Richard Pryor is considered a genius of comedy. He joked with irresistible charm, magnetic presence and an unprecedented willingness to bare his soul with his audiences. Pryor’s struggles with addiction, mental health issues, industry racism and the trauma of an abusive childhood played out on live stages all over the country, bringing us along for his provocative experience … and comedy was never the same.
A new box set is out now on Rhino Records, collecting and commemorating the definitive years of Richard Pryor’s stand-up. It’s called “I Hope I’m Funny: The Warner Brothers Albums, 1974-1983.”
Atlanta-based comedian Mark Kendall, co-founder of Coolcoolcool Productions, recently joined Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to discuss the comedian’s legacy.
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