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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
Special Features
- Pryor Knowledge - 3000 word booklet
- Birth Of A Legend - early stand-up footage from 1971
- Footage from the NBC TV specials
- The new generation of urban comics
DVD Technical Information:
- Running Time: 78 mins
- Region Code: 2
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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
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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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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 23 days ago by conor
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 1 month ago by GlynLuke
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 15 months ago by Stew, Chocobo_Sage (PSN: sas1983red)
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
Published 17 months ago by T-Muzic
Funny Stuff!
Having never heard of Richard Pryor (out of my era i'm afraid) I thought i'd give it ago with the raving reviews from everyone on here and I wasn't disappointed 3 minutes in and he... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kieran Whiteman
Pryor on fire at Long Beach
I was a fan of the collaborations he'd done with Gene Wilder, but had never really seen the real Richard Pryor experience and I was lucky enough to find this dvd at a market... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Azz McMahon
so funny
watched this with my girlfriend who hadn't a clue who richard prior was. We laughed so hard. I left the dvd in her place & found out she watched it again the next night without... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Simon Spendlove
Possibly the funniest stand up of all time
It's as simple as this: this show is a must for anyone who likes to laugh.
Richard Pryor was one of the funniest stand ups to have ever lived; his jokes were cutting and... Read more
Richard Pryor was one of the funniest stand ups to have ever lived; his jokes were cutting and... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by boz
Pryor is one of the best comedian's of all time
I can't express how much I love Richard Pryor, he is a genius!
This concert is side-splittingly funny, I've never laughed so hard in my life. Read more
This concert is side-splittingly funny, I've never laughed so hard in my life. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Camilla Lea
Richard pryor a comedic phenomenon......
Richard pryor's performance is astonishing he has to be the greatest comedian in our era and definately needs to be acknowledged, if you are a stand up fan and want to see a true... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2006 by H. Ahmet
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