Can't think of another stand-up comic who deserved this night more. Glad to see he got his flowers while he was here to smell them. Rest peacefully, King Richard.
I remember when it came out and I watched it on my mum's VCR, something in me just felt like this was a farewell party because it was obvious that multiple sclerosis was in its advanced stage. He was one of a kind and I am just glad that the world got to show him how much they appreciated him while he was on earth
The next 14 years were tough for Richard, but he had good days and he still performed stand up in his wheelchair, he gave no fucks, he was a raw genius to the end! Great statue of him in Peoria, Illinois!
As much as I've watched Richard Pryor, and a bunch of other comedians I have never seen this tribute to Richard Pryor ever before until February the 7th 2024. Richard if you're in heaven and you can read this, just know that you are loved forever by the world!
2024 and watching this was just beautiful!!!! It’s crazy how many are gone and how time has changed, in comedy, in music and in love for our black community.
Wow in 1990 I became, a mother of 5 my beauty 😍 arrived in 1990 ,that being said capturing these moments of all these gaints , in there own right just GOOD!!#YUP
I was thinking the same thing. Mostly all the greats all gone. In this video which is crazy and now for. Some it's been over 10 years. And this video is over 30 years ❤.
The sparkle and light in Richards eyes, shining the beauty and joy in his heart and soul. It is a visual and honest representation of how this wonderful, magical tribute made him feel. Ty🙏💕
Saw it originally! As hilarious today as it was then! Saw all of his comedy specials and movies when they happened! So glad that I did!! I've Been here awhile! Thank you God!
Wow what a night to be alive and to witness this on television . It was good for Richard to hear all this while he was alive . I especially love the tribute by Keenan Ivory Wayans and that walk to just say thank you . What a time to be alive and to witness such a tribute to a living legend
The great thing about you too is that our great artist and heroes of yesterday will never die. You can always watch the performance shows that we all love.💯😌💕
I haven't cried like this since forever! Richard Pryor will ALWAYS be the Greatest Of All Time!! No one can touch his greatness! Nor should they even try. And Keenan Ivory Wayans tribute was one of the most beautiful of the night! With the internet blowing up lately, with folks being called out, and exposed, with people telling their truths, with Richard, non of that was ever necessary, because he told you who he was from the very beginning. Oh how much we loved not just your craft, but we genuinely loved you! 🙏🏽🕊🐐🖤🖤
When you have Richard Pryor, eddie Murphy and all of these amazing people together , you can't help but to cry laughing and just cry because we miss Richard pryor
I was born in 91 and watching this was an amazing experience. Shout out to my grandma for raising me on legends like Richard Pryor. There is nothing like the old school I swear and thank you for uploading this 🙏🏾
Wow..... seeing Burt Reynolds,Chevy Chase, Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy,Arsenio Hall, Stevie Wonder,James Brown , Ali, sugar ray, hearns.....I was amazed and shocked ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤....rip to the legend.... Mr Richard Pryor ❤❤
@@LA.4.LIFE.76Dick Gregory was the first black male comedian to stand flat footed on stage in front of white audience and do his act on television, so how did Robert Townsend help DG, exactly ???
I grew up listening to Richard Pryors albums He paved the way for the comics of the future generation He always was honest about his life and mistakes I loved this man When I saw tears in his eyes when his peers were talking about the influence he had on their lives I cried You are truly missed RIP Mr Pryor ♥️
My dad played "Sex Machine" darn near everyday. I never thought I would want to hear it again. But Eddie Murphy and James Brown made me smile and remember him. I'm still smiling and picturing my dad sitting on the sofa and listening to James. Thank you James and Eddie. RIP Daddy and James. 🙏🏿♥️🕊️
I loved the way Keenen honored Richard Pryor and stuck to his goal and by God's grace achieved and said Thank you in person to him at an event like this. So fitting. I too cried and clapped so loud and hard. Beautiful.
Wow , never knew they honored Richard with this special. RIP Richard.Love ya ! You were the best comedian ever.You are missed and never forgotten. ✌️❤️
RIP Richard. You were truly talented and I loved your show. I truly think you were the King of Comedy. I’m 82 years young, and I still you were the BEST. ag🌹
This “random” RUclips video, that popped up doing one of the hardest times in my life, has almost brought me to tears. I fought those tears because now isn’t the time for them. I still have a lot of work to do. This was mesmerizing. The aura was palpable. I felt every word Keenan Ivory Wayans said. One day someone will highlight this comment, after seeing the impact my positive contributions will have made and hopefully it will have a similar effect. Keep the domino going. 🙏🏾 love.
1/14/24: Wow, accidently found this and so glad. The room is so full of Black stars, talent and money, you can tell Eddie is in his beginning days. This video is great!. Love and respect my favorite comedian Mr. Richard Pryor. One of a kind original, never will be another like him.
What a night ,straight class Richard Pryor will always be the people's champ,the king,how many of us has his comdey and words gotten use through the trails of life,the man will live on untill the end of time.
I am seeing this for the first time in my life. I am 64 years old. I have seen STIR CRAZY, SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, I saw Mr. Richard Pryor doing his stand-ups and now I am watching "A Party for Richard." I am a person who sees no color or race, religion, status, gender. When I look at a person I see a human being created by God. It's such a sad thing of how the "black community" and other "minorities" like myself, have had to push and shove and shout to make society understand, "Listen, bro; escúchame, pana, hey, carnal, etc. I AM HERE AND I AM A HUMAN BEING!" This tribute to Richard Pryor (R.I.P.) is a lesson to all of us. "Don't celebrate when I'm gone because I have a bigger celebration in a great, DIVINE MANSION in the sky. Bring me flowers now; tell me how much you love me or hate me now; tell me now how much you need me or don't need me, because the moment I'm gone, I won't be able to hear you." I admire so much how Afro- American people love each other so much. (I hope I wasn't politically incorrect by using this term.) But you see, the trouble is that society has forgotten to see the HUMAN. My praises and admiration to all of the great humans who put together this grand celebration for a great human being- the eternal Richard Pryor. God bless you all.❤❤❤
Im 56yrs young and this is the 1st time I've ever seen this and id like to thank God for everyone involved for giving Richard Pryor his 💐🎉while he could still smell them and most of all Eddie Murphy for not only hosting but for being more than just a fan and remaining a true brother throughout life...22:0522:06
I saw this when it aired in 1991. I was living in Dallas at the time. This brings back great memories during a time when I was going through a rough time, but I was slowly getting matters in order. To see Richard and so many celebs in this celebration that are no longer here is bittersweet. Thank you so much for posting.
It was nice to see... I came to ur comment because you said u were going thru a rough time in 91. Didn't it all turn out to be some lesson you needed to learn? I only asked bc I was telling my 27 year old son to treat all hard times as lessons. Once you receive the lesson, you carry on and do better.
@Tayjahbaby8371 greetings Mademoiselle. It did turn out to be a lesson to learn, like many difficult times I have been through. You are telling your son the truth. As long as we live, we are going to have our moments when times are smooth or rough. A peace officer once told me that there are no bad days; some days are just better than others. Actor Fred Williams once said that in order to be successful in life, it is to work hard and not give a shi*. You gonna have rough times anyway. Just work through it 😆 Appreciate you responding to my comment 😃
Say I can dig where you maybe wherever you're coming from 1991 as a 45yr brother we all was going through some kind of shit but it was something else and to be looking back is the shit to Right On Baby Boomers
@TecwellTruck 1991 was a time when life took a shift for many. Even though I was getting through some rough times, I will never forget so many wonderful people that I met who encouraged me to hang there. Fast forward to 2024, I know we still have beautiful people around, but I seldom encounter people who are genuine and sincere. There are many reasons these days are far worse than the 90s. I am just glad I can look back and smile about the days of old. Since 911, the smiles started getting less. Since 2009, it has been hard to keep smiling dealing with people who, most of the time, turn out to be full of it 😆 I appreciate your comment 😃
Thank you Eddie Murphy! I Thoroughly Enjoyed this nearly 34 years later. To see All the popular celebrities I grew up on & the many clips of footage of Richard Blessing us with his Gift of Comedy is Genuinely Priceless. I pray & hope Eddie is around a long time & that im able to see him Blessed 10 fold the way he & all the others Loved on Richard.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
Of all the people there, Keenen Ivory Wayans stands out amongst them all. He was kind, sincere and his words were so heartfelt. His speech literally brought tears to my eyes.
RIP: June, Ruth and Bonnie Pointer, Bobby Womack, Natalie Cole, James Brown, Burt Reynolds, Johnny Carson, and the one only TRUE King of comedy: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr.
This was one of the most touching and beautiful tributes I've ever seen. I remember listening to Richards albums when I was a little kid. My dad being an r&b musician I grew up in bars and backstages. After a while you aren't thought of as a little kid. Especially when you can load your pockets with cash playing 3 card Monty and other methods of relieving adults of the burden of carrying a heavy wallet. I had many "uncles" most of them were pigmently gifted where as dad and I were not. They'd be sitting around talking about Richards acts and dad would do his version of Mudd Bone. The first album I got to keep had the skit about 11:30. I'd do it at school and my friends would die laughing. Soon we'd be listening to it every day. To see the looks on kids faces when they heard that was priceless. Scared the hell out of some. To others it was our thing. Most kids grew up on sesame Street and electric company. I grew up on Monty Python,Cheech and Chong and Richard Pryor. I don't know how anyone could watch this show with dry eyes. Rip Richard you truly are loved and missed.
I wonder who wrote Burt Reynolds monologue? WOW! That was really funny and down to earth. I somehow missed this special all the way until now so thanks for posting this show.These were the days man!
THAT WAS ONE OF, IF NOT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTES I'VE EVER SEEN........I HAD NEVER SEEN IT UNTIL NOW! I agree that I am sooo happy that Mr.Pryor saw how truly loved he was while he was well enough to REALLY appreciate it. I CRIED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRIBUTE!. His impact on the world will live on for years to come thru LOVE & LAUGHTER 2 very powerful emotions!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
I'm balling after Kenyon Ivory Wayon's speech. Lord, I hope I spelled his name right. I have grown up watching Richard Pryor and realizing there was something special about him. It was a great feeling. To this day, I still feel the same way.
Blessed be the heart of the person that put up this. It was fun, love and just beautiful. I really enjoyed watching this evergreen tribute to Richard Pryor. ❤
Who is watching this in 2024 I am crying all over the place. This is my childhood. I grew up watching all these legends. Its time to honor BILL COSBY like this and next Eddie Murphy. The two legends we have left besides Dave Chappelle. Give them their flowers while they can smell them. What happened to celebrations like this. I miss the 90s
Never say this show either!!! But Thank You for bring this out Today Where is Really NEEDED So MUCH Hatred In this whole Today!!!! Let's get Back To When People LOVED EACH OTHER Mr Richard YOU MADE THAT HAPPEN!!! !LOVE YOU ALWAYS !!!!!
Couldn't have had a better opening act! James Brown "The Godfather of SOUL" Very impressive grp of friends to Celebrate the Late great Comedic genius Mr Richard Pryor! I couldn't help but wonder. Where was Mr Paul Mooney? Overall this was an OUTSTANDING celebration for Richard Pryor! 🎉❤
OMG. Thank you for posting. Just watched Gene's segment and discovered that he wasnt playing Willy Wonka in that movie....he was Willy Wonka in real life.
This is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad this was able to be captured and preserved. I have laughed and cried through the whole thing. God Bless you all and thank you for a great childhood. My kids will never know and that's heartbreaking. The best is over
Richard Pryor was to stand up comedy and comedic roles, what Al Pacino was to dramatic roles...Eddie Murphy is, without a doubt, a genius, and one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
If you've ever wondered where Eddie got the idea for Randy Watson & Sexual Chocolate, (Coming to America) You just saw it with Bobby Womack … On a serious note, Richard Pryor IS the one of the reasons life can at times be utterly amazing. If there's one person on earth that should have stood no chance at all getting where he got, it's him, given the times and his early life. He'd readily admit himself he sucked at being lots of things and he did, BUT as a comedian he made everyone else look like they were all just driving in the slow lane. His observation and storytelling style, to this day are what others strive to emulate. It's rare to pull off, yet he made it look effortless. Largely as it was his own life he was talking about and I highly doubt others could, or would make it seem remotely funny considering such a life. He's widely and rightly regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time. Dave Chappelle said of Pryor, "You know those, like, evolution charts of man? He was the dude walking upright" Enough said.
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Can't think of another stand-up comic who deserved this night more. Glad to see he got his flowers while he was here to smell them. Rest peacefully, King Richard.
The greatest of all times
I'm just seeing this 2024😊❤
Well said!!!
George Carlin is right up there ✌🏽
Roy Chubby Brown. 🐐
That moment with Keenan Ivory Wayans was amazing
Got me emotional….wonderful moment
It touches my heart every time I watch it.
That was very special
That was so touching and personal
Went viral
They knew this was a farewell party. They just didn’t want to say it. So glad they gave him his roses on the living side of life.
I remember when it came out and I watched it on my mum's VCR, something in me just felt like this was a farewell party because it was obvious that multiple sclerosis was in its advanced stage. He was one of a kind and I am just glad that the world got to show him how much they appreciated him while he was on earth
The next 14 years were tough for Richard, but he had good days and he still performed stand up in his wheelchair, he gave no fucks, he was a raw genius to the end! Great statue of him in Peoria, Illinois!
Richard didn't die until December 2005, he lived 14 years after this gathering, so what point are you trying to make?
@@umarabdul-ali6868 A fairly straightforward point.
@@GordonCaledoniadamn I'd love to see that statue!
OMG... this is great... Richard Pryor was so funny... glad that they honored him while he was still alive...
❤🎉 So agree with you. Rest in Paradise Great Ones on Honor Show. 🙏👍💓
Showbiz was so authentic back then.... It feels like a different reality
Shit always been fake bruh,it's the personal relationships that were authentic
Nothing is the same as it was. ❤
@@tj1338This guy really put Hollywood and authenticity in the same sentence AND was serious when he said it. 😂😂😂😂😂
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@@tj1338this is also true💯
As much as I've watched Richard Pryor, and a bunch of other comedians I have never seen this tribute to Richard Pryor ever before until February the 7th 2024. Richard if you're in heaven and you can read this, just know that you are loved forever by the world!
I remember when this first aired and I was 11
I am just seeing it June 2024
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August 2024 but boy does it take me back..
Looking at it in September 1,
2024
Awesome👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾A Star packed celebration for a deserving Legend🕺😎 Continue to Rest in Peace Mr. Richard Pryor 😇Lots of Love from Evaton, South Africa 🇿🇦
2024 and watching this was just beautiful!!!! It’s crazy how many are gone and how time has changed, in comedy, in music and in love for our black community.
Yes yes yes we lost a lot of entertained in this event RIP 2 ALL WE LOST😢
Wow in 1990 I became, a mother of 5 my beauty 😍 arrived in 1990 ,that being said
capturing these moments of all these gaints , in there own right just GOOD!!#YUP
It was like living in time again just sitting in front of the TV , watching all the good shows. 70s and 80s was beautiful
🙌🙌🙌
I was thinking the same thing. Mostly all the greats all gone. In this video which is crazy and now for. Some it's been over 10 years. And this video is over 30 years ❤.
Bobby Womack!!!!! You can tell Richard really loved that song! 💯🎶🕊️🙏🏾✨
Don't we all Bobby got down Tonight!
Richard loved bobby Womack you can see it in Richard eyes
Many of us experienced men do!
Thank you Eddie Murphy for doing this for Richard Pryor! You too sir are one of the greatest in Comedy ❤
Thank You Eddie Murphy, What A Great Honor For Mr. Richard Pryor, Thank You All.
Giving Mr. Pryor his flowers is so great! Thank you Mr. Eddie Murphy, you are appreciated ❤
So many legends in one room. The 90s were great.
Why am i just seeing this? Im watching this as if it was yesterday. This was a great tribute. I miss the 90s
They need to give Eddie a party too. Eddie IS the party!
Most definitely, he'll get his
He already got one. Look it up.
True!!! Give this man hiss flowers!!!!
He got one when he received the Mark Twain award
He already two one
The sparkle and light in Richards eyes, shining the beauty and joy in his heart and soul.
It is a visual and honest representation of how this wonderful, magical tribute made him feel.
Ty🙏💕
91 isnt that long ago, but it feels like an eternity. You don't really realize how the world changes until you start looking back.
You aint lying
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So true
I was 19 and it feels like an eternity but it also feels like it was yesterday
Funny how time works
Just saying 🇳🇴
Yes is was that long ago. Alot of the people there aren't even alive anymore.
This was a dose of medicine! I never knew about this special. It was incredibly nostalgic. Richard is the true King of Comedy. 🙏🏽
Nostalgic 😮oh big word.😂🙄
Saw it originally! As hilarious today as it was then! Saw all of his comedy specials and movies when they happened! So glad that I did!! I've Been here awhile! Thank you God!
Richard and Gene were like peanut butter and jelly.
Oops! Just read ths, and heard Richard Pryor say: "Peanut butter, my *ss, more like vaseline". That ws Richard, not me 😅
Wow what a night to be alive and to witness this on television . It was good for Richard to hear all this while he was alive . I especially love the tribute by Keenan Ivory Wayans and that walk to just say thank you . What a time to be alive and to witness such a tribute to a living legend
Who else is just seeing this in 2024?
Nope 2025 me.
Who DIDN’T MAKE IT???😉
I seen it a while ago, but it's been so long that it's like the first time.
Me
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I love RUclips mannnnnnn !!!!! No platform finds and plays so many varieties of everything. This is legendary!!!!
Hear Hear. The best.
Exactly, it's actually the only channel you need.
The great thing about you too is that our great artist and heroes of yesterday will never die. You can always watch the performance shows that we all love.💯😌💕
This is the only Time Machine we got.
Yes it I have cried so much
I haven't cried like this since forever! Richard Pryor will ALWAYS be the Greatest Of All Time!! No one can touch his greatness! Nor should they even try. And Keenan Ivory Wayans tribute was one of the most beautiful of the night! With the internet blowing up lately, with folks being called out, and exposed, with people telling their truths, with Richard, non of that was ever necessary, because he told you who he was from the very beginning. Oh how much we loved not just your craft, but we genuinely loved you! 🙏🏽🕊🐐🖤🖤
I loved this, it was a very nice treat
When you have Richard Pryor, eddie Murphy and all of these amazing people together , you can't help but to cry laughing and just cry because we miss Richard pryor
I didn't know that Richard Pryor suffered so much
I also thought Gene Wilder's tribute was really touching.😢
Came here after reading Pryor Convictions. Richard was a beautiful, funny guy.
RIP Richard, I hope you're still chasing the P. up there 😁
Wow, when Eddie did the impression of James in front of James. I was done. Please stick a fork in me. Too funny. I Love Comedians!!! Outstanding.
Check out MJ impersonation of Mr. Brown back in' 83
I was born in 91 and watching this was an amazing experience. Shout out to my grandma for raising me on legends like Richard Pryor. There is nothing like the old school I swear and thank you for uploading this 🙏🏾
Glad you enjoyed it! We double the shout out to your grandma ❤️
Wow..... seeing Burt Reynolds,Chevy Chase, Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy,Arsenio Hall, Stevie Wonder,James Brown , Ali, sugar ray, hearns.....I was amazed and shocked ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤....rip to the legend.... Mr Richard Pryor ❤❤
You forgot the great Robert Townsend he helped Keenan and Dick Gregory Marsha Warfield look these ppl were on it!
Greatness
@@gilson1982 cause they legends and I can😂♥️
@@LA.4.LIFE.76Dick Gregory was the first black male comedian to stand flat footed on stage in front of white audience and do his act on television, so how did Robert Townsend help DG, exactly ???
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER.THE LEGEND Mr. RICHARD PRYOR THE BEST COMEDIAN YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.REST in PEACE RICHARD.
Rip Richard!!!❣️❣️❤️
Whose here september 2024😢
Nov., 2024
Richard Pryor will always be the man in comedy. He is a icon in the world of comedy.❤
Lol he’s so coked out here
I grew up listening to Richard Pryors albums He paved the way for the comics of the future generation He always was honest about his life and mistakes I loved this man When I saw tears in his eyes when his peers were talking about the influence he had on their lives I cried You are truly missed RIP Mr Pryor ♥️
Thank You Richard Prior
My dad played "Sex Machine" darn near everyday. I never thought I would want to hear it again. But Eddie Murphy and James Brown made me smile and remember him. I'm still smiling and picturing my dad sitting on the sofa and listening to James. Thank you James and Eddie. RIP Daddy and James. 🙏🏿♥️🕊️
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Two most beautiful words In Comedy= RICHARD PRYOR ❤
Hear Hear
Damn Keenen did have me crying. This was a great tribute to have especially since he was able to attend it.
YESSSSSS THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL
Honorable he got his chance finally wow ! I was moved! ❤
I loved the way Keenen honored Richard Pryor and stuck to his goal and by God's grace achieved and said Thank you in person to him at an event like this. So fitting. I too cried and clapped so loud and hard. Beautiful.
I'm just seeing this in 2024, Thank you, to everyone that participated in this very necessary party.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏🏽. E-S aka V... ONE !
Wow , never knew they honored Richard with this special. RIP Richard.Love ya ! You were the best comedian ever.You are missed and never forgotten. ✌️❤️
RIP Richard. You were truly talented and I loved your show.
I truly think you were the King of Comedy.
I’m 82 years young, and I still you were the BEST.
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Word and Respect. :)
This was beautifully done! A wonderful example of how to show your appreciation and honor of a person who has influenced your life. ❤😊
Patti Patti Patti, this was great flowers for Pryor. Even Ricard had to stand for Patti.
And she was the only one to get Richard up out of his seat!!!
Thank you, This was so wonderful to watch. I miss Richard Pryor! Forever rest in peace!
Watching...... What a Talent, Gift, Wisdom...RIP Mr. Richard Pryor.... on repeat...2024
R.I.P To The King Of Comedy Richard Pryor, Still Miss You Always
Richard was the best and always will be RIP we'll always have you in our hearts 😂😅
❤❤❤ Always
R.I.P to a Ledgen and King, Mr. Richard Pryor❤❤❤ gone but never forgotten ❤❤❤
This “random” RUclips video, that popped up doing one of the hardest times in my life, has almost brought me to tears. I fought those tears because now isn’t the time for them. I still have a lot of work to do. This was mesmerizing. The aura was palpable. I felt every word Keenan Ivory Wayans said. One day someone will highlight this comment, after seeing the impact my positive contributions will have made and hopefully it will have a similar effect. Keep the domino going. 🙏🏾 love.
1/14/24: Wow, accidently found this and so glad. The room is so full of Black stars, talent and money, you can tell Eddie is in his beginning days. This video is great!. Love and respect my favorite comedian Mr. Richard Pryor. One of a kind original, never will be another like him.
Burt Reynolds' speech to Richard was the coolest I've heard in years.
And Richard Pryor never lost his title even in death.
Burt's autobiography is a great read, filled with insane stories.
I remember Burt when I was little, but never really got into his work. I didn't know he was great at telling comedic stories. @@GordonCaledonia
It was the best of the night ❤
Rain Pryor looks just like her dad
What a night ,straight class Richard Pryor will always be the people's champ,the king,how many of us has his comdey and words gotten use through the trails of life,the man will live on untill the end of time.
Seeing Gene Wilder on this made me so happy. Heartwarming. Legends, forever.
His speech was really good. His voice is so calming and relaxing. The movies they did together were the best.
@@solodolo6018 agree, some of my favorites
I am seeing this for the first time in my life. I am 64 years old. I have seen STIR CRAZY, SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, I saw Mr. Richard Pryor doing his stand-ups and now I am watching "A Party for Richard." I am a person who sees no color or race, religion, status, gender. When I look at a person I see a human being created by God. It's such a sad thing of how the "black community" and other "minorities" like myself, have had to push and shove and shout to make society understand, "Listen, bro; escúchame, pana, hey, carnal, etc. I AM HERE AND I AM A HUMAN BEING!" This tribute to Richard Pryor (R.I.P.) is a lesson to all of us. "Don't celebrate when I'm gone because I have a bigger celebration in a great, DIVINE MANSION in the sky. Bring me flowers now; tell me how much you love me or hate me now; tell me now how much you need me or don't need me, because the moment I'm gone, I won't be able to hear you." I admire so much how Afro- American people love each other so much. (I hope I wasn't politically incorrect by using this term.) But you see, the trouble is that society has forgotten to see the HUMAN. My praises and admiration to all of the great humans who put together this grand celebration for a great human being- the eternal Richard Pryor. God bless you all.❤❤❤
Eddie Murphy is always a great host or guest.
Im 56yrs young and this is the 1st time I've ever seen this and id like to thank God for everyone involved for giving Richard Pryor his 💐🎉while he could still smell them and most of all Eddie Murphy for not only hosting but for being more than just a fan and remaining a true brother throughout life...22:05 22:06
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Wow, that was just magic. Thanks so much for uploading this.
This better than any award ceremony
I saw this when it aired in 1991. I was living in Dallas at the time. This brings back great memories during a time when I was going through a rough time, but I was slowly getting matters in order. To see Richard and so many celebs in this celebration that are no longer here is bittersweet. Thank you so much for posting.
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It was nice to see... I came to ur comment because you said u were going thru a rough time in 91. Didn't it all turn out to be some lesson you needed to learn? I only asked bc I was telling my 27 year old son to treat all hard times as lessons. Once you receive the lesson, you carry on and do better.
@Tayjahbaby8371 greetings Mademoiselle. It did turn out to be a lesson to learn, like many difficult times I have been through. You are telling your son the truth. As long as we live, we are going to have our moments when times are smooth or rough. A peace officer once told me that there are no bad days; some days are just better than others. Actor Fred Williams once said that in order to be successful in life, it is to work hard and not give a shi*. You gonna have rough times anyway. Just work through it 😆 Appreciate you responding to my comment 😃
Say I can dig where you maybe wherever you're coming from 1991 as a 45yr brother we all was going through some kind of shit but it was something else and to be looking back is the shit to Right On Baby Boomers
@TecwellTruck 1991 was a time when life took a shift for many. Even though I was getting through some rough times, I will never forget so many wonderful people that I met who encouraged me to hang there. Fast forward to 2024, I know we still have beautiful people around, but I seldom encounter people who are genuine and sincere. There are many reasons these days are far worse than the 90s. I am just glad I can look back and smile about the days of old. Since 911, the smiles started getting less. Since 2009, it has been hard to keep smiling dealing with people who, most of the time, turn out to be full of it 😆 I appreciate your comment 😃
Thank you Eddie Murphy! I Thoroughly Enjoyed this nearly 34 years later. To see All the popular celebrities I grew up on & the many clips of footage of Richard Blessing us with his Gift of Comedy is Genuinely Priceless. I pray & hope Eddie is around a long time & that im able to see him Blessed 10 fold the way he & all the others Loved on Richard.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
Yea I agree Eddie Murphy was and always was great like Richard
LOOK AT ALL THOSE STRONG - HANDSOME KINGS IN ONE BUILDING!! 👑 RIP KING RICHARD!!❤
Of all the people there, Keenen Ivory Wayans stands out amongst them all. He was kind, sincere and his words were so heartfelt. His speech literally brought tears to my eyes.
WOW!! What a treat! Thank you so so much🙏🏽❤
this was beautiful.......never seen or knew about this special
The King of Comedy honored by another great king of Comedy,hands down ❤😊😊¡!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!😊❤
RIP: June, Ruth and Bonnie Pointer, Bobby Womack, Natalie Cole, James Brown, Burt Reynolds, Johnny Carson, and the one only TRUE King of comedy: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr.
Indeed. I miss all of them.
Ruth Pointer still alive
And now Rest In Power Mr. Lou Gossett, Jr.
@@Lea-z4e yes indeed
Muhammad Ali also RIP
Richar Pryor as the President! 🤣😂 HILARIOUS!
This was one of the most touching and beautiful tributes I've ever seen. I remember listening to Richards albums when I was a little kid. My dad being an r&b musician I grew up in bars and backstages. After a while you aren't thought of as a little kid. Especially when you can load your pockets with cash playing 3 card Monty and other methods of relieving adults of the burden of carrying a heavy wallet. I had many "uncles" most of them were pigmently gifted where as dad and I were not. They'd be sitting around talking about Richards acts and dad would do his version of Mudd Bone. The first album I got to keep had the skit about 11:30. I'd do it at school and my friends would die laughing. Soon we'd be listening to it every day. To see the looks on kids faces when they heard that was priceless. Scared the hell out of some. To others it was our thing. Most kids grew up on sesame Street and electric company. I grew up on Monty Python,Cheech and Chong and Richard Pryor. I don't know how anyone could watch this show with dry eyes. Rip Richard you truly are loved and missed.
Good show.
Thank you very much for uploading this. It is truly a heartwarming homage.
Bobby Womack was amazing man…speechless
Lmaoo sam cooke wouldn't say that
He was an amazing artist but a horrible man
I wonder who wrote Burt Reynolds monologue? WOW! That was really funny and down to earth. I somehow missed this special all the way until now so thanks for posting this show.These were the days man!
THAT WAS ONE OF, IF NOT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTES I'VE EVER SEEN........I HAD NEVER SEEN IT UNTIL NOW! I agree that I am sooo happy that Mr.Pryor saw how truly loved he was while he was well enough to REALLY appreciate it. I CRIED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRIBUTE!. His impact on the world
will live on for years to come thru LOVE & LAUGHTER 2 very powerful emotions!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much for your comments! We love that this tribute meant so much to you ❤️
What a fabulous time capsule!!! thank you
A lot of talented people came out for him, all the future legends in the room, awesome, my favorite comic ever. Patti knows how to close a show.RIP
First time seeing this on today, 1/6/2024. Simply beautiful 🙂R.I.Paradise Sir Richard Pryor, Dick Gregory, & James Brown.
Moments like this make your day back in the days on Sunday my dad an my older brother listened to record hangers bilcrosby and Richard prayer
I remember watching this with my family!! Wow bought back great memories ❤❤❤❤❤
The GOAT of comedy REST IN HEAVEN you are missed ❤
So many legends that passed away I enjoyed this
Thank you Clown Jewels for up loading this it was beautiful to see ..this star studded program .. for Richard Pryor… 😅😊
You got it! So glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Richard Pryor you are a Legend. Rest Up🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have been wanting to rewatch this for 33 years now! thanks for sharing
What a wonderful time that was for music and entertainment, those days will never come back 😔
WOW!!! Patti is a FORCE of nature!!!!!!!
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I'm balling after Kenyon Ivory Wayon's speech. Lord, I hope I spelled his name right. I have grown up watching Richard Pryor and realizing there was something special about him. It was a great feeling. To this day, I still feel the same way.
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I got tears coming down when i look at Richard Pyror his eyes show the joy and love he felt from all who knew and honored his achivements.
Aww Richard with Bobby Womack damn im so moved never saw this til now
Blessed be the heart of the person that put up this. It was fun, love and just beautiful. I really enjoyed watching this evergreen tribute to Richard Pryor. ❤
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it ❤️
@@clownjewels I really do. Thanks to you. ❤️
I loved your reply! This video IS a gift! ❤
What a wonderful homage to the most amazing comedic genius. RIP Richard Pryor. 🙏
Who is watching this in 2024 I am crying all over the place. This is my childhood. I grew up watching all these legends. Its time to honor BILL COSBY like this and next Eddie Murphy. The two legends we have left besides Dave Chappelle. Give them their flowers while they can smell them. What happened to celebrations like this. I miss the 90s
Wow I had never seen this. How wonderful! Richard Pryor is such a legend.
Never say this show either!!! But Thank You for bring this out Today Where is Really NEEDED So MUCH Hatred In this whole Today!!!! Let's get Back To When People LOVED EACH OTHER Mr Richard YOU MADE THAT HAPPEN!!! !LOVE YOU ALWAYS !!!!!
I am so happy I got the chance to watch this celebration to the #1 Comedy King. Rest In Love & Peace Mr. Pryor😍🙏🏽
Richard you help many people in times of need as well as myself. God bless you brother.
Thanks!
Thank YOU! Glad you enjoyed it!
Couldn't have had a better opening act! James Brown "The Godfather of SOUL" Very impressive grp of friends to Celebrate the Late great Comedic genius Mr Richard Pryor! I couldn't help but wonder. Where was Mr Paul Mooney? Overall this was an OUTSTANDING celebration for Richard Pryor! 🎉❤
Beet said it best. He will never ever loose his title. Man o man to see so many legends in 1 room at 1 time.. WOW 😊😊
💜 Richard Pryor is 4ever an Icon!
THE KING OF COMEDY 👑
Never thought Keenen Ivory Wayans could get me choked up - but here we are.
I loved his way of introducing himself to Richard. Nice!
OMG. Thank you for posting. Just watched Gene's segment and discovered that he wasnt playing Willy Wonka in that movie....he was Willy Wonka in real life.
Exactly
Eddie murphy,robert towsend,kenon wayans are all students of richard pryor during 80s ,they all changed the game of comdy
This is when entertainment was great.
34:45... Keenan Ivory Wayans... Well done my guy. Got me teary eyed.
Absolutely beautiful event, love me some Richard Pryor.
So well deserved!! Thank all of you guys for doing this!! Priceless.
Lily Tomlin had me laughing
Ofc that’s who u noticed out of all the genius in the room
Ofc 😒
She was brilliant - Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
@@thetfamlife8902oh shut up! She was funny and you’re mad a white woman had people laughing. Playing a racist card for 0 reason. Pot meet kettle.
This is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad this was able to be captured and preserved. I have laughed and cried through the whole thing. God Bless you all and thank you for a great childhood. My kids will never know and that's heartbreaking. The best is over
Richard Pryor was to stand up comedy and comedic roles, what Al Pacino was to dramatic roles...Eddie Murphy is, without a doubt, a genius, and one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
it's f'ing wholesome seeying Richard enjoying literally every performance. Must have been an unforgettable night... RIP the GOAT of comedy 💯
If you've ever wondered where Eddie got the idea for Randy Watson & Sexual Chocolate, (Coming to America) You just saw it with Bobby Womack … On a serious note, Richard Pryor IS the one of the reasons life can at times be utterly amazing. If there's one person on earth that should have stood no chance at all getting where he got, it's him, given the times and his early life.
He'd readily admit himself he sucked at being lots of things and he did, BUT as a comedian he made everyone else look like they were all just driving in the slow lane.
His observation and storytelling style, to this day are what others strive to emulate. It's rare to pull off, yet he made it look effortless. Largely as it was his own life he was talking about and I highly doubt others could, or would make it seem remotely funny considering such a life.
He's widely and rightly regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time. Dave Chappelle said of Pryor, "You know those, like, evolution charts of man? He was the dude walking upright" Enough said.
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You are right I never heard about this celebration for Richard Pryor