The Richard Pryor Show
Series Overview
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".
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
1977 – 1977
Premiered: Tue, Sep 13, 1977
Richard PryorLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “(Episode 4)”
Richard Pryor is a Chinese chef, a wino, El Neggro, a ranch owner, a survivor of the Titanic and Santa Claus. The cast roasts him. Charlie Hill tells jokes.
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What is The Richard Pryor Show about?
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".
How many seasons does The Richard Pryor Show have?
The Richard Pryor Show comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Richard Pryor Show?
Key cast members in The Richard Pryor Show include Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Sandra Bernhard, Charles Fleischer, Paul Mooney.
Who created or directed The Richard Pryor Show?
The Richard Pryor Show was developed and directed by Richard Pryor.