This will NEVER EVER be old. The build up from a normal, calm speaking president, to an annoyed, upset brotha from the corner was a genius idea. TV audiences from ‘77 were not ready for a show like this. The Richard Pryor Show should’ve been on HBO. He would’ve had more artistic freedom there.
The audience wasn't the problem. It was the network. They wanted to be in the Richard Pryor business without fully understanding the Richard Pryor business, so they tried to tame him, and he wanted out of his contract.
Was HBO out then, or was HBO even a big deal then ?? I know HBO was huge during the 80's but IDK if it was that big of a deal back in the 70's. He probably wouldn't have had that big of a audience on the HBO platform back during the 70's. I don't think cable was as huge as it was during the 80's, back in the 70's.
But HBO didn't exist in 77. Even if it did the show would not have been seen by the majority of Black people because we couldn't afford "cable TV" back then, especially in the hood...
damn, I just saw this for the first time. wish it was longer because it was just starting to get rolling when it ended. he could have made a whole series of skits off that topic
I was in a burn unit in a hospital in Michigan in April, 1982. Remember watching this while under the influence of morphine. Don't recall what network, channel or station this was on. All I recall 2as it was funny as hell.
I would've never spotted him if someone hadn't pointed it out in the comments. I was watching it again and wondering how they all kept such straight faces when I noticed Robin raise his camera. 😂 Lol, he always did have trouble keeping a straight face during his lines.😢
That's right, there may have been some and will be some who'll come in a close 2nd but there'll never be anyone as funny as he was, and I feel bad for anyone who wasn't there at that time to really get it about his humor, this is still funny in this day and age but not nearly as funny as it was then, you had to be there to really get it. All hail the king, King Richard the 1st.
I see Marsha Warfield, Johnny Yune, Sandra Bullock, John Witherspoon, Tim Reid, and Robin Williams. That’s a testament to Richard’s care for his up and coming comedians.
@@SH-jv5ufat the beginning of the sketch. Williams is standing at the back near the curtains. He has no lines. He also plays a lawyer in one of the episodes on "The Richard Pryor Show." It's on youtube also. He's good in that.
Yo this man facial expression and body language alone are some of his greatest attributes as a comedian like he set the trend and it’s 2023 I still see him in others
Brother Richard Pryor is so hilarious. Pryor turns important issues into laughter. Brother Paul Mooney writes his scripts too. RIP Brother Richard Pryor
@@lance.da.legend9837 Aye.... I'm more that sure I'm the most Passionate Person in this thread for the Uprise of Our People.... And I said that to say this.... I'm All About Precise Information.... That's It Calm Down. I Never Mentioned Ownership For A Reason💡
When he said "his jaws were still tight" about James Harris, my afro grew back!!! He and "Jefferson Street" Joe Gilliam were trying to break the NFL white QB carousel long before we heard of Warren Moon and Doug Williams.
I think Snow White is Sandra Bernhard, I never thought she went back this far. What a great show, I see why people say Richard did this before Chapelle
I've watched this at least 100 times. Prior to youtube I'd google it. This one is so clear you feel like you're in the meeting. Another Great One is Laurel and Hardy in the Army WWII driving a jeep all over the place. Hilarious!
I'm ROTFL!!! I grew up in the Richard Pryor comedy Era he was truly bold, one of a kind, original and thee best to do it!!! 🤣🤣🤣 he was the KING of comedy!!!
Richard Pryor is truly one of the greatest comedians EVER!!!!!! This is a truly wonderful sketch, both in the writing and delivery. My advice to anyone interested in comedy, go get some Richard Pryor, absolute genius! ⭐️
This show didn't last very long but my dad always talked about it. He saw the original episodes when they aired. This is actually pretty funny and it gets better as it goes on.
Yeah those four episodes made mainstream America very uncomfortable. One memorable episode ended when they discovered a tomb with writings, astrology signs, math and he realized the authors were Black! The episode closed with 'fade to black' and a suprised look on Pryors face as his fellow explorers quickly sealed up the tomb!
And Robin Williams in back with a camera, Tim Reid next to Sandra Bernhard, Conrad Janis as an extra in the front row. And stand-up comedian Johnny Yune asking a question about Russia.
Ebody: "Yo, blood. Assalam alaikum" RP: "Wa alaikum assalaam" This whole skit, young ones don't realize, this was the *NOW* in the making back then. Richard Pryor, we miss you! 🤣🤣
Every time I see this, it seems to get funnier and funnier, this is classic Richard Pryor, will your mother do my house!!another excellent one is with Pryor and Chevy chase, with chase conducting a job interview with Pryor being the recipient, it was a word association exercise, it was one of the funniest skits I’ve ever seen on SNL, some old school shit.
Richard found a way to speak on the ugliest issues of America in a very artistic way....he actually matured a whole lot during his career and not only do I like him as a comedian but I also respect him as a Man
I always looked forward to his specials or guest appearances on tv when I was younger, then I got to hear his albums when I got older - whoa, first time I ever busted my gut with laughter. He is a comedic legend!
Anyone else notice Robin Williams in the back? He was the photographer, looks like one of his first gigs
GREAT eyes!!
Nanu nanu
WOW! Great eyes Mike
Thanks for pointing that out!
No prob. This was aired on September 13, 1977 and Mork and Mindy aired almost exactly a year later on September 14, 1978.
Dave Chappelle must have watched a lot of Richard Pryor growing up.
This is comedy gold.
Paul Mooney was a writer on this show, and was also a writer on the Chapelle Show. Facts.
@@KRpr0ductions was "Snow White" Sandra Bernhard in that video??
@@monica93304 Yep.
Lakum Salam 😂😂😂😂
Paul Mooney is a comedic genius.
This aged like fine wine
It hasn't aged like fine wine, it's gone further than that, it's timeless🙂
From the best box!
"As long as I can keep it up!"
At least he an honest President!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
is it just me or does his laugh right after this line look just like George W Bush? LOL
“You will have to ask white women, I know I do.”
😉😉😉😉😉👊👊👊👊👊
@@iamsheep5:15. Yep! I wonder if good old George was a fan growing up.
This will NEVER EVER be old. The build up from a normal, calm speaking president, to an annoyed, upset brotha from the corner was a genius idea. TV audiences from ‘77 were not ready for a show like this. The Richard Pryor Show should’ve been on HBO. He would’ve had more artistic freedom there.
The audience wasn't the problem. It was the network. They wanted to be in the Richard Pryor business without fully understanding the Richard Pryor business, so they tried to tame him, and he wanted out of his contract.
Was HBO out then, or was HBO even a big deal then ??
I know HBO was huge during the 80's but IDK if it was that big of a deal back in the 70's. He probably wouldn't have had that big of a audience on the HBO platform back during the 70's. I don't think cable was as huge as it was during the 80's, back in the 70's.
@@JamesCH08 Yes. HBO was out then. I agree in those days the 3 networks is where u did all your TV work if u wanted to be seen all over the country.
4:33 "Mr president??
Yeah what?!!!! ☠️
But HBO didn't exist in 77. Even if it did the show would not have been seen by the majority of Black people because we couldn't afford "cable TV" back then, especially in the hood...
I'm amazed at how well this holds up. 1977?? Talk about being ahead of his time....
Ahead of it's time...?🙂You can say that again🙂
Please explain
One could argue not much has changed since then.
damn, I just saw this for the first time. wish it was longer because it was just starting to get rolling when it ended. he could have made a whole series of skits off that topic
I was in a burn unit in a hospital in Michigan in April, 1982. Remember watching this while under the influence of morphine. Don't recall what network, channel or station this was on. All I recall 2as it was funny as hell.
the new generation don't understands how innovative and funny Richard Pryor was in his prime. RIP to the 🐐
I do
Rich and Bernie Mac 🐐🐐
they are too stupid to look away from kevin hart
We do
Agreed
So many comedic legends in there, John Witherspoon, Robin Williams, and Richard Pryor
Tim Reid (Ebony) and Marsha Warfield (Jet) as well! 👍
Sandra Bernhard
Had to re look to see Robin
Yeah, he had a legendary cast for his show. Its a wonder why it was short-lived.
Paul Mooney
3:51 Robin Williams as a photographer in the back covering his face with camera to hide his laughter
I would've never spotted him if someone hadn't pointed it out in the comments. I was watching it again and wondering how they all kept such straight faces when I noticed Robin raise his camera. 😂 Lol, he always did have trouble keeping a straight face during his lines.😢
One of my favorites. Mork
Im finna look again... thanks!!!
Is that Jane Curtin, next to him? 4:01 is clearer for her. I think she is also using the camera to stop laughing.
Pretty sure it is Jane Curtin.
@@quebeccityoliver4742 I don't think she looks anything like Jane Curtin.
There'll never be another one like him! The greatest! 😂😂😂
That's right, there may have been some and will be some who'll come in a close 2nd but there'll never be anyone as funny as he was, and I feel bad for anyone who wasn't there at that time to really get it about his humor, this is still funny in this day and age but not nearly as funny as it was then, you had to be there to really get it.
All hail the king, King Richard the 1st.
He got Blacker and Blacker with every question!!!! 💯✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽❤️🖤💚❤️🖤💚😎😎😎
Right on
Johnny Yune, John Witherspoon, Marsha Warfield, Tim Reid, Sandra Bernhard, and Robin Williams I noticed.
A virtual treasure trove of comedy on this cast. Richard Pryor had the good sense to bring them with him.
Is John Witherspoon father to Reese Witherspoon?
The cast was awesome.
I think one of the extras in the front row was Conrad Janis
Which one was Robin Williams
I see Marsha Warfield, Johnny Yune, Sandra Bullock, John Witherspoon, Tim Reid, and Robin Williams. That’s a testament to Richard’s care for his up and coming comedians.
Sandra Bullock?
@@jeannie1renee2Sandra Bernhard
Which one is Robin Williams?
@@SH-jv5ufstanding in the back with a camera
@@SH-jv5ufat the beginning of the sketch. Williams is standing at the back near the curtains. He has no lines. He also plays a lawyer in one of the episodes on "The Richard Pryor Show." It's on youtube also. He's good in that.
Still waiting on the Black Football owners. He practically called everything in the video. Wow, what a masterpiece.
"Mississippi Harold"
Sit down.
DMTBKA
"Mississippi Herald" but yes
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
One of the greatest sketches ever!!
Not funny in the least! What am I missing?
@johnswanson3741 not only funny it's embarrassing. Richard Pryor made white Americans comfort saying and using the "N" word. Before him Red Fox
Yo this man facial expression and body language alone are some of his greatest attributes as a comedian like he set the trend and it’s 2023 I still see him in others
Brother Richard Pryor is so hilarious.
Pryor turns important issues into laughter.
Brother Paul Mooney writes his scripts too.
RIP Brother Richard Pryor
RIP to them Both 🙏🏾👍🏾
RIP to Brother Paul Mooney also 😎✊🏾🤎
“Will yo mama do my house!” It killed me 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
@@truthhurts3305 almost got him killed!
😂😂😂
When he tells the reporter from Mississippi to sit down, gets me everytime😅😅
Yeah, what? 😂😂
Is the playing that reporter Daniel Davis, the guy who played Niles on the Nanny?
Every time🤣😂
I bust out laughing hard when he said it!
Richard Pryor is the GOLD STANDARD 💰😎
This could have been written yesterday and they wouldn't need to change a single word.
🎯👍🏾
@@AiTao114black coaches and owners still does
@@lance.da.legend9837 We Got 5 Coaches (NFL)
@@DC_R out of 32....u think that's good....and how many owners do we have?
@@lance.da.legend9837 Aye.... I'm more that sure I'm the most Passionate Person in this thread for the Uprise of Our People.... And I said that to say this.... I'm All About Precise Information.... That's It Calm Down. I Never Mentioned Ownership For A Reason💡
I miss Richard Pryor. Truly one of the greatest.
Greatest Comedian Ever.
Richard Pryor is the only King of Comedy
@@TheLuscious
😂😅😂
Er, no.
WILL YO MAMA DO MY HOUSE??? 😂😂😂 Wasn’t expecting that!
HILARIOUS!!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
That line cracked me! 🤣🤣🤣
Absolute classic.
😂 they jumped him!! Pops was the first one him 😂
The best thing about this sketch now - is knowing what the first black president had to fight through. So ahead of his time!
Are you referring to him hiding the fact he's a homosexual...
Obama Hussain was an absolute disaster of a president, the rise of ISIS and all.
What did he have to fight through? Adulation? Admiration? Millions and millions of dollars for producing cable TV shows that never happened? Poor man.
Half white
neo lib policies du jour. thx Obama
When he said "his jaws were still tight" about James Harris, my afro grew back!!! He and "Jefferson Street" Joe Gilliam were trying to break the NFL white QB carousel long before we heard of Warren Moon and Doug Williams.
4:36
As a lifelong Rams fan that joke really hit home with me. Pissed me off when it happened.
Pryor was ahead of his time...
This skit and Star Wars Bar is funnier than anything SNL and MadTV put together.
3:56 - "Whatchu lookin' at, Snow White?" 😂
3:46 Sandra Berhart can be seen
That ending was solid gold. Could never do that these days.
You sure about that?
I disagree. Nothing said on that skit was controversial, no profanity. It was clean, non offensive and hilarious
No one could shred racism like Richard Pryor. A genius.
I think Snow White is Sandra Bernhard, I never thought she went back this far. What a great show, I see why people say Richard did this before Chapelle
A COMIC genius 100%..
RIP Richard Pryor.. Thank YOU for all.......ALL of the laughter..
6:27 “Will your mama do my house?” 😂😂😂
I was cheering for them to whoop his ass
That was hilarious
This one of the best skits ever done In the history of comedy
This sketch went from professional to hood minute by minute. I love it!
First time me seeing a young John Witherspoon. This show was great .. Richard Pryor was pure Genius..💯
Best SKETCH I ever seen in my life
😆😆😂😂😂😂😂
‘I mean why do you think they call it the White House ‘😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow, that was a great final punchline, damn Pryor was a great man!
OMG! I’m cracking up at this skit 😂😂😂! I can’t believe I didn’t know Richard Pryor had a sketch comedy show until 2023.
Lots of classic comedians in that skit. John Witherspoon, Marsha Wafrield, Tim Reid, Sandra Bullock, Robin williams
Sandra Bullock? You mean Sandra Bernhard!!!
@@michaelquinn7710🤣😂🤦♂
@@michaelquinn7710had me looking for my girl Sandra bullock she would’ve been like 9 years old 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
If you look really carefully, you can see Robin Williams as a nonspeaking photographer in the back of the room!
As long as I can keep it up 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've watched this at least 100 times. Prior to youtube I'd google it. This one is so clear you feel like you're in the meeting.
Another Great One is Laurel and Hardy in the Army WWII driving a jeep all over the place. Hilarious!
I'm ROTFL!!! I grew up in the Richard Pryor comedy Era he was truly bold, one of a kind, original and thee best to do it!!! 🤣🤣🤣 he was the KING of comedy!!!
He was amazing and so funny - beloved by everyone...he won five Academy Awards . I wish I had met him just to say thanks ...
Who are you referring too?
4:21 when it goes off the rails. Best skit ever
But he ain't lying though that was f***** up what they did to James Harris he was only there one season
His talent was majestic
00:36 Is the Robin Williams playing a photographer in the back ground?
yes
A legend in the making.. at the back of room. All the way to the top of the world! Miss you Robin Williams and Richard Pryor! Fly high gents 🙏🏽 🕊 🙏🏽
That's what I was just thinking!
Oui c'est Robin Williams 😊
Yes it certainly looks like Robin Williams
This is Sooooo Classic.....
4:54 the best & funniest part of this brilliant clip!
THE KING. ONCE IN A LIFETIME. A REAL LEGEND. WE MISS YOU
John (Bang, Bang, Bang) Witherspoon , Marsha Winfield and Sandra Bernhard all in one skit!
A timeless classic
He went straight Shaft after the football question!!!😂😂😂😂😂 But he went straight Tupac on the last one!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tim Reid was funny as hell
Tim Reid never got enough credit for how good he was.
Whatchu lookin at Snow White? 😂
STRAIGHT HILARITY!!!!!! I miss this man so much!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🏾☝🏾💜💜
Richard Pryor was the best. He made me laugh, and I really thank him for that
It was 1977. In this, he was the 40th President.
We had to wait until #44, but back then very few of us ever thought it would happen in our lifetime.
44…def not 45 😢
@@ClassicsToCurrent God, no! Definitely not 45. I'm going to correct that!
He sounds and looks better the the two candidates we have now
Yeah the Alphabet president
"Mississippi Herald"
"Sit down!"
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂 Richard Pryor was ahead of his time
He was🙂
RIP Richard Pryor and John Witherspoon
Don't forget Robin Williams. He ain't just chopped liver--so to speak.
Pryor saw the future....
He did, didn't he?🙂
September 2024....This is always worth checking out for a good laugh! Richard was the G.O.A.T.!
Richard Pryor is truly one of the greatest comedians EVER!!!!!! This is a truly wonderful sketch, both in the writing and delivery. My advice to anyone interested in comedy, go get some Richard Pryor, absolute genius! ⭐️
This skit is so seriously hilarious. Genius. The way Pryor sneaks in down homie affects into his serious presidential persona is exquisite.
"Mr Bigby... Mississippi Herald"
- Siddown!
Brutal 🤣
Did anyone notice that the Jet magazine reporter at 3:14 is Marsha Warfield?
Who’s watching this 2024😂😂😂
Csilla from Hungary,Europe
Me from Hungary. It is funny
Elections 2024 a black woman president?!
@@bertus161057YES!
I am😂
Very timely. Also, Sandra Bernhard is "Snow White" at 3:55.
This show didn't last very long but my dad always talked about it. He saw the original episodes when they aired. This is actually pretty funny and it gets better as it goes on.
Yeah those four episodes made mainstream America very uncomfortable. One memorable episode ended when they discovered a tomb with writings, astrology signs, math and he realized the authors were Black! The episode closed with 'fade to black' and a suprised look on Pryors face as his fellow explorers quickly sealed up the tomb!
This is too good.. i cant stop watching
No one comes close the GOAT!!! Bernie Mac maybe closest!! Love this thank you 🙏🏽
What about Redd Foxx?....The Original King Of Comedy.
@@unknownunknown9296 Flip Wilson 🤣
@@unknownunknown9296, Redd Foxx was a comedic genius
@@safee4540 Flip Wilson didn't get the credit that he so righteously deserved.
@@craigprice1598 To the fullest. If it wasn't for him, there wouldn't be no Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac...Nobody.
Robin Williams on the back wall as a photographer
Just saw that; thought I was hallucinating 😂
Was that Marsha Warfield and John Witherspoon?
Yes
And Robin Williams in back with a camera, Tim Reid next to Sandra Bernhard, Conrad Janis as an extra in the front row. And stand-up comedian Johnny Yune asking a question about Russia.
Marsha Warfield and Tim Reid
Richard he will leave forever via his unique style of comedy 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Love your country been there 4,times
"What's your question about sir?"
"My question? I'm leadin' up to my question. My question is about your mother!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm done😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This started out slow but came up to ludicrous speed really fast!!! HILARIOUS!!!
almost 50 years later and that's still hysterical..i know things had to change up a bit but the post PC era was funny as hell!
4:20 i know yall recognize space program question dude with black suit and afro is Pops Witherspoon (the bang bang man)
Ebody: "Yo, blood. Assalam alaikum"
RP: "Wa alaikum assalaam"
This whole skit, young ones don't realize, this was the *NOW* in the making back then.
Richard Pryor, we miss you! 🤣🤣
Every time I see this, it seems to get funnier and funnier, this is classic Richard Pryor, will your mother do my house!!another excellent one is with Pryor and Chevy chase, with chase conducting a job interview with Pryor being the recipient, it was a word association exercise, it was one of the funniest skits I’ve ever seen on SNL, some old school shit.
Huey Newton....lawd I cant- 🤣🤣🤣
Richard Pryor has the most infectious smile. Love him.
Was that Marsha Warfield as the reporter from Jet?
Yes
Mississippi Herald.
Sit down. 😂🤣🤣
"Fake news." 🤣
So many comedians here Richard Pryor, a young jon Witherspoon, Robin Williams, Sandra Bernhard, Marshall Warfield and more!!!
At 0:37...Robin Williams! He's in the background standing at the wall.
Richard found a way to speak on the ugliest issues of America in a very artistic way....he actually matured a whole lot during his career and not only do I like him as a comedian but I also respect him as a Man
I always looked forward to his specials or guest appearances on tv when I was younger, then I got to hear his albums when I got older - whoa, first time I ever busted my gut with laughter.
He is a comedic legend!
LORD Marsha Warfield was a BRICK HOUSE in the 70s!!!
Yes Ms. Marsha Warfield was fine and had a beautiful frame on her
@@lancehudson6327Fred Sanford would have sang "She's got a Fine Brown Frame."
Richard Pryor is a legend. I became a huge fan as a kid because my father loved him.
1:01 Johnny Yune from They Call Me Bruce
Absolutely Brilliant Comedy. Thank you Mr. Pryor.
Wonder how many young people watching this understand the significance of Huey Newton and James Harris in this segment?
The greatest comedian that ever was is and always will be the greatest comedian 😊ever RIP Richard Pryor
Was the reporter from Jet Marsha Warfield?
I saw this the first time it aired. Jeez, I'm old.
The James Harris line was great
Oh man this just gets better and better lol. 😂