The Richard Pryor Show

The Richard Pryor Show

The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at 8 p.m. opposite ABC's popular television shows Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days.

The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Because the special was a major hit, both critically and commercially, Pryor was given a chance to host and star in his own television show.

TV Guide included the series in their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".

Created By

Richard Pryor

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Richard Pryor Show

First Air Date

September 13, 1977

Last Air Date

October 20, 1977

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Language

English

Production Companies

Burt Sugarman Productions

Networks

NBC

S01E04

(Episode 4)

Richard Pryor is a Chinese chef, a wino, El Neggro, a ranch owner, a survivor of the Titanic and Santa Claus. The cast roasts him. Charlie Hill tells jokes.

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