Richard Pryor

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr., and others discuss the profound impact Richard Pryor had on culture, highlighting his status as one of America’s most brilliant and legendary comedic talents.

Richard Pryor’s influence on the art of comedy and on today’s leading comedians is both legendary and unmatched. This program explores the significant and lasting impact of one of America’s…

Directed by David Lynch, this enigmatic thriller delves into the surreal and fragmented life of a jazz saxophonist, played by Bill Pullman, who becomes entangled in a series of mysterious…

In this 1991 comedy directed by Maurice Phillips, the story follows a pathological liar who is released from a mental institution and quickly becomes entangled in a case of mistaken…

Set in the vibrant and tumultuous world of 1930s Harlem, this Eddie Murphy film follows the story of a nightclub owner and his adopted son as they navigate the challenges…

In this 1989 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller, two unlikely friends, one deaf and the other blind, find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery. Starring the dynamic duo of Richard…

In this 1988 comedy directed by Alan Metter, Richard Pryor stars as a man who faces a series of hilarious and chaotic challenges when he relocates his family from New…

In this 1985 comedy directed by Walter Hill, Richard Pryor stars as a minor league baseball player who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune with a peculiar condition: he must spend…

In this 1983 stand-up comedy film, Richard Pryor delivers a raw and unfiltered performance, showcasing his unique blend of humor and social commentary. Filmed live in New Orleans, Pryor tackles…

In this 1983 film directed by Richard Lester, Superman faces a new challenge when a brilliant but morally conflicted computer programmer, played by Richard Pryor, becomes entangled in a villainous…

In this 1983 film directed by Richard Lester, Superman faces a new challenge when a brilliant but morally conflicted computer programmer, played by Richard Pryor, becomes entangled in a villainous…

In this 1982 comedy directed by Richard Donner, a wealthy and spoiled young boy chooses an unconventional “toy” from his father’s department store: a down-on-his-luck journalist played by Richard Pryor….

Richard Pryor stars in this 1982 film directed by Michael Pressman, which follows the story of a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to face a series of personal and…

Richard Pryor delivers a masterful stand-up performance, showcasing his comedic genius and raw storytelling ability. Directed by Joe Layton, this film captures Pryor at his peak, blending humor with poignant…

In this 1981 comedy-drama directed by Michael Schultz, Richard Pryor stars as Joe Braxton, a small-time crook who finds himself tasked with driving a bus full of special needs children…

Directed by Sidney Poitier, this 1980 comedy stars Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as two friends who find themselves wrongfully imprisoned after being framed for a bank robbery. Their hilarious…