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Though Richard Pryor: Live in Concert was recorded (and released) in 1979, it took 25 years for the DVD to finally get a UK release. And, while it's tempting to look for a conspiracy involving Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy, who could have used their influence to delay this release for fear of the world realising where they got their schtick, the reality is this DVD was worth the wait. Not only has the entire concert been restored and remastered, they've also included a whole heap of extras. There's some footage of some of Pryor's early stand-up (hard to believe that the potty-mouthed comic started out as tame as Bill Cosby), footage from Pryor's doomed-from-the-start television show (an ill-thought-out prospect, really, considering the conservative nature of American TV) and a biographical booklet. So, it's definitely a value-for-money DVD (especially when you consider the relatively short running-time of the main feature).
Of course, the star of this show is the original feature: Richard Pryor's full stand-up routine, recorded live in the 1970s. With his star firmly in the ascendant, Pryor was on fire, and his performance soon became a comedic legend. His style is casual and conversational--fundamentally, he's an excellent storyteller, and he has a knack for finding comedy inside of tragedy. At the time, his raunchy subject matter and use (some said "overuse") of, ahem, naughty words came as quite a shock to audiences, but Pryor went on to influence dozens of comedians to follow (in the process, becoming the highest ever paid comedian by the end of the 1970s). Richard Pryor: Live in Concert is a legendary performance by a legendary comedian, and an essential touchstone for modern comedy. --Robert Burrow
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I don't have the DVD, but I have the original televised concert taped. It was unbelievable. I absolutely peed myself laughing. He was a fantasitc storyteller. The stories about being disciplined by his dad and grandma were hilarious. When he talked about his stepmothers funeral, he reminded us that awful things in life still have the power to make you laugh. But the absolute best bit was the sex at the end. There will never be anyone bigger or better than Richard Pryor. RIP
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Karl
Format:DVD
I have seen many stand up comedians but by far pryor is the best and out of all i think this is his finest performance. and from then on black comedians like eddie murphy jamie foxx chris rock and so on have tried to perform like him.He brings his life and past on stage for all to see and makes it funny.In my eyes if u wanna laugh BUY this dvd u wont be dissapointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. C. Brooks
Format:DVD
I first saw this on TV sometime late at night on channel 4, as a tribute to his memory, and I'm surprised i didn't wake everyone up laughing!
No-one can argue that Richard Pryor isn't funny if they haven't seen this first. Put plainly, Richard Pryor is both amusing(to say the least)and enthralling in his mixed style of comedy and storytelling. The woods part is my favourite! Snake!
Look, I'm only 15 (yes, I know, I'm not old enough) but my friends don't really take me seriously when I say that the stuff you'll hear today, like Peter Kaye and Lee Evans, just don't compare to the comic genius of this man. All I can say is: Buy it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
No-one can argue that Richard Pryor isn't funny if they haven't seen this first. Put plainly, Richard Pryor is both amusing(to say the least)and enthralling in his mixed style of comedy and storytelling. The woods part is my favourite! Snake!
Look, I'm only 15 (yes, I know, I'm not old enough) but my friends don't really take me seriously when I say that the stuff you'll hear today, like Peter Kaye and Lee Evans, just don't compare to the comic genius of this man. All I can say is: Buy it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
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I'm a massive Richard Pryor fan and I have everything he's ever done! Very funny after a days work ..
Published 1 month ago by Mr. R. A. Louis
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classic comedy
excellent product worth a buy give it a go. i would recommend it as it and it was excellent value for money
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Greatest Stand Up show Ever
there are a lot of comedians today who do very big stand up shows that fill out arenas but none of them can keep you continuously laughing for 90 minutes straight. Read more
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Pryor Commitments
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Published 9 months ago by despo
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Relatable and hilarious
I didn't think I'd find this funny because I'm 26 so it's a little before my time. But I bought it because I know Richard Pryor is a big deal in the industry. Read more
Published 10 months ago by 90'sguy85
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hands down best stand up show ever!
This is the funniest stand up show I have ever seen and if anyone ever questions Pryor's comic abilities show them this show because they will have no more doubts afterwards.
Published 12 months ago by conor
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Pryor convictions
I saw this on its release at the old Screen on the Green cinema in Islington, just one of a packed-to-the-rafters audience. Read more
Published 13 months ago by GlynLuke
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Funniest live performance!!
I can't believe how much I laughed while watching this dvd. Richard Pryor grabs you're attention from the second he takes to the stage and you can't stop laughing until he walks... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by Stew, Chocobo_Sage (PSN: sas1983red)
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THE GODFATHER OF COMEDY !!!
DVD case was damaged which i was disappointed about.
But The quality of the DVD is brilliant and its truly the greatest stand-up comedy i've ever seen. Read more
But The quality of the DVD is brilliant and its truly the greatest stand-up comedy i've ever seen. Read more
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