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Past Film & Video (47 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Writer (screenplay by) Writer (screenplay by) See fewer		$6.3MM	$18MM	$42MM
Surely, You Jest (2019) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Vixen Highway 2006: It Came from Uranus! (2010) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	CAD 35K
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (Video) - Dedicated To The Memory Of Dedicated To The Memory Of See fewer
Lost Highway (1997) Arnie Arnie See fewer	$15MM	$213K	$3.7MM	$3.8MM
Mad Dog Time (1996) Jimmy the Grave Digger Jimmy the Grave Digger See fewer	$8MM		$108K	$108K
Hard Eight (1996) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$3MM	$69K	$223K	$224K
The Three Muscatels (1991) Narrator / Wino / Bartender Narrator / Wino / Bartender See fewer
Another You (1991) Eddie Dash Eddie Dash See fewer	$17MM	$1.5MM	$2.9MM	$2.9MM
Harlem Nights (1989) Sugar Ray Sugar Ray See fewer	$30MM	$16MM	$61MM	$61MM
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) Wally Wally See fewer	$18MM	$7.1MM	$47MM	$47MM
Moving (1988) Arlo Pear Arlo Pear See fewer		$4MM	$11MM	$11MM
Critical Condition (1987) Eddie / Kevin Eddie / Kevin See fewer	$14MM	$5.7MM	$20MM	$20MM
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego, Director, Producer, Writer (written by) Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego, Director, Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer	$14MM	$4.9MM	$18MM	$18MM
Brewster's Millions (1985) Montgomery Brewster Montgomery Brewster See fewer	$20MM	$9.9MM	$41MM	$46MM
Superman III (1983) Gus Gorman Gus Gorman See fewer	$39MM	$13MM	$60MM	$80MM
The Toy (1982) Jack Brown Jack Brown See fewer	$17MM	$6.3MM	$47MM	$47MM
Some Kind of Hero (1982) Eddie Keller, Performer ("Back in the Saddle Again") Eddie Keller, Performer ("Back in the Saddle Again") See fewer		$5.6MM	$24MM	$24MM
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) Self, Producer, Writer Self, Producer, Writer See fewer		$7.8MM	$36MM	$36MM
Bustin' Loose (1981) Joe Braxton, Producer (produced by), Writer (story by) Joe Braxton, Producer (produced by), Writer (story by) See fewer	$11MM	$6.6MM	$31MM	$31MM
Stir Crazy (1980) Harry Monroe Harry Monroe See fewer	$10MM	$8.7MM	$101MM	$101MM
In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion) (1980) G.O.D. G.O.D. See fewer		$2MM	$5.2MM	$5.2MM
Wholly Moses! (1980) Pharaoh Pharaoh See fewer		$3.6MM	$14MM	$14MM
Pacific Inferno (1979) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
The Muppet Movie (1979) Balloon Vendor Balloon Vendor See fewer			$66MM	$66MM
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979) Self, Executive Album Producer, Writer (uncredited) Self, Executive Album Producer, Writer (uncredited) See fewer	$300K
California Suite (1978) Dr. Chauncey Gump Dr. Chauncey Gump See fewer
The Wiz (1978) The Wiz (Herman Smith), Performer ("So You Wanted To See The Wizard") The Wiz (Herman Smith), Performer ("So You Wanted To See The Wizard") See fewer	$24MM		$21MM	$21MM
Blue Collar (1978) Zeke Zeke See fewer	$1.7MM		$6.5MM	$6.5MM
Which Way Is Up? (1977) Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Reverend Lenox Thomas Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Reverend Lenox Thomas See fewer	$3.2MM
Greased Lightning (1977) Wendell Scott Wendell Scott See fewer
Silver Streak (1976) Grover T. Muldoon Grover T. Muldoon See fewer	$6.5MM		$51MM	$51MM
Car Wash (1976) Daddy Rich, Soundtrack ("Richard Pryor Dialogue") Daddy Rich, Soundtrack ("Richard Pryor Dialogue") See fewer
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) Charlie Snow, All-Star (RF) Charlie Snow, All-Star (RF) See fewer
Adiós Amigo (1975) Sam Spade Sam Spade See fewer	$500K
Uptown Saturday Night (1974) Sharp Eye Washington Sharp Eye Washington See fewer	$3MM
Blazing Saddles (1974) Writer (screenplay) Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$2.6MM		$120MM	$120MM
Hit! (1973) Mike Willmer Mike Willmer See fewer
Some Call It Loving (1973) Jeff Jeff See fewer	$400K
The Mack (1973) Slim Slim See fewer	$250K
Wattstax (1973) Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer		$16K	$16K	$16K
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Piano Man Piano Man See fewer
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971) Wino Wino See fewer
The Phynx (1970) Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales (1969) (Short) - Actor, Writer (written by) Actor, Writer (written by) See fewer
Wild in the Streets (1968) Stanley X Stanley X See fewer	$1MM
The Busy Body (1967) Whittaker Whittaker See fewer

Past Film & Video (47 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
Writer (screenplay by) Writer (screenplay by) See fewer

$6.3MM

$18MM

$42MM

Surely, You Jest (2019)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Vixen Highway 2006: It Came from Uranus! (2010)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

CAD 35K

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006)
(Video) - Dedicated To The Memory Of Dedicated To The Memory Of See fewer

Lost Highway (1997)
Arnie Arnie See fewer

$15MM

$213K

$3.7MM

$3.8MM

Mad Dog Time (1996)
Jimmy the Grave Digger Jimmy the Grave Digger See fewer

$8MM

$108K

Hard Eight (1996)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$3MM

$69K

$223K

$224K

The Three Muscatels (1991)
Narrator / Wino / Bartender Narrator / Wino / Bartender See fewer

Another You (1991)
Eddie Dash Eddie Dash See fewer

$17MM

$1.5MM

$2.9MM

Harlem Nights (1989)
Sugar Ray Sugar Ray See fewer

$30MM

$16MM

$61MM

See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
Wally Wally See fewer

$18MM

$7.1MM

$47MM

Moving (1988)
Arlo Pear Arlo Pear See fewer

$4MM

$11MM

Critical Condition (1987)
Eddie / Kevin Eddie / Kevin See fewer

$14MM

$5.7MM

$20MM

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego, Director, Producer, Writer (written by) Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego, Director, Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer

$14MM

$4.9MM

$18MM

Brewster's Millions (1985)
Montgomery Brewster Montgomery Brewster See fewer

$20MM

$9.9MM

$41MM

$46MM

Superman III (1983)
Gus Gorman Gus Gorman See fewer

$39MM

$13MM

$60MM

$80MM

The Toy (1982)
Jack Brown Jack Brown See fewer

$17MM

$6.3MM

$47MM

Some Kind of Hero (1982)
Eddie Keller, Performer ("Back in the Saddle Again") Eddie Keller, Performer ("Back in the Saddle Again") See fewer

$5.6MM

$24MM

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
Self, Producer, Writer Self, Producer, Writer See fewer

$7.8MM

$36MM

Bustin' Loose (1981)
Joe Braxton, Producer (produced by), Writer (story by) Joe Braxton, Producer (produced by), Writer (story by) See fewer

$11MM

$6.6MM

$31MM

Stir Crazy (1980)
Harry Monroe Harry Monroe See fewer

$10MM

$8.7MM

$101MM

In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion) (1980)
G.O.D. G.O.D. See fewer

$2MM

$5.2MM

Wholly Moses! (1980)
Pharaoh Pharaoh See fewer

$3.6MM

$14MM

Pacific Inferno (1979)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

The Muppet Movie (1979)
Balloon Vendor Balloon Vendor See fewer

$66MM

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Self, Executive Album Producer, Writer (uncredited) Self, Executive Album Producer, Writer (uncredited) See fewer

$300K

California Suite (1978)
Dr. Chauncey Gump Dr. Chauncey Gump See fewer

The Wiz (1978)
The Wiz (Herman Smith), Performer ("So You Wanted To See The Wizard") The Wiz (Herman Smith), Performer ("So You Wanted To See The Wizard") See fewer

$24MM

$21MM

Blue Collar (1978)
Zeke Zeke See fewer

$1.7MM

$6.5MM

Which Way Is Up? (1977)
Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Reverend Lenox Thomas Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Reverend Lenox Thomas See fewer

$3.2MM

Greased Lightning (1977)
Wendell Scott Wendell Scott See fewer

Silver Streak (1976)
Grover T. Muldoon Grover T. Muldoon See fewer

$6.5MM

$51MM

Car Wash (1976)
Daddy Rich, Soundtrack ("Richard Pryor Dialogue") Daddy Rich, Soundtrack ("Richard Pryor Dialogue") See fewer

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
Charlie Snow, All-Star (RF) Charlie Snow, All-Star (RF) See fewer

Adiós Amigo (1975)
Sam Spade Sam Spade See fewer

$500K

Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
Sharp Eye Washington Sharp Eye Washington See fewer

$3MM

Blazing Saddles (1974)
Writer (screenplay) Writer (screenplay) See fewer

$2.6MM

$120MM

Hit! (1973)
Mike Willmer Mike Willmer See fewer

Some Call It Loving (1973)
Jeff Jeff See fewer

$400K

The Mack (1973)
Slim Slim See fewer

$250K

Wattstax (1973)
Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer

$16K

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
Piano Man Piano Man See fewer

You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)
Wino Wino See fewer

The Phynx (1970)
Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer

Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales (1969)
(Short) - Actor, Writer (written by) Actor, Writer (written by) See fewer

Wild in the Streets (1968)
Stanley X Stanley X See fewer

$1MM

The Busy Body (1967)
Whittaker Whittaker See fewer

Past Television (33 titles)	Episodes
Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust (2013) (TV Special) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Laff Mobb Presents (2012) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer Mark Viera: Tales of a Nuyorican (May 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 4 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer Roz G: Ain't Got Jokes, Got Problems (Feb 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 3 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	2
Nick DiPaolo: Raw Nerve (2011) (TV Special) - Special Thanks (comedy idol) Special Thanks (comedy idol) See fewer
Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) (TV Special) - Thanks Thanks See fewer
Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008) (TV Special) - Thanks Thanks See fewer
George Lopez: America's Mexican (2007) (TV Special) - Dedicated To The Memory Of Dedicated To The Memory Of See fewer
Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007) (TV Special) - Personal Thanks (from Louis C. K.) Personal Thanks (from Louis C. K.) See fewer
One Night Stand (2005) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Louis C.K. (Aug 19, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	1
Pryor Offenses (2004) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (story) Executive Producer, Writer (story) See fewer
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage), Very Special Thanks Self (archive footage), Very Special Thanks See fewer
The Mark Twain Prize: Richard Pryor (1999) (TV Special) - Self / Honoree, Writer (uncredited) Self / Honoree, Writer (uncredited) See fewer
Norm (1999) (TV Series) - Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1999) Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Norm vs. the Boxer (Dec 1, 1999) Season 2, Episode 11 - Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson See fewer	1
Malcolm & Eddie (1996) (TV Series) - Uncle Buck (1 episode, 1996) Uncle Buck (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Do the K.C. Hustle (Nov 11, 1996) Season 1, Episode 10 - Uncle Buck Uncle Buck See fewer	1
Chicago Hope (1995) (TV Series) - Joe Springer (1 episode, 1995) Joe Springer (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Stand (Nov 20, 1995) Season 2, Episode 9 - Joe Springer Joe Springer See fewer	1
Martin (1993) (TV Series) - Richard Pryor (1 episode, 1993) Richard Pryor (1 episode, 1993) See fewer The Break Up: Part 1 (Feb 11, 1993) Season 1, Episode 18 - Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer	1
Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage), Co-Executive Producer Self (archive footage), Co-Executive Producer See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1987) (TV Series) - Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987) Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J/The Pull (Oct 24, 1987) Season 13, Episode 2 - Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go"), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go"), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") See fewer	1
Pryor's Place (1984) (TV Series) - Richard Pryor (13 episodes, 1984) Richard Pryor (13 episodes, 1984) See fewer Too Old Too Soon, Too Smart Too Late (Dec 8, 1984) Season 1, Episode 13 - Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983) (TV Special) - Self, Director, Writer Self, Director, Writer See fewer
On Location: The Comedy Store's 11th Anniversary Show (1983) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV Special) - Self - Co-Host, Performer ("It All Comes Down to This") Self - Co-Host, Performer ("It All Comes Down to This") See fewer
Laugh Factory (1979– ) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian (1979-1980), Writer Self - Comedian (1979-1980), Writer See fewer
The Richard Pryor Show (1977) (TV Series) - Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977), Writer (special material by) (4 episodes, 1977) Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977), Writer (special material by) (4 episodes, 1977) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Oct 20, 1977) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self / Various, Writer (special material by) Self / Various, Writer (special material by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) (TV Special) - Self / The Reverend James L. White / Idi Amin Dada / Shoeshine Man / Willie, Performer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), Writer Self / The Reverend James L. White / Idi Amin Dada / Shoeshine Man / Willie, Performer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), Writer See fewer
Lily (1973) (TV Special) - Juke, Writer (written by) Juke, Writer (written by) See fewer
The Lily Tomlin Show (1973) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
Sanford and Son (1972) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1972) Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1972) See fewer Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three (Dec 1, 1972) Season 2, Episode 11 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer The Dowry (Sep 29, 1972) Season 2, Episode 3 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	2
Mod Squad (1972) (TV Series) - Cat Griffin (1 episode, 1972) Cat Griffin (1 episode, 1972) See fewer The Connection (Sep 14, 1972) Season 5, Episode 1 - Cat Griffin Cat Griffin See fewer	1
Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1971) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
The Partridge Family (1971) (TV Series) - A.E. Simon (1 episode, 1971) A.E. Simon (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Soul Club (Jan 29, 1971) Season 1, Episode 18 - A.E. Simon A.E. Simon See fewer	1
Carter's Army (1970) (TV Movie) - Pvt. Jonathan Crunk Pvt. Jonathan Crunk See fewer
The Young Lawyers (1969) (TV Series) - Otis Tucker (1 episode, 1969) Otis Tucker (1 episode, 1969) See fewer The Young Lawyers (Oct 28, 1969) Season 1, Episode 0 - Otis Tucker Otis Tucker See fewer	1
The Wild Wild West (1966) (TV Series) - Villar (1 episode, 1966) Villar (1 episode, 1966) See fewer The Night of the Eccentrics (Sep 16, 1966) Season 2, Episode 1 - Villar Villar See fewer	1

Past Television (33 titles)

Episodes

Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust (2013)
(TV Special) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Laff Mobb Presents (2012)
(TV Series) - Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer

Mark Viera: Tales of a Nuyorican (May 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 4 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Roz G: Ain't Got Jokes, Got Problems (Feb 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 3 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Nick DiPaolo: Raw Nerve (2011)
(TV Special) - Special Thanks (comedy idol) Special Thanks (comedy idol) See fewer

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)
(TV Special) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008)
(TV Special) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

George Lopez: America's Mexican (2007)
(TV Special) - Dedicated To The Memory Of Dedicated To The Memory Of See fewer

Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007)
(TV Special) - Personal Thanks (from Louis C. K.) Personal Thanks (from Louis C. K.) See fewer

One Night Stand (2005)
(TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Louis C.K. (Aug 19, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Pryor Offenses (2004)
(TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (story) Executive Producer, Writer (story) See fewer

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage), Very Special Thanks Self (archive footage), Very Special Thanks See fewer

The Mark Twain Prize: Richard Pryor (1999)
(TV Special) - Self / Honoree, Writer (uncredited) Self / Honoree, Writer (uncredited) See fewer

Norm (1999)
(TV Series) - Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1999) Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1999) See fewer

Norm vs. the Boxer (Dec 1, 1999) Season 2, Episode 11 - Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson See fewer

Malcolm & Eddie (1996)
(TV Series) - Uncle Buck (1 episode, 1996) Uncle Buck (1 episode, 1996) See fewer

Do the K.C. Hustle (Nov 11, 1996) Season 1, Episode 10 - Uncle Buck Uncle Buck See fewer

Chicago Hope (1995)
(TV Series) - Joe Springer (1 episode, 1995) Joe Springer (1 episode, 1995) See fewer

Stand (Nov 20, 1995) Season 2, Episode 9 - Joe Springer Joe Springer See fewer

Martin (1993)
(TV Series) - Richard Pryor (1 episode, 1993) Richard Pryor (1 episode, 1993) See fewer

The Break Up: Part 1 (Feb 11, 1993) Season 1, Episode 18 - Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer

Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage), Co-Executive Producer Self (archive footage), Co-Executive Producer See fewer

Saturday Night Live (1987)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987) Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") (1 episode, 1987) See fewer

Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J/The Pull (Oct 24, 1987) Season 13, Episode 2 - Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go"), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") Performer ("Go Cut Creator Go"), Writer ("Go Cut Creator Go") See fewer

Pryor's Place (1984)
(TV Series) - Richard Pryor (13 episodes, 1984) Richard Pryor (13 episodes, 1984) See fewer

Too Old Too Soon, Too Smart Too Late (Dec 8, 1984) Season 1, Episode 13 - Richard Pryor Richard Pryor See fewer

See fewer

Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983)
(TV Special) - Self, Director, Writer Self, Director, Writer See fewer

On Location: The Comedy Store's 11th Anniversary Show (1983)
(TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer

The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983)
(TV Special) - Self - Co-Host, Performer ("It All Comes Down to This") Self - Co-Host, Performer ("It All Comes Down to This") See fewer

Laugh Factory (1979– )
(TV Series) - Self - Comedian (1979-1980), Writer Self - Comedian (1979-1980), Writer See fewer

The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
(TV Series) - Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977), Writer (special material by) (4 episodes, 1977) Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977), Writer (special material by) (4 episodes, 1977) See fewer

Episode #1.4 (Oct 20, 1977) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self / Various, Writer (special material by) Self / Various, Writer (special material by) See fewer

See fewer

The Richard Pryor Special? (1977)
(TV Special) - Self / The Reverend James L. White / Idi Amin Dada / Shoeshine Man / Willie, Performer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), Writer Self / The Reverend James L. White / Idi Amin Dada / Shoeshine Man / Willie, Performer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), Writer See fewer

Lily (1973)
(TV Special) - Juke, Writer (written by) Juke, Writer (written by) See fewer

The Lily Tomlin Show (1973)
(TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer

Sanford and Son (1972)
(TV Series) - Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1972) Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1972) See fewer

Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three (Dec 1, 1972) Season 2, Episode 11 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer

The Dowry (Sep 29, 1972) Season 2, Episode 3 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer

Mod Squad (1972)
(TV Series) - Cat Griffin (1 episode, 1972) Cat Griffin (1 episode, 1972) See fewer

The Connection (Sep 14, 1972) Season 5, Episode 1 - Cat Griffin Cat Griffin See fewer

Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1971)
(TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer

The Partridge Family (1971)
(TV Series) - A.E. Simon (1 episode, 1971) A.E. Simon (1 episode, 1971) See fewer

Soul Club (Jan 29, 1971) Season 1, Episode 18 - A.E. Simon A.E. Simon See fewer

Carter's Army (1970)
(TV Movie) - Pvt. Jonathan Crunk Pvt. Jonathan Crunk See fewer

The Young Lawyers (1969)
(TV Series) - Otis Tucker (1 episode, 1969) Otis Tucker (1 episode, 1969) See fewer

The Young Lawyers (Oct 28, 1969) Season 1, Episode 0 - Otis Tucker Otis Tucker See fewer

The Wild Wild West (1966)
(TV Series) - Villar (1 episode, 1966) Villar (1 episode, 1966) See fewer

The Night of the Eccentrics (Sep 16, 1966) Season 2, Episode 1 - Villar Villar See fewer

Self (80 titles)
Hollywood Insider (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer John Mulaney: 32 Facts About the Comedic Genius (Mar 18, 2021) Season 11, Episode 92 - Self Self See fewer
Bitter Jester (2003) Self Self See fewer
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997) (Video) - Man with newspaper ('Keeping The Faith') (uncredited) Man with newspaper ('Keeping The Faith') (uncredited) See fewer
Blacks and Jews (1997) Self Self See fewer
The Blackberry Inn (1996– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Biography (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge (Jul 8, 1996) Season 13, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
27th NAACP Image Awards (1996) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Larry King Live (1995) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1995) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Richard Pryor (Jun 20, 1995) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Showbiz Today (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Episode dated 31 May 1995 (May 31, 1995) Self Self See fewer
Who Makes You Laugh? (1995) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
BET's Comicview Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer
A Century of Cinema (1994) Self Self See fewer
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer
Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (1992) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1992) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode #5.82 Season 5, Episode 82 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 29 October 1992 (Oct 29, 1992) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday (1992) (TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
The 9th Annual American Cinema Awards (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1967–1989) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (37 episodes, 1967) Self / Self - Guest (37 episodes, 1967) See fewer Richard Pryor/Rain Pryor/Jake Johannsen (May 11, 1989) Season 28, Episode 68 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Good Morning America (1979–1989) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1979) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1979) See fewer Episode dated 9 May 1989 (May 9, 1989) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Sesame Street (1976–1988) (TV Series) - Self (10 episodes, 1976) Self (10 episodes, 1976) See fewer A visit from Little Jerry and the Monotones (Mar 29, 1988) Season 20, Episode 93 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Late Night with David Letterman (1987) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode dated 15 January 1987 (Jan 15, 1987) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
One Voice (1986) (TV Special) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Self - Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer
The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1979–1986) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1979) Self (2 episodes, 1979) See fewer Episode dated 2 December 1986 (Dec 2, 1986) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 29 May 1979 (May 29, 1979) Self Self See fewer
Ebony/Jet Showcase (1983–1986) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1983) Self (3 episodes, 1983) See fewer Episode dated 9 May 1986 (May 9, 1986) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Dick Cavett Show (1985) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1985) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1985) See fewer Richard Pryor (Dec 16, 1985) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (1984) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Making of 'Superman III' (1984) (TV Movie) - Self / Gus Gorman (uncredited) Self / Gus Gorman (uncredited) See fewer
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) (TV Special) - Self / Host Self / Host See fewer
The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards (1983) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982) (TV Movie) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer
Today's Black Woman (1982) (TV Series) - Self - Talent (1 episode, 1982) Self - Talent (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Episode dated 1 May 1982 (May 1, 1982) Self - Talent Self - Talent See fewer
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Hot Hero Sandwich (1979) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1979) Self (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Nov 17, 1979) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
The 21st Annual Grammy Awards (1979) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Muhammed Ali/Sammy Davis, Jr./Marvin Gaye and Richard Pryor: Celebrity Boxing Match at the Olympic Auditorium (1978) Self Self See fewer
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls (1977) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Richard Pryor Show (1977) (TV Series) - Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977) Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Oct 20, 1977) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self / Various Self / Various See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The David Steinberg Show (1977) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Episode #1.24 (Apr 19, 1977) Season 1, Episode 24 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV Special) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer
The 19th Annual Grammy Awards (1977) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Sammy and Company (1975–1977) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 1975) Self (4 episodes, 1975) See fewer Richard Pryor, Paul Williams, Freda Payne and Helen O'Connell (Feb 13, 1977) Season 3, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Soul Train (1973–1977) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self - Guest Emcee / Self (3 episodes, 1973) Self - Guest / Self - Guest Emcee / Self (3 episodes, 1973) See fewer Billy Preston/Brenda Payton (Feb 5, 1977) Season 6, Episode 24 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Donahue (1977) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Episode dated 5 January 1977 (Jan 5, 1977) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Dinah and Her New Best Friends (1976) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1976) Self (1 episode, 1976) See fewer Episode #1.6 (Jul 17, 1976) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Dinah! (1975–1976) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1975) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1975) See fewer Episode #2.135 (Mar 31, 1976) Season 2, Episode 135 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Saturday Night Live (1975) (TV Series) - Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various (1 episode, 1975) Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various (1 episode, 1975) See fewer Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (Dec 13, 1975) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various See fewer
The Lion Roars Again (1975) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
The Mike Douglas Show (1965–1975) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self - Co-Host / Self (10 episodes, 1965) Self - Comedian / Self - Co-Host / Self (10 episodes, 1965) See fewer Episode #14.197 (Jul 1, 1975) Season 14, Episode 197 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Flip Wilson... Of Course (1974) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Merv Griffin Show (1965–1974) (TV Series) - Self (47 episodes, 1965) Self (47 episodes, 1965) See fewer Salute to the film "Uptown Saturday Night" (May 29, 1974) Season 11, Episode 185 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Midnight Special (1973–1974) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1973) Self - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1973) See fewer Guest Host: Richard Pryor; guests: Bobby "Blue" Bland, Marvin Hamlisch, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Olivia Newton-John, Melvin Van Peebles, Boz Scaggs (May 24, 1974) Season 2, Episode 37 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer Guest Host: Richard Pryor; guests: Electric Light Orchestra, Joe Hicks, Doug Kershaw, Albert King, Melissa Manchester, Joe Walsh (Aug 17, 1973) Season 1, Episode 30 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer
Flip (1973–1974) (TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 1973) Self (5 episodes, 1973) See fewer Episode #4.16 (Feb 7, 1974) Season 4, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Black Omnibus (1973) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1973) Self (1 episode, 1973) See fewer Episode #1.12 (1973) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer
The New Bill Cosby Show (1972–1973) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1972) Self (2 episodes, 1972) See fewer Episode #1.17 (Feb 5, 1973) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.8 (Nov 13, 1972) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Dynamite Chicken (1971) Self Self See fewer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1965–1970) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self (15 episodes, 1965) Self - Comedian / Self (15 episodes, 1965) See fewer Episode #24.7 (Nov 1, 1970) Season 24, Episode 7 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show (1970) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1970) Self (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Episode #1.7 (Sep 2, 1970) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
The David Frost Show (1970) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1970) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Episode #2.254 (Aug 25, 1970) Season 2, Episode 254 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
A Last Laugh at the Sixties (1970) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
This Is Tom Jones (1969) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1969) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Feb 7, 1969) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
CBC Show of the Week (1964–1969) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Operation: Entertainment (1968) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1968) Self (3 episodes, 1968) See fewer Episode #2.12 (Dec 20, 1968) Season 2, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Rosey Grier Show (1968) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Roman Gabriel, Joanie Sommers, Richard Pryor (Sep 21, 1968) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer
The Kraft Music Hall (1968) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Richard Pryor, Lana Cantrell, Roger Williams & Frankie Valli (Jul 3, 1968) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self Self See fewer
The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1968) (TV Series) - Self (14 episodes, 1967) Self (14 episodes, 1967) See fewer Episode #2.197 (Jun 24, 1968) Season 2, Episode 197 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Let's Go (1968) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Psychedelic Vancouver (Apr 10, 1968) Self Self See fewer
The Steve Allen Show (1968) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1968) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Episode #1.7 (Apr 9, 1968) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Pat Boone in Hollywood (1968) (TV Series) - Self - Week's Co-Host / Self (6 episodes, 1968) Self - Week's Co-Host / Self (6 episodes, 1968) See fewer Richard Pryor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ann Miller, Gigi Galon (Mar 1, 1968) Season 1, Episode 120 - Self - Week's Co-Host Self - Week's Co-Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Away We Go (1967) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1967) Self (1 episode, 1967) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Jun 24, 1967) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
ABC Stage 67 (1967) (TV Series) - Self - Undertaker (1 episode, 1967) Self - Undertaker (1 episode, 1967) See fewer A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America (Apr 6, 1967) Season 1, Episode 24 - Self - Undertaker Self - Undertaker See fewer
The Roger Miller Show (1966) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1966) Self (1 episode, 1966) See fewer Episode #1.9 (Nov 7, 1966) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
The Kraft Summer Music Hall (1966) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self / Self - comedian / Self - Guest / Self - Performer (6 episodes, 1966) Self - Comedian / Self / Self - comedian / Self - Guest / Self - Performer (6 episodes, 1966) See fewer Jimmy Boyd, Mimi Dillard, Richard Pryor (Aug 8, 1966) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer See more See fewer Loading
On Broadway Tonight (1964–1965) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1964) Self (3 episodes, 1964) See fewer Episode dated 26 February 1965 (Feb 26, 1965) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading

Self (80 titles)

Hollywood Insider (2021)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer

John Mulaney: 32 Facts About the Comedic Genius (Mar 18, 2021) Season 11, Episode 92 - Self Self See fewer

Bitter Jester (2003)
Self Self See fewer

The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997)
(Video) - Man with newspaper ('Keeping The Faith') (uncredited) Man with newspaper ('Keeping The Faith') (uncredited) See fewer

Blacks and Jews (1997)
Self Self See fewer

The Blackberry Inn (1996– )
(TV Series) - Self Self See fewer

Biography (1996)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer

Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge (Jul 8, 1996) Season 13, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

27th NAACP Image Awards (1996)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Larry King Live (1995)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1995) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1995) See fewer

Richard Pryor (Jun 20, 1995) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Showbiz Today (1995)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer

Episode dated 31 May 1995 (May 31, 1995) Self Self See fewer

Who Makes You Laugh? (1995)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

BET's Comicview Awards (1994)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994)
(TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer

A Century of Cinema (1994)
Self Self See fewer

Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993)
(TV Special) - Self - Honoree Self - Honoree See fewer

Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Arsenio Hall Show (1992)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1992) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer

Episode #5.82 Season 5, Episode 82 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Episode dated 29 October 1992 (Oct 29, 1992) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday (1992)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

The 9th Annual American Cinema Awards (1992)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

A Party for Richard Pryor (1991)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1967–1989)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (37 episodes, 1967) Self / Self - Guest (37 episodes, 1967) See fewer

Richard Pryor/Rain Pryor/Jake Johannsen (May 11, 1989) Season 28, Episode 68 - Self Self See fewer

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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1989)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Good Morning America (1979–1989)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1979) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1979) See fewer

Episode dated 9 May 1989 (May 9, 1989) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

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Sesame Street (1976–1988)
(TV Series) - Self (10 episodes, 1976) Self (10 episodes, 1976) See fewer

A visit from Little Jerry and the Monotones (Mar 29, 1988) Season 20, Episode 93 - Self Self See fewer

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Late Night with David Letterman (1987)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) See fewer

Episode dated 15 January 1987 (Jan 15, 1987) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

One Voice (1986)
(TV Special) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Self - Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer

The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1979–1986)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1979) Self (2 episodes, 1979) See fewer

Episode dated 2 December 1986 (Dec 2, 1986) Self Self See fewer

Episode dated 29 May 1979 (May 29, 1979) Self Self See fewer

Ebony/Jet Showcase (1983–1986)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1983) Self (3 episodes, 1983) See fewer

Episode dated 9 May 1986 (May 9, 1986) Self Self See fewer

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The Dick Cavett Show (1985)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1985) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1985) See fewer

Richard Pryor (Dec 16, 1985) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (1984)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

The Making of 'Superman III' (1984)
(TV Movie) - Self / Gus Gorman (uncredited) Self / Gus Gorman (uncredited) See fewer

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
(TV Special) - Self / Host Self / Host See fewer

The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards (1983)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
(TV Movie) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer

Today's Black Woman (1982)
(TV Series) - Self - Talent (1 episode, 1982) Self - Talent (1 episode, 1982) See fewer

Episode dated 1 May 1982 (May 1, 1982) Self - Talent Self - Talent See fewer

The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Hot Hero Sandwich (1979)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1979) Self (1 episode, 1979) See fewer

Episode #1.2 (Nov 17, 1979) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer

The 21st Annual Grammy Awards (1979)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Muhammed Ali/Sammy Davis, Jr./Marvin Gaye and Richard Pryor: Celebrity Boxing Match at the Olympic Auditorium (1978)
Self Self See fewer

A Concert: Behind Prison Walls (1977)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
(TV Series) - Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977) Self / Various / U.S. President (4 episodes, 1977) See fewer

Episode #1.4 (Oct 20, 1977) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self / Various Self / Various See fewer

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The David Steinberg Show (1977)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) See fewer

Episode #1.24 (Apr 19, 1977) Season 1, Episode 24 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977)
(TV Special) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer

The 19th Annual Grammy Awards (1977)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Sammy and Company (1975–1977)
(TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 1975) Self (4 episodes, 1975) See fewer

Richard Pryor, Paul Williams, Freda Payne and Helen O'Connell (Feb 13, 1977) Season 3, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer

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Soul Train (1973–1977)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self - Guest Emcee / Self (3 episodes, 1973) Self - Guest / Self - Guest Emcee / Self (3 episodes, 1973) See fewer

Billy Preston/Brenda Payton (Feb 5, 1977) Season 6, Episode 24 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

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Donahue (1977)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1977) See fewer

Episode dated 5 January 1977 (Jan 5, 1977) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Dinah and Her New Best Friends (1976)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1976) Self (1 episode, 1976) See fewer

Episode #1.6 (Jul 17, 1976) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

Dinah! (1975–1976)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1975) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1975) See fewer

Episode #2.135 (Mar 31, 1976) Season 2, Episode 135 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

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Saturday Night Live (1975)
(TV Series) - Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various (1 episode, 1975) Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various (1 episode, 1975) See fewer

Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (Dec 13, 1975) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various Self - Host / Junior Griffin / Mr. Wilson / Black Scottie / Father Karras / Various See fewer

The Lion Roars Again (1975)
(Short) - Self Self See fewer

The Mike Douglas Show (1965–1975)
(TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self - Co-Host / Self (10 episodes, 1965) Self - Comedian / Self - Co-Host / Self (10 episodes, 1965) See fewer

Episode #14.197 (Jul 1, 1975) Season 14, Episode 197 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer

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Flip Wilson... Of Course (1974)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Merv Griffin Show (1965–1974)
(TV Series) - Self (47 episodes, 1965) Self (47 episodes, 1965) See fewer

Salute to the film "Uptown Saturday Night" (May 29, 1974) Season 11, Episode 185 - Self Self See fewer

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The Midnight Special (1973–1974)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1973) Self - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1973) See fewer

Guest Host: Richard Pryor; guests: Bobby "Blue" Bland, Marvin Hamlisch, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Olivia Newton-John, Melvin Van Peebles, Boz Scaggs (May 24, 1974) Season 2, Episode 37 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer

Guest Host: Richard Pryor; guests: Electric Light Orchestra, Joe Hicks, Doug Kershaw, Albert King, Melissa Manchester, Joe Walsh (Aug 17, 1973) Season 1, Episode 30 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer

Flip (1973–1974)
(TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 1973) Self (5 episodes, 1973) See fewer

Episode #4.16 (Feb 7, 1974) Season 4, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer

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Black Omnibus (1973)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1973) Self (1 episode, 1973) See fewer

Episode #1.12 (1973) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer

The New Bill Cosby Show (1972–1973)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1972) Self (2 episodes, 1972) See fewer

Episode #1.17 (Feb 5, 1973) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer

Episode #1.8 (Nov 13, 1972) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer

Dynamite Chicken (1971)
Self Self See fewer

The Ed Sullivan Show (1965–1970)
(TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self (15 episodes, 1965) Self - Comedian / Self (15 episodes, 1965) See fewer

Episode #24.7 (Nov 1, 1970) Season 24, Episode 7 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer

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The Smothers Brothers Summer Show (1970)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1970) Self (1 episode, 1970) See fewer

Episode #1.7 (Sep 2, 1970) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer

The David Frost Show (1970)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1970) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1970) See fewer

Episode #2.254 (Aug 25, 1970) Season 2, Episode 254 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

A Last Laugh at the Sixties (1970)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

This Is Tom Jones (1969)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1969) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1969) See fewer

Episode #1.1 (Feb 7, 1969) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

CBC Show of the Week (1964–1969)
(TV Series) - Self Self See fewer

Operation: Entertainment (1968)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1968) Self (3 episodes, 1968) See fewer

Episode #2.12 (Dec 20, 1968) Season 2, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer

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The Rosey Grier Show (1968)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer

Roman Gabriel, Joanie Sommers, Richard Pryor (Sep 21, 1968) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer

The Kraft Music Hall (1968)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer

Richard Pryor, Lana Cantrell, Roger Williams & Frankie Valli (Jul 3, 1968) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self Self See fewer

The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1968)
(TV Series) - Self (14 episodes, 1967) Self (14 episodes, 1967) See fewer

Episode #2.197 (Jun 24, 1968) Season 2, Episode 197 - Self Self See fewer

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Let's Go (1968)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1968) Self (1 episode, 1968) See fewer

Psychedelic Vancouver (Apr 10, 1968) Self Self See fewer

The Steve Allen Show (1968)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1968) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1968) See fewer

Episode #1.7 (Apr 9, 1968) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Pat Boone in Hollywood (1968)
(TV Series) - Self - Week's Co-Host / Self (6 episodes, 1968) Self - Week's Co-Host / Self (6 episodes, 1968) See fewer

Richard Pryor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ann Miller, Gigi Galon (Mar 1, 1968) Season 1, Episode 120 - Self - Week's Co-Host Self - Week's Co-Host See fewer

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Away We Go (1967)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1967) Self (1 episode, 1967) See fewer

Episode #1.4 (Jun 24, 1967) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

ABC Stage 67 (1967)
(TV Series) - Self - Undertaker (1 episode, 1967) Self - Undertaker (1 episode, 1967) See fewer

A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America (Apr 6, 1967) Season 1, Episode 24 - Self - Undertaker Self - Undertaker See fewer

The Roger Miller Show (1966)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1966) Self (1 episode, 1966) See fewer

Episode #1.9 (Nov 7, 1966) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer

The Kraft Summer Music Hall (1966)
(TV Series) - Self - Comedian / Self / Self - comedian / Self - Guest / Self - Performer (6 episodes, 1966) Self - Comedian / Self / Self - comedian / Self - Guest / Self - Performer (6 episodes, 1966) See fewer

Jimmy Boyd, Mimi Dillard, Richard Pryor (Aug 8, 1966) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer

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On Broadway Tonight (1964–1965)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1964) Self (3 episodes, 1964) See fewer

Episode dated 26 February 1965 (Feb 26, 1965) Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (104 titles)
Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Then (Mar 29, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Dish Nation (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Mike Tyson/Kevin Hart/Katy Perry/Mike Epps (Mar 8, 2024) Season 12, Episode 135 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Double Toasted (2023) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer SUPERMAN III BAD MOVIE REVIEW (Nov 12, 2023) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Dark Side of Comedy (2022–2023) (TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 2022) Self (5 episodes, 2022) See fewer Sam Kinison (Oct 24, 2023) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Laughing Out Loud (Jul 16, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Remembering Gene Wilder (2023) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Unsung Presents: Best in Black (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Comedians (May 7, 2023) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Biographics (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Richard Pryor - The Gold Standard of Comedy (Jan 12, 2023) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Ed Sullivan's Comedy Legends (2022) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2022) Self (3 episodes, 2022) See fewer Episode #1.33 (2022) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022) (TV Series) - Self (10 episodes, 1992) Self (10 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode 120 (2022) Season 1, Episode 120 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
George Carlin's American Dream (2022) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Hollywood Insider (2022) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2022) Self (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer Punching Up with Mel Brooks: Speaking Truth to Power (Feb 5, 2022) Season 14, Episode 20 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Seven Great Standup Specials Shot before 2012 and Why They Could Be Considered Groundbreaking (Jan 31, 2022) Season 14, Episode 12 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Phat Tuesdays (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Hood to Hollywood (Feb 4, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Part 2 (Feb 6, 2022) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Superstar (2021) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 2021) Self (2 episodes, 2021) See fewer Robin Williams (Oct 20, 2021) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Richard Pryor (Sep 1, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Live at Mister Kelly's (2021) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021) Self - Actor / Comedian (archive footage) Self - Actor / Comedian (archive footage) See fewer
The Comedy Store (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (4 episodes, 2020) Self (4 episodes, 2020) See fewer The Birth of a Bit (Nov 1, 2020) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Very Very Best of the 70s (2019–2020) (TV Series) - Self / Grover T. Muldoon (3 episodes, 2019) Self / Grover T. Muldoon (3 episodes, 2019) See fewer Mustache Men (Mar 12, 2020) Season 2, Episode 8 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Tiffany Haddish (May 31, 2019) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
I Am Richard Pryor (2019) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Explained (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Political Correctness (Aug 29, 2018) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The History of Comedy (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2017) Self (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer Going Clean/Flipping Funny (Aug 19, 2018) Season 2, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Celebrity Page (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 2017) Self (5 episodes, 2017) See fewer Episode #3.160 (Apr 13, 2018) Season 3, Episode 160 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
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Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Gene Wilder: Loved, Remembered (2017) (Short) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Richard Pryor (Mar 25, 2017) Season 7, Episode 9 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Beer and Board Games (2016) (TV Series) - Arlo Pear (1 episode, 2016) Arlo Pear (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Shit Happens (May 5, 2016) Arlo Pear (archive footage) Arlo Pear (archive footage) See fewer
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
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Entertainment Tonight (2005–2015) (TV Series) - Self (9 episodes, 2005) Self (9 episodes, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 31 October 2015 (Oct 31, 2015) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Richard Pryor: Icon (2014) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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The Sixties (2014) (TV Mini-series) - Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (1 episode, 2014) Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (1 episode, 2014) See fewer When Television Came of Age (May 29, 2014) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
And the Oscar Goes to... (2014) (TV Movie) - Self - Co-Host, 1977 (archive footage) Self - Co-Host, 1977 (archive footage) See fewer
Greatest Stand Up Comedians (2013) (TV Movie) - Self - 7th Place (archive footage) Self - 7th Place (archive footage) See fewer
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The '80s: The Decade That Made Us (2013) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2013) Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Masters of the Universe (Apr 15, 2013) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Interviewee (archive footage) Self - Interviewee (archive footage) See fewer
American Masters (2012) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (May 14, 2012) Season 26, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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My Favourite Joke (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Aug 19, 2011) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
The 2011 Comedy Awards (2011) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Tragic Side of Comedy (2009) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech (2009) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer When I'm Bad I'm Better: The Groundbreakers (Jan 21, 2009) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Notorious (2009) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Role Model: Gene Wilder (2008) (TV Movie) - Grover Muldoon (archive footage) (uncredited) Grover Muldoon (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
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Insider Trading: The Making of 'Trading Places' (2007) (Video) - Eddie Keller (archive footage) (uncredited) Eddie Keller (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2007) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black - So Was Cleopatra - Know Your History (2007) (Video) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Life of Pryor: The Richard Pryor Story (2006) (TV Movie) - Self / Various (archive footage) Self / Various (archive footage) See fewer
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) See fewer
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The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) See fewer
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self (in memoriam) (archive footage) Self (in memoriam) (archive footage) See fewer
12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) See fewer
Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (2005) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Larry King Live (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 12 December 2005 (Dec 12, 2005) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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Black in the 80s (2005) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Color in Film (Feb 1, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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The N Word (2004) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
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Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Rage Against the Machine: Renegades of Funk (2000) (Music Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
A Really Big Show: Ed Sullivan's 50th Anniversary (1998) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Under the Covers: The Music, Artists and Stories Behind the Album Covers You Love (1996) (Video Game) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
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Unsolved Mysteries (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode #8.17 (Feb 23, 1996) Season 8, Episode 17 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Ed Sullivan All-Star Comedy Special (1995) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
But... Seriously (1993) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer The Last Tonight Show (May 22, 1992) Season 30, Episode 120 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Hollywood Mavericks (1990) Zeke (archive footage) (uncredited) Zeke (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
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Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces (2024)
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Dish Nation (2024)
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Mike Tyson/Kevin Hart/Katy Perry/Mike Epps (Mar 8, 2024) Season 12, Episode 135 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Double Toasted (2023)
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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
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Dark Side of Comedy (2022–2023)
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Sam Kinison (Oct 24, 2023) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
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Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)
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Unsung Presents: Best in Black (2023)
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Biographics (2023)
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Richard Pryor - The Gold Standard of Comedy (Jan 12, 2023) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Ed Sullivan's Comedy Legends (2022)
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Episode #1.33 (2022) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022)
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George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022)
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Hollywood Insider (2022)
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Punching Up with Mel Brooks: Speaking Truth to Power (Feb 5, 2022) Season 14, Episode 20 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Seven Great Standup Specials Shot before 2012 and Why They Could Be Considered Groundbreaking (Jan 31, 2022) Season 14, Episode 12 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Phat Tuesdays (2022)
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Hood to Hollywood (Feb 4, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)
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Superstar (2021)
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Richard Pryor (Sep 1, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)
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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021)
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The Comedy Store (2020)
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The Birth of a Bit (Nov 1, 2020) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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The Very Very Best of the 70s (2019–2020)
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Mustache Men (Mar 12, 2020) Season 2, Episode 8 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2019)
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Tiffany Haddish (May 31, 2019) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

I Am Richard Pryor (2019)
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Explained (2018)
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Political Correctness (Aug 29, 2018) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The History of Comedy (2017–2018)
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Going Clean/Flipping Funny (Aug 19, 2018) Season 2, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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Celebrity Page (2017–2018)
(TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 2017) Self (5 episodes, 2017) See fewer

Episode #3.160 (Apr 13, 2018) Season 3, Episode 160 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Coming Into My Own: The Lost Children of Richard Pryor (2017)
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Passions (2017)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Richard Pryor by Romesh Ranganathan (Nov 7, 2017) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Gene Wilder: Loved, Remembered (2017)
(Short) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2017)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Richard Pryor (Mar 25, 2017) Season 7, Episode 9 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Beer and Board Games (2016)
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Shit Happens (May 5, 2016) Arlo Pear (archive footage) Arlo Pear (archive footage) See fewer

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)
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Welcome to the Basement (2012–2016)
(TV Series) - Self / Slim / Arnie / Daddy Rich (4 episodes, 2012) Self / Slim / Arnie / Daddy Rich (4 episodes, 2012) See fewer

Star Wars, Buster Keaton, Dinosaur (Jan 1, 2016) Season 4, Episode 25 - Self / Slim (archive footage) Self / Slim (archive footage) See fewer

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Entertainment Tonight (2005–2015)
(TV Series) - Self (9 episodes, 2005) Self (9 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 31 October 2015 (Oct 31, 2015) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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Richard Pryor: Icon (2014)
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Pioneers of Television (2014)
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The Sixties (2014)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (1 episode, 2014) Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

When Television Came of Age (May 29, 2014) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

And the Oscar Goes to... (2014)
(TV Movie) - Self - Co-Host, 1977 (archive footage) Self - Co-Host, 1977 (archive footage) See fewer

Greatest Stand Up Comedians (2013)
(TV Movie) - Self - 7th Place (archive footage) Self - 7th Place (archive footage) See fewer

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013)
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)
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The '80s: The Decade That Made Us (2013)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2013) Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Masters of the Universe (Apr 15, 2013) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Interviewee (archive footage) Self - Interviewee (archive footage) See fewer

American Masters (2012)
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (May 14, 2012) Season 26, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Sunset Strip (2012)
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Imagine (2011)
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The Art of Stand-Up: Part Two - The Journey... (Dec 20, 2011) Season 18, Episode 8 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

My Favourite Joke (2011)
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Episode #1.5 (Aug 19, 2011) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

The 2011 Comedy Awards (2011)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The Tragic Side of Comedy (2009)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech (2009)
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Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009)
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When I'm Bad I'm Better: The Groundbreakers (Jan 21, 2009) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Notorious (2009)
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Role Model: Gene Wilder (2008)
(TV Movie) - Grover Muldoon (archive footage) (uncredited) Grover Muldoon (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Legends (2008)
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (Mar 31, 2008) G.O.D. (archive footage) (uncredited) G.O.D. (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

This Is Tom Jones (2007)
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Insider Trading: The Making of 'Trading Places' (2007)
(Video) - Eddie Keller (archive footage) (uncredited) Eddie Keller (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2007)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black - So Was Cleopatra - Know Your History (2007)
(Video) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Life of Pryor: The Richard Pryor Story (2006)
(TV Movie) - Self / Various (archive footage) Self / Various (archive footage) See fewer

The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006)
(TV Special) - Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) See fewer

The Curse of Superman (2006)
(TV Movie) - Self / Gus Gorman (archive footage) (uncredited) Self / Gus Gorman (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

The Drug Years (2006)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (4 episodes, 2006) Self (4 episodes, 2006) See fewer

Just Say No! (1980s-Present) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006)
(TV Special) - Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage) See fewer

The 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006)
(TV Special) - Self (in memoriam) (archive footage) Self (in memoriam) (archive footage) See fewer

12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2006)
(TV Special) - Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) See fewer

Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (2005)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Larry King Live (2005)
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Episode dated 12 December 2005 (Dec 12, 2005) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Saturday Night Live (2005)
(TV Series) - Job Interviewee (1 episode, 2005) Job Interviewee (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Alec Baldwin/Shakira (Dec 10, 2005) Season 31, Episode 8 - Job Interviewee (archive footage) (uncredited) Job Interviewee (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons (2005)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Black in the 80s (2005)
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Color in Film (Feb 1, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The Comedians' Comedian (2005)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

BET Comedy Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The N Word (2004)
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (2004)
(TV Mini-series) - Self #1 Self #1 See fewer

When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)
(Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

A Century of Black Cinema (2003)
(Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

E! True Hollywood Story (2001–2003)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2001) Self (2 episodes, 2001) See fewer

Richard Pryor (Feb 2, 2003) Season 7, Episode 15 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The Comedy Store (Apr 2001) Season 5, Episode 13 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Heroes of Black Comedy (2002)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2002) Self (1 episode, 2002) See fewer

Richard Pryor (Mar 4, 2002) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

A Huey P. Newton Story (2001)
(TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Rage Against the Machine: Renegades of Funk (2000)
(Music Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Me, Myself & Irene (2000)
Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited) Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Let Me in, I Hear Laughter (2000)
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Saturday Night Live 25 (1999)
(TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

A Really Big Show: Ed Sullivan's 50th Anniversary (1998)
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Under the Covers: The Music, Artists and Stories Behind the Album Covers You Love (1996)
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Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996)
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Unsolved Mysteries (1996)
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Episode #8.17 (Feb 23, 1996) Season 8, Episode 17 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Ed Sullivan All-Star Comedy Special (1995)
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But... Seriously (1993)
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992)
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The Last Tonight Show (May 22, 1992) Season 30, Episode 120 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Hollywood Mavericks (1990)
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Biography (1987– )
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Merv Griffin: Master of the Game Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

The Best of Chevy Chase (1987)
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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)
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The Bigger Bubble
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Black Legends and Legacy
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