Richard Pryor: Live in Concert is a 1979 stand-up comedy routine on DVD.
Widely regarded as one of the best comedians of his generation, Richard Pryor was admired by comedians as diverse as Bill Cosby, Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter of whom dubbed Pryor “the Picasso of our profession”. In this, the funnyman’s first live concert performance, Pryor is totally on top of his game, and no topic is taboo for this bawdy King of Comedy.
Catch him riffing on the respective races, cussing up a storm, acting tough, getting kicked in the privates. All throughout, Richard’s outrageous imagination hints at the man’s genius. Check him out giving his impressions of what animals think, from his own pets (a monkey and a Doberman) to police dogs. From hilarious bit to bit, he’s at his very best when he pulls no punches, often making himself the butt of the joke. It’s definitive Pryor, the most influential comedian of his day.
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert Stand-up Reviews:
“Comedy gold… Making childhood beatings, heart attacks, abuse and prison sentences funny is an achievement – making them this funny takes genius.” The Guardian
“He's the greatest comedian of all time.” Chris Rock
“The godfather of stand up comedy at his best.” FHM
“Anybody who thinks Eddie Murphy is funny should watch this and discover where he stole his act.” IGN Movies
“Pryor had done other concert films… but this is far and away his finest – Pryor firing on all cylinders.” eFilmCritic.com