Down to the women you form relationships with. Richard Pryor bringing up was the reason he dated European women and trusted European men not realizing they were the reason for the disadvantages of his childhood. I believe His oversexualized childhood was also the reason he was bisexual and allowed his son to be molested by Paul Mooney. The dysfunction runs so deep it became normalized.
Well when you come from a group of people that were slaves in America that were never made whole with the 40 acres and a mule that we were promised to our ancestors so we could have possibly built some wealth and laws that would help protect black people at that time. Maybe they didn't have other ways of making money. What do you do? It wasn't too much a black woman could do back then. I'm not excusing it but it's the oldest profession in the world.
Richard Pryor was the most vulnerable celebrity I ever experienced in my lifetime. He never came off as anything but 100% genuine. Even when he would try to evade answers they would just tumble out of him. That is the very quality that made him a master onstage. Such a real human being he was. ✊🏾
Richard was a troubled,burden and traumatized man! It was a miracle he survived that long. No child or human being should ever have to go through what he had been through. May God continue to bless and rest his soul. Your childhood upbringing oftentimes determines your future. Peace,love and prosperity to all..
I can't imagine the trauma this man went through but I'm glad he found a way to release it and be successful at the same time. Richard Pryor will always be the GOAT
This poor man had such a sad childhood. My heart always broke for him. Under all the outward stuff, the foul mouth, etc. I believe he was a good man who had a love for God. I surely hope and pray he’s in a better place now
You can tell behind those jokes there are pains of his childhood. You can see he is struggling about his past whenever he speaks. Sad. No child should be raised this way. Luckily he used comedy for his way out of the hood.
True but we do...we do...we usually hurt ourselves rather than others as white folks do just the opposite AND demand AND receive an apology for their behavior!
Wow I miss Richard & I will never forget his ways of making me laugh & yet he also made me cry for him too. He sure had that special magic that made everyone love him & they way he looked thru his life with a comedic flair. I'm 66 yrs young now. I remember listening to him on vinyl records & later ok HBO live on sunset strip. Ur beautiful heart lives on in me forever Richard Pryor.❤
Ieder huis heeft een kruis ,zeiden ze vroeger .maar er zijn mensen die zoveel kruisen te verwerken krijgen,zodat weglachen het beste is om te overleven. Later op leeftijd ga je daar last mee krijgen RIP.
4:26 as a Peoria resident for 15 years, working for DoorDash, working for a business where I travel around a lot, I agree with this statement…ish. The areas around downtown are in pretty rough shape. Downtown itself is a great area, which doesn’t make sense…but I digress. There’s a main road that runs west to east called US-150 , or War Memorial Dr. Us Peorians just call it War. Everything north of that road is a pretty amazing place to be. The best example would be east, approaching the river. Over by north south running prospect. The northern most part of prospect is a block away from Grand View Dr. Revered by teddy Roosevelt himself for its beauty. Now the north part of prospect is the main road of Peoria Heights, it’s almost like a second downtown. Everything there is simply bursting with energy. Many small businesses and good food. As you drive south, the beauty stops at war and prospect where the worst McDonald’s in the area is. As you pass War, you’ve entered some of the most crime riddled parts of the city
Richard was and still is one if the Best comedians ever to do Comedy,he was "Raw,Uncensored, and So Funny,I believe his childhood was hard and confusing for him as a little boy,he used memories to make you laugh,.May he rest in peace...
I remember his last interview..."A child said he loved your stand-up and wanted to be just like you. Do you want anyone to be just like you?" Richard said an honest answer. "HELLLLL NO!"
All joking when we lost Richard the king Pryor we lost a legend but we will always have him in our hearts as the shinning star that he was is and always be.
There's a sharp pain I see in his eyes after each "Joke" that is indeed a scar and deep revelation. But each time people just laughed. which was his desired outcome.but he was hoping someone really loved and understood him. After every joke the realization in his eyes that the his confessions of pain is intricately woven as only humor to everyone in the world is really piercing and heartbreaking stuff that's inexplicable really in feeling. but that was a very strong kid. His childhood shaped everything. His imaginations came true. He's sexuality, perception, relationships,habits and everything in-between was shaped from his exposure and experience as an infant. That Kid is a Genius of a Survivor. GahhhttttDammit Richard. Btw My Name is also Richard. Cliche 🤷🏽♂️
Yes!! 😄 The family who owned the mansion at that time, where some of the film took placed ,were family friends well more like friendly associates of my grandparents /maternal great-aunts/uncles. The mansion is less than a mile from my house. 😉
I have an album releasing in March, entitled “The Franklin Lennox Thomas Show” I say that now, because I am proudly, introducing the new wave of “Rich” fans to one fan’s influence and downright idolatry of the way in which Richard Pryor expressed his pain, love and life through ART. Why just comment on this now? Well, because, respectfully, I don’t wanna be labelled as someone who “just found him.” There’s not a THING wrong with someone who did, but as aforementioned...I didn’t. He’s inspired atleast a portion of EVERY YEAR of my life, since, say 2011, which was over five years after he passed, however it was when I found “Rich” and who “Rich” was. I’ve been thankful for his influence (as aforementioned) atleast once, every year since....I like to think that I appreciate the path he single-handedly trail-blazed as much as anybody, ever. It inspired us all in unmeasurable ways. Ok, I’m done here now. Stevey Owens -The Franklin Lennox Thomas Show....coming to you on all music platforms in March 2020 Have a great night, jack
If hell had a zip code it would be in Peoria. Wow how could I go all these years without knowing about Richard Pryor's background. He turned that into comedy
Didn't know much about him first time I watched him was when I was like 9 watching stir crazy I'm 23 now haven't watched that movie since then I still remember that movie started out of no where recently watched documentaries on him and it's sad the damage he was doing to himself could say him and Robin Williams had similar problems Robin was addicted to alcohol and Richard was cocaine but Robin got better Richard never did and it's sad someone who made people laugh basically died a broken man soon as he caught fire police thugs ran charged into his house felt trying to tear this man apart maybe it was because he was black maybe it wasn't we need to think when we look at those who make us laugh are they truly happy Robin and Richard are proof comedians can be in pain send me to where them 2 are now I'm sure they'd be telling jokes but in a relaxed pain free way RIP Richard RIP Robin yous will never be forgotten I'll make sure my kids know who yous are and what legend iconics and beautiful souls you were sleep tight
Barbara Walters always gets corrected when doing interviews. It's like she never does her homework .I never understood why she was considered so great.
Adults don't realize that what happens in your childhood can effect every aspect of your life as you get older.
Best comment on here. Good point sweetheart
Down to the women you form relationships with. Richard Pryor bringing up was the reason he dated European women and trusted European men not realizing they were the reason for the disadvantages of his childhood. I believe His oversexualized childhood was also the reason he was bisexual and allowed his son to be molested by Paul Mooney. The dysfunction runs so deep it became normalized.
Well when you come from a group of people that were slaves in America that were never made whole with the 40 acres and a mule that we were promised to our ancestors so we could have possibly built some wealth and laws that would help protect black people at that time. Maybe they didn't have other ways of making money. What do you do? It wasn't too much a black woman could do back then. I'm not excusing it but it's the oldest profession in the world.
No truer statement was ever given!
Autumn tha biblophile How you see the world and yourself.
Richard Pryor was the most vulnerable celebrity I ever experienced in my lifetime. He never came off as anything but 100% genuine. Even when he would try to evade answers they would just tumble out of him. That is the very quality that made him a master onstage. Such a real human being he was. ✊🏾
RIP Richard Pryor The Original "King Of Comedy"
🎯🎯💯💯
Gordon Payne Facts 💯
He was the best ever.
Now that nigga's crazy
The only King of comedy
Richard Pryor was honest about his life that why he was loved.
Without Richard Pryor, There is no Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, George Carlin etc.
Chris Tucker too
@@sophiadavenport3959 yep all these dudes -- a pioneer 💯
I know thats right! Richard ....I miss YOU!!!
He was the father of a generation of comics in the '80s
@Sabisch TruePain What does Disco Music have to do with Richard Pryor?????
When he was talking about Charlie Eggy he sounded so innocent and vulnerable. You could clearly see the child without a childhood.
His eyes definitely tell what's in his soul. You can see the pain.
Richard was a troubled,burden and traumatized man! It was a miracle he survived that long. No child or human being should ever have to go through what he had been through. May God continue to bless and rest his soul. Your childhood upbringing oftentimes determines your future. Peace,love and prosperity to all..
“The reality of who I am, has nothing to do with what they say”
Deep..self awareness at it's best....
I can't imagine the trauma this man went through but I'm glad he found a way to release it and be successful at the same time. Richard Pryor will always be the GOAT
Poor Richard😢 So much of his internal pain came from his early years. Rip Richard🙏🏾
The most naturally talented funny stand up comic ever.
Dis boy was absolutely awesome. So missed. Thanks for doing this story.
JD Dudley He was a MAN
Man sir not boy
Richard was the best of all time. I still love this guy…
Me too
This poor man had such a sad childhood. My heart always broke for him. Under all the outward stuff, the foul mouth, etc. I believe he was a good man who had a love for God. I surely hope and pray he’s in a better place now
It would have been nice to see more comedians doing the commentary like Eddie, Cedric, Martin, Steve, DL, Chris Rock...
You can tell behind those jokes there are pains of his childhood. You can see he is struggling about his past whenever he speaks. Sad. No child should be raised this way. Luckily he used comedy for his way out of the hood.
I've heard an old saying that comedians are sad people and what makes them so funny is turning there pain into humor
Sad childhood but he was a Genius. GOAT
He was a genius because he chose funny and not to be a serial killer.
D.E. W. Black people don’t do serial killing as much as some. Not our make up.
True but we do...we do...we usually hurt ourselves rather than others as white folks do just the opposite AND demand AND receive an apology for their behavior!
D.E. W. You are right bad behavior from the beginning. We hurt ourselves usually not others.
The Greatest COMEDIAN of all time
R.I.P Richard
Richard Pryor has been deceased for 15 years.😳
@@sophiadavenport3959
So what?
Richard was a brutally honest genius. He changed the business and he helped change the world.
Richard was the trailblazer for all black comedians.
Thank you richard pryor may your comic legacy live on forever
may he rest in peace 👍
Amen👍
He may??? I think you mean.... May he rest in peace
The Truth that’s right best regards from Morocco 👍
THE REAL KING OF COMEDY
Richard was the G.O.A.T. I see why he had a great sense of humor he had to laugh & make others laugh to try & cover up the pain he had went thru smh
What a sad childhood he had. I never knew that part of his life until now, poor man.
Love everything he's done moving is one of my all time favorite movies
A true Legend!! Miss Richard Prior!! R.I.P
The real 🐐 rest well in peace ✊🏾
The greatest comedy always is the cousin of tragedy. Where the is one there is the other.
Dam he was so good a real OG rip Richard 😎🤘
He was the best!
Wow I miss Richard & I will never forget his ways of making me laugh & yet he also made me cry for him too. He sure had that special magic that made everyone love him & they way he looked thru his life with a comedic flair. I'm 66 yrs young now. I remember listening to him on vinyl records & later ok HBO live on sunset strip. Ur beautiful heart lives on in me forever Richard Pryor.❤
I love my city but leaving Peoria was one of the best decisions of my life!
Born in ptown.
Ieder huis heeft een kruis ,zeiden ze vroeger .maar er zijn mensen die zoveel kruisen te verwerken krijgen,zodat weglachen het beste is om te overleven. Later op leeftijd ga je daar last mee krijgen RIP.
4:26 as a Peoria resident for 15 years, working for DoorDash, working for a business where I travel around a lot, I agree with this statement…ish. The areas around downtown are in pretty rough shape. Downtown itself is a great area, which doesn’t make sense…but I digress. There’s a main road that runs west to east called US-150 , or War Memorial Dr. Us Peorians just call it War. Everything north of that road is a pretty amazing place to be. The best example would be east, approaching the river. Over by north south running prospect. The northern most part of prospect is a block away from Grand View Dr. Revered by teddy Roosevelt himself for its beauty. Now the north part of prospect is the main road of Peoria Heights, it’s almost like a second downtown. Everything there is simply bursting with energy. Many small businesses and good food. As you drive south, the beauty stops at war and prospect where the worst McDonald’s in the area is. As you pass War, you’ve entered some of the most crime riddled parts of the city
Richard was and still is one if the Best comedians ever to do Comedy,he was "Raw,Uncensored, and So Funny,I believe his childhood was hard and confusing for him as a little boy,he used memories to make you laugh,.May he rest in peace...
God bless you Richard Pryor you are absolutely the first and the best always.....R.I.P. !!!!
Thanks for covering this story and great Comedian ABC. 🤎
This was very white washed and a character assassination. If you want to see a good doc about Richard Pryors life watch "Omit".
nikesha Morrow ok 👌🏾 Thank you.
The king of it all -….💪🏼🔥
This makes me very heartbroken and sad 😢
The last days of Richard Pryor and start off with his first TV appearance lol
That best friend of his, told all the secrets.
So called friends ain't loyal.
A true Genius ❤
Life of pain. May god bless his soul. He Is the Greatest at Comedy!
Damn, didn’t expect Bob to be in this. RIP
I remember his last interview..."A child said he loved your stand-up and wanted to be just like you. Do you want anyone to be just like you?" Richard said an honest answer. "HELLLLL NO!"
All joking when we lost Richard the king Pryor we lost a legend but we will always have him in our hearts as the shinning star that he was is and always be.
He had a record called That Nigga’s Crazy. It is one of his funnest stand ups.
There's a sharp pain I see in his eyes after each "Joke" that is indeed a scar and deep revelation. But each time people just laughed. which was his desired outcome.but he was hoping someone really loved and understood him. After every joke the realization in his eyes that the his confessions of pain is intricately woven as only humor to everyone in the world is really piercing and heartbreaking stuff that's inexplicable really in feeling. but that was a very strong kid. His childhood shaped everything. His imaginations came true. He's sexuality, perception, relationships,habits and everything in-between was shaped from his exposure and experience as an infant. That Kid is a Genius of a Survivor. GahhhttttDammit Richard. Btw My Name is also Richard. Cliche 🤷🏽♂️
Loved him in The Toy
Yes!! 😄 The family who owned the mansion at that time, where some of the film took placed ,were family friends well more like friendly associates of my grandparents /maternal great-aunts/uncles. The mansion is less than a mile from my house. 😉
LEGENDARY GENIUSES 🥇❤🙏😇🌈🥇💙💙💙
Richard was a funny, CUSSING, mess! His comedy and truths are so applicable today. RIP MR PRYOR
Awwww Richard x
Awful childhood. Rip.🙏 To the funniest and the most Geniuse man Richard Pryor.
He was a fascinating Genius.
He saw and been through some S... smh may the almighty bless U sip
The guy is a legend
I have an album releasing in March, entitled “The Franklin Lennox Thomas Show”
I say that now, because I am proudly, introducing the new wave of “Rich” fans to one fan’s influence and downright idolatry of the way in which Richard Pryor expressed his pain, love and life through ART.
Why just comment on this now? Well, because, respectfully, I don’t wanna be labelled as someone who “just found him.” There’s not a THING wrong with someone who did, but as aforementioned...I didn’t. He’s inspired atleast a portion of EVERY YEAR of my life, since, say 2011, which was over five years after he passed, however it was when I found “Rich” and who “Rich” was.
I’ve been thankful for his influence (as aforementioned) atleast once, every year since....I like to think that I appreciate the path he single-handedly trail-blazed as much as anybody, ever. It inspired us all in unmeasurable ways.
Ok, I’m done here now. Stevey Owens -The Franklin Lennox Thomas Show....coming to you on all music platforms in March 2020
Have a great night, jack
He was a great comedian
The funyest man ever I miss n love him
Job well done we’re watching lik mason Pryor hope your son follows your steps
J. Cole kinda favors him.
7:16 deep inside this part is HEARTBREAKING 💔
4:56...It's obvious where the inspiration came from for the character of Vera Walker in 'Harlem Nights'...
If hell had a zip code it would be in Peoria.
Wow how could I go all these years without knowing about Richard Pryor's background.
He turned that into comedy
There is a lot of pain in his eyes. 😢
He was hurting inside man his parents did that to him
Real dude
Richard pryor was the man !!!
0:10 RIP Bob!
Didn't know much about him first time I watched him was when I was like 9 watching stir crazy I'm 23 now haven't watched that movie since then I still remember that movie started out of no where recently watched documentaries on him and it's sad the damage he was doing to himself could say him and Robin Williams had similar problems Robin was addicted to alcohol and Richard was cocaine but Robin got better Richard never did and it's sad someone who made people laugh basically died a broken man soon as he caught fire police thugs ran charged into his house felt trying to tear this man apart maybe it was because he was black maybe it wasn't we need to think when we look at those who make us laugh are they truly happy Robin and Richard are proof comedians can be in pain send me to where them 2 are now I'm sure they'd be telling jokes but in a relaxed pain free way RIP Richard RIP Robin yous will never be forgotten I'll make sure my kids know who yous are and what legend iconics and beautiful souls you were sleep tight
I thing I’ve always believed is people who make fun of others, it’s because they try to hide the truth about their personal pain. 😢
你可以笑或哭泣，宝贝，你的选择只是记住，笑是最好的药，所以像你现在知道的那样行动
I can't wait to see the film about Pryor with Mike Epps
The mind is kind ...
RIP to Richard Paryor and to Bob Saget who is now gone himself
He was not a genius, he was hurt!
The original god father of comedy!
RIP RICHARD ❤️ WE MISS YOU TEAM SAGITTARIUS ♐️ 💋
R.I.P. Legend 💯💯💯
Full African descent? Bruh there aren’t many blacks of the dispora who are full black.
Rip to the 👑
R.I.P.
Terribly tragic.. We loved Richard Pryor even though we didn't really know him. Black Gen X
I had every Richard Pryor Redd Foxx albumand including that guy who played in car wash I can't remember his name I used to have his album 2
Franklin Ajaye
He and my grandma were first cousins.....
Look at TIM Reid!!!❤️❤️❤️
Jimmy Walker
Barbara Walters always gets corrected when doing interviews. It's like she never does her homework .I never understood why she was considered so great.
Peoria is still a rough town, can’t imagine that upbringing though.
And he played with that "magic dust" for years....😜
Are used to listen to my mom and dad’s record collection and that was Richard Pryor records I had to wait till they leave or go to work LAMO.
Most comics whether school yard or stage suffer from depression and had abusive childhoods .
"EVERYTHING YOU ARE AND EVERYTHING YOU EVER WILL BE COMES DOWN TO 2 PEOPLE,YOU AND YOUR MOTHER"----DR RANDY CROSS
RIP.
He always had a sadness in his eyes.
He was peerless
Barbara Walters really liked him. There's a rumor they slept together, but she's always denied it.
cincity076 it was Mooney “rumor”