanks for having this up here. Pryor has always been able to make me laugh :)

[@shaunbang]

What a legend man I wish I was born to be able to see this man live :/

[@fighthighlights2201]

Be grateful you were born in the best moment possible to watch hin and every other one for free in your phone.

[@SlowedNThowed206]

Way too keep your cool and flip it on them, well played Mr. Pryor

[@frankjiendu5566]

Oh bro Rich. Yo provided us with good amounts laughters. Yo did the best yo could. Will always miss yo quips. Remain blessed dude!!!🙏💪🏿

[@maddyboombaddybaddy6532]

Hes so good on improv and keeping the comedy rhythm going.

[@747isBestPizzaEver]

"One at a time please..." OWNS it (even fighting off emotions) Watching a TRUE Class act; truly never gets old 🙌

[@ericperry27]

Cool as a fan right here. U 1 of the GOATs Rich.

[@reubenbrooks3674]

He was really funny in see no evil hear no evil with gene wilder.

[@Falconlibrary]

This is the true test of a comedian: what to do when you have a hostile audience who just isn't feeling you. The true greats, like Pryor and Burr, are like that lone soldier holding the bridge against superior forces. "You wanna piece of this? COME AND GET IT!"

[@WitheringZealot]

Yeah burr isnt great. Keep dreaming. Bernie mac sold more than that f**kin simp

[@ShadowMidnight82]

He was raised in a hard life in Illinois. He rode right out of that. The money was good, life was good. Then the people taking side cuts on his comedy and movies. He wrote for movies. Yeah divorces, cocaine, alcohol and set his hair on fire. No one talks about the IRS and how Hollywood did him. Should have gotten an award for Harlem. Nights

[@coreylew1]

1-0 Mr Pryor

[@aland.549]

His spontaneous retaliation against the hecklers and the way he kept flowing is on another level. I miss him. One of a kind.

[@omengaming9391]

One of the greatest stand-up comedians ever

[@robertharrison4419]

Richard Pryor is #1 infinity ❤❤❤

[@KingOfKings__]

This was a routine. It’s so genius, YOU READING THIS thought it was real....

[@paulmartin7535]

He was used to it! It was an honor passage, to throw a line at him, not tohim, but at him -- none of those ppe were hostile to him, and have him smack you back in your seat. And if you got a Real Good come-back from him , you made history and they'll be talkin on that at your funeral even if you liveto be 90!!

[@Hampus3313]

"you´re fucked up rich!" Gets me every time :D

[@cellardoor199991]

+Rush It's even more funny when you see Pryor's surprised face

[@Rumblestrip]

Lol we need more like him these days... Im certain hes rollin in his grave with the current state of comedy. Id love to watch him tear thru everybodys politics today... He had a gift.

[@juliusolmedia4284]

this is why you're new comedian's react in a angry fashion this guy help pave the way and show the ups and downs of being a what we call now a legend