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Release Year1977
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes15
DirectorRichard Pryor
WritersRichard Pryor
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Richard Pryor Show
About The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at 8 p.m. opposite ABC's popular television shows Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Because the special was a major hit, both critically and commercially, Pryor was given a chance to host and star in his own television show. TV Guide included the series in their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
Directed by Richard Pryor, The Richard Pryor Show leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Sandra Bernhard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1977.
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