Richard Pryor Videos

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.  Preview performances will begin on March 29. Check out an all new first look photo, as well as a video of the cast performing with the orchestra for the first time!

The complete coast-to-coast tour route for the all-new production of The Wiz has been announced, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024.

Eddie Murphy talks about meeting legends like Richard Pryor throughout his career, getting bad advice from Rodney Dangerfield and being challenged by Prince to a basketball game.

Today we're celebrating Black History Month by taking a closer look at the 2009 Encores! production of The Wiz, which starred James Monroe Iglehart, Joshua Henry, LaChanze, Ashanti and more. Watch as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast!

SHOWTIME has released the trailer and poster art for the upcoming docu-series THE COMEDY STORE, which chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the legendary L.A. club. Directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (The Upside of Anger, Reign Over Me), who started at the Store as a doorman before rising to main stage performer, and executive produced by Oscar® nominee and Emmy winner Mike Tollin (The Last Dance), the five-part series premieres on Sunday, October 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Revisiting the past changes the future when a high school reunion unexpectedly turns an old classmate into a new love. Don't miss the Maine premiere of this charming and thought-provoking romantic comedy that reminds us it's never too late to find the love we've only imagined.

SHOWTIME has released the trailer for the second season of I'M DYING UP HERE. Created and executive produced by Dave Flebotte and executive produced by Golden Globe® winner Jim Carrey and Michael Aguilar, the fictional I'M DYING UP HERE explores L.A.'s famed '70s stand-up comedy scene, with an ensemble cast led by Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter) and Ari Graynor. The 10-episode season of I'M DYING UP HERE will premiere onSunday, May 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Andrew Santino returns to his Chicago hometown for the debut of his new one-hour comedy special ANDREW SANTINO: HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE today, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Andrew Santino returns to his Chicago hometown for the debut of his new one-hour comedy special ANDREW SANTINO: HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE on Friday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Music superstar John Legend stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about his new off-Broadway show TURN ME LOOSE, based on the life of 1960s comic Dick Gregory.

John Legend and Mike Jackson present a new comedic drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory - starring SCANDAL's Joe Morton - that shines a light on the first Black comedian to expose white audiences to racial comedy. Morton stopped by LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL earlier this week where he opened up about the production - check out a clip below!

Comedian Mike Epps stopped by THE TALK to discuss taking on the role of comedy legend Richard Pryor in the upcoming Lee Daniels movie, “Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?”

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James asks Domhnall Gleeson and Mike Epps about being recognized by fans, and Domhnall recalls being shunned by a woman on a flight.

Mike Epps stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about portraying Richard Pryor in HBO's upcoming 'Bessie.' Check out clips from the appearance below!

With the recent passing of comedienne Joan Rivers, the Saturday Night Live cast performed a skit envisioning what Heaven might be like with Joan Rivers and other deceased celebrities, like Richard Pryor, Steve Jobs, Ava Gardner, Freddie Mercury, Benjamin Franklin, and Lucille Ball.

Comedian and best-selling author Jim Norton pulls no punches, going after jaw-dropping laughs not intended for the faint of heart. On the special, to be released by New Wave Dynamics on CD, DVD, and digitally today, August 20, 2013, Norton targets the national hypersensitivity epidemic afflicting leading celebrities, talking heads and regular Joes alike who get offended by just about anything. Norton's got a message for those people, and it's in the title.

Comedian and best-selling author Jim Norton pulls no punches, going after jaw-dropping laughs not intended for the faint of heart. On the special, to be released by New Wave Dynamics on CD, DVD, and digitally August 20, 2013, Norton targets the national hypersensitivity epidemic afflicting leading celebrities, talking heads and regular Joes alike who get offended by just about anything. Norton's got a message for those people, and it's in the title.

This October, the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize salutes Will Ferrell. The program airs Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, the 90-minute special features a star-studded cast of Ferrell's friends and colleagues including top entertainers Billie Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day, Ed Asner, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Gwen Ifill, Adam McKay, Tim Meadows, Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Molly Shannon and Ben Stiller. The evening pays tribute to the humor and accomplishments of the television icon and motion picture star.

Michael Jackson, music industry icon, passed away on June 25th. Liza Minnelli spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson and the price of fame.

Liza Minnelli spoke to Harry Smith at the CBS 'The Early Show' this morning about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson.