The Richard Pryor Special?
Synopsis
Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and others are taping their own segments.
Top Cast
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Richard Pryor
Self / Various
Maya Angelou
Willie's Wife
Shirley Hemphill
Pushy Fan from Tour Group
LaWanda Page
Sister Mabel Williams
William Guest
Self
Merald Knight
Self
Edward Patten
Self
Glynn Turman
Booster Johnson
John Belushi
Slave Driver / Bartender
Falstaff Wilde
Pat Hodges
Choir
Denita James
Choir
Jessica Smith
Self
Lois January
Older Woman
John Wheeler
Security Guard
Alice Jubert
Self
Debbie Hoffman
Self
Janice Morgan
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Moffitt
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Ellison, Alan Thicke, Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor, Stevie Wonder
- Original Title
- The Richard Pryor Special?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Burt Sugarman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Moffitt
Bob Ellison, Alan Thicke, Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor, Stevie Wonder
Bob Ellison, Burt Sugarman
Department Leadership Roster
John Moffitt
Director
Bob Ellison
Writer
Bob Ellison
Producer
Alan Thicke
Writer
Rocco Urbisci
Writer
Paul Mooney
Writer
Richard Pryor
Writer
Stevie Wonder
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Richard Pryor Special?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Richard Pryor Special? about?
Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and others are taping their own segments.
Who directed The Richard Pryor Special??
The Richard Pryor Special? was directed by John Moffitt.
Who stars in The Richard Pryor Special??
The principal cast of The Richard Pryor Special? includes Richard Pryor, Maya Angelou, Shirley Hemphill, LaWanda Page, William Guest.
When was The Richard Pryor Special? released and how long is it?
The Richard Pryor Special? was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.