Richard Pryor - Live & Smokin'

Starring:Richard Pryor
Director: Michael Blum
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Richard Pyror is one of the most innovative standup comics of his time. After serving in the Army, Pryor began his career spewing lewd thoughts and words at audiences around the country. He was fresh and groundbreaking and his use of extreme foul language made a statement. Soon Pryor began writing for the screen (Blazing Saddles) and acting (Stir Crazy, Lady Sings the Blues). But his real genius resided onstage in the hazy smoke-filled concert hall, microphone in hand. Now you can watch his earliest stand-up days at the New York Improvisation. Live and Smokin' was taped on April 29, 1971 and captures many classic Pryor routines, including the beloved "Wino Preacher and Willie the Junkie."

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Funny as ever

Pryor at His Absolute Best

Richard Pryor - Master Storyteller

His best stand-up...ever

Richard Pryor - Live in Concert

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Starring: Richard Pryor , Jennifer Lee , and Patti LaBelle
Director: Jeff Margolis
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Watching Pryor go from imitating a drinking deer to a woman debating about going in the woods gives just a hint of the comedic genius of the man. Crude, foul, and real, this is the first and best of his concert films. Pryor does dead-on impersonations of the respective races, cussing, trying to act tough, getting kicked in personal spots. But it's his imagination that elevates him to a different level. He gives his impressions of what animals think, from his own animals (a monkey, a Doberman) to police dogs, and it seems so exact, so prescient. Not to mention the fact that he is self-deprecating in the extreme, and has as much fun skewering himself as any other subject. Still vibrant, still funny. --Keith Simanton

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Crude. Foul. Real. In a word, that?s Richard Pryor: Live in Concert. In this, the funnyman?s first and best concert film, Pryor does dead-on impersonations of the respective races, cussing, trying to act tough, getting kicked in privates. But it's his imagination that elevates him to a different level and hints at the comedic genius of the man. He gives his impressions of what animals think, from his own animals (a monkey, a Doberman) to police dogs, and it seems so exact, so precise. Not to mention the fact that he is at his self-deprecating best, skewering himself as much as any other subject.

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Funny as ever.......2007-03-15

it was funny then and more than 20 years later its still funny

Pryor at His Absolute Best.......2006-10-21

Released in 1979, Richard Pryor's first concert film is a landmark of comic brilliance that he never could surpass -- though "Live on the Sunset Strip" certainly has its moments. Pryor sets the Long Beach theater ablaze with a rapid-fire array of personal and social observations that made him one of America's most incisive humorists. "Live in Concert" remains the ideal showcase for his unique talents and the best way to remember him.

Richard Pryor - Master Storyteller.......2006-09-30

You know it kind of bothers me when folks label others. Especially when the label minimizes a person's worth. Ask just about anyone to describe Richard Pryor and most likely you'll hear - he was a funny dude, a comedian. While of course both are very true it's also an incomplete and unfair assessment of Richard Pryor because he was much more than that.

Along with being the quintessential stand up comedian, he was an incredibly talented writer, actor, cultural scribe and comedic visionary. But, one of Mr. Pryor's most overlooked talents was that of Master Storyteller.

When Richard Pryor talked about events from childhood through adulthood or shared an observation it was more than just a bunch of funny anecdotes strung together. He carefully, skillfully recreated the moment, the mood, the scene and the context of that story. You weren't just hearing a simple recollection of his experience; he actually took you there and was almost able to witness it firsthand. Richard Pryor tells his stories by bringing together special elements and ingredients and expertly mixing all into an amazing experience. You can say it's like watching a tapestry being made - all the parts big and small, no matter how inconsequential that they may appear to be individually, combined with a master's touch you have a fine work of art.

This 1979 release of Richard Pryor in Concert is a wonderful film that illustrates those talents and more. Seeing this movie again made me realize how nice it was to have someone so talented as Richard Pryor to entertain us and make us laugh until we wet ourselves, but yet sad that he's gone and there will probably never be someone as talented or as remarkable again.

His best stand-up...ever.......2006-02-17

If you've never seen Richard Pryor's stand up, then watch this one...it's the best he's ever done.

Richard Pryor - Live in Concert.......2006-01-15

Richard Pryor is THE funniest comic that ever lived. I'm glad I made this purchase before his death. You can't go wrong with purchasing anything that Pryor is in, you are in for a treat!

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this is worth at least 10 Stars!!
The Greatest Star In Her Own Back yard!
Barbra Streisand - One Voice
great DVD
Simply Outstanding!

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On one unforgettable night prior to the 1985 elections, Barbra Streisand welcomed 500 guests to her Malibu home for her first full-length concert in 20 years. Planned as a fundraiser for the Democratic candidates, the concert was subsequently broadcast on HBO to enormous acclaim. This 20th Anniversary DVD showcases Barbra Streisand performing many of her best-loved songs and sharing her timeless message of hope and inspiration in a uniquely intimated setting.

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this is worth at least 10 Stars!!.......2007-03-21

Probably the best concert ever! As I am only 31 years old, this was my first real Streisand experience and since I heard this album I was in love with her voice forever. I have the album on vinyl, cd, minidisc and the concert on Laserdisc and DVD now...The best!!
(The concert in LA was also great!!)

The Greatest Star In Her Own Back yard!.......2007-01-31

Even if you're not a Streisand Fan, you'll love this concert--personal,intimate and all the Streisand hits!
She's natural, at ease and so happy to be entertaining her dear friends.

Barbra Streisand - One Voice .......2007-01-16

I love the casual and intimate setting of the concert. Barbra's voice is so beautiful!! My favorite songs are the duets with Barry Gibb. They sing so well together!!

great DVD.......2007-01-13

one of Barbras few live performances on DVD. An excellent show. thank you for getting it to me.I can now play it but would have been better as im in Aust to have Region 4. I hope her current tour will come out on DVD. I know she has a Streisand Live CD coming out thats good but DVD would be great. Thanks again John. F.

Simply Outstanding!.......2007-01-13

This DVD is everything I expected. A beautiful person, a beautiful voice and a beautiful setting. I will enjoy this DVD for years to come.

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Awsome, the king
Peerless Pryor Proves Perfect
You Will Laugh Until it HURTS!
Larry The Cable Guy funnier than Richard Pryor? Never.
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Taken together, Richard Pryor's concert films, the essential Live in Concert, the virtuoso Live on the Sunset Strip, and even the lesser Here and Now, provide a more incisive autobiographical portrait of the groundbreaking comedian than the fictionalized Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling. In Sunset Strip, Pryor relates two life-changing experiences. The first is his trip to "the motherland," Africa. As funny as is the routine in which Pryor gives voice to a couple of cheetahs poised to prey on unsuspecting gazelles, he brings the audience up short with a moving revelation that leads him to forswear ever again calling another black person the "N-word." The second, of course, is his near-fatal freebasing accident, which Pryor at first jokingly passes off as an accident involving milk and cookies. Then, he takes the audience step by harrowing step through his growing cocaine addiction (abetted by his untrustworthy pipe which speaks to him in reassuring tones), alienation from friends, including the formidable Jim Brown ("Whatcha gonna do?"), the explosion that resulted in third-degree burns over the upper half of his body, and finally, the agonizing rehab. It is even more unflinching and savagely funny than his Live in Concert routine about his heart attack. Other memorable bits include his experiences as a 19-year-old stand-up comedian working at a Mafia-owned club, a monologue from one of his signature characters, Mudbone, and his visit to a penitentiary while filming Stir Crazy. Sunset Strip captures Pryor's triumphant return to the stage. He is a survivor, unbowed, winning this round over the demons that plagued him throughout his career. --Donald Liebenson

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Awsome, the king.......2007-05-07

What can you say about a legend of comedy. an awsome DVD, extremely funny.

Peerless Pryor Proves Perfect.......2007-04-18

Richard Pryor was beyond funny and this show proves it. The quickness of his mind, the incomparable quality of his voice and his ability to mimic, his timing, his honesty...funny is just the beginning of appreciating Richard Pryor. Here is a guy famous for dropping N-bombs throughout his career, publicly declaring to never use the word again. And this was in 1982...25 years ago! Think of the latest news involving Don Imus, of Michael Richards' onstage comedy rant using the N-word...Pryor was a quarter-century ahead of all the gangsta rappers in moving past negative racial epithets. He seems to have no defenses whatsoever about himself or his behavior in this filmed concert. His imitation of a Mafia clubowner is about as good as comedy gets. Pryor to my mind set the bar so high maybe only Eddie Murphy can attempt the heights of comedy Pryor reached in his lifetime.

You Will Laugh Until it HURTS!.......2006-11-23

I first saw this in a campus film festival. This has got to be one of the FUNNIEST routines I have ever watched! I laughed so hard I thought I'd break my ribs from laughing. Richard Pryor was a gifted comedian and a hell of a story teller! His Africa routine and the one about the wino was just too funny for words. I was actually gasping for breath between laughs on this one.

Although Pryor used rude language, that still does not take anything away from the sheer humor of his stories and wickedly funny brand of story telling. He even jokes about his own then precarious health as well as the dissolution of his marriage and how his perspectives in general changed when he went to Africa. He could take the most serious topics and convert them into sheer hilarity. To this day I can't watch him for 5 minutes without keeling over laughing.

Don't drink anything before you watch this movie. If you fear you might spontaneously urinate while laughing, then you might want to wait a few hours after you've had any liquids.

Larry The Cable Guy funnier than Richard Pryor? Never........2006-09-20

I must first preface my comments by saying that I think Larry the Cable Guy is funny guy, but he is no Richard Pryor. I am a white anglo-saxon who thinks that Richard Pryor was one of the most funny people who ever lived, and if you asked Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, or Ron White who was the better comedian I think they would all pick Richard Pryor because Rich could find humor in the most unlikeliest sources, whereas Larry is rather obvious in his basis for humor. Good though, but not as profound as Richard Pryor. This along with the other two Richard Pryor stand up films should be the proof of what a comedian is all about. Yes, Rich used rough language, but listen to words between the cuss words, he was a very smart comic who had all the ablities needed to be the legend he was.

A Classic in Live Comedy.......2006-08-30

omgosh, I can't believe some one said the cable guy is funnier than Richard Pryor.. this country is definately going to hell in a handbasket! LOL!!!!!

Quite possibly - the greatest live stand up performances in history. Period. If you don't "get" humor -- then get the cable guy stuff.

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Early Richard Pryor
A Genius Begins
Early Genius
just not really funny
Laying the foundation for the future

Richard Pryor - Live & Smokin'
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Richard Pyror is one of the most innovative standup comics of his time. After serving in the Army, Pryor began his career spewing lewd thoughts and words at audiences around the country. He was fresh and groundbreaking and his use of extreme foul language made a statement. Soon Pryor began writing for the screen (Blazing Saddles) and acting (Stir Crazy, Lady Sings the Blues). But his real genius resided onstage in the hazy smoke-filled concert hall, microphone in hand. Now you can watch his earliest stand-up days at the New York Improvisation. Live and Smokin' was taped on April 29, 1971 and captures many classic Pryor routines, including the beloved "Wino Preacher and Willie the Junkie."

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Early Richard Pryor.......2006-12-03

Live & Smokin' does contain some funny material but this was one of Richard's first video recordings (if not the first) and he was very nervous. He was also recording in front of the wrong audience. They barely laughed at some really funny stuff. It is at times uncomfortable to watch because you find yourself feeling embarrassed for him. He wants to do well but the audience doesn't cut him any slack. It sounds like the audience is eating (you can hear silverware clashing in the background) and they weren't giving him their undivided attention. This video was shot in the wrong place. It should have been filmed in Atlanta or Detroit. I believe the response from the audience would have been better.

This is Richard Pryor in his embryonic stage. He was performing for the audience instead of performing for himself. If this video had been filmed years later, after his act had been polished, he probably wouldn't have given a flip about the audience being a drag. He would have just done his thing. Bless his heart, he was so nervous. At one point, he even asked the audience to pretend that the cameras weren't there. And if you watch it through the ending credits he even says himself, "This ain't as funny as we thought it was gonna be." You just want to go through the TV and hug him. The material was funny, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I give it 3 stars because of the film's location and because of the horrible ending. The editor just cut him off in the middle of a wino routine. If you are a die-hard Richard Pryor fan (like myself), I would recommend this video. But if you just want to see some good-old fashioned Richie Pry at his best, polished and all, "Live In Concert," or "Live on The Sunset Strip" may be a better choice for you.

A Genius Begins.......2006-09-25

What can I say about 'Richard Pryor - Live & Smokin''? First, a big thank you to the filmmaker who had the insight to document this amazing comic genius on film. To see the beginnings of a man who would redefine comedy forever is a joy. Sadly, there is no film of Little Richard at his zenith in concert in 1956 & '57 and precious few concert clips of early Chuck Berry. But here enshrined forever is a 1971 concert of a slightly nervous, possibly high possibly in an attempt to kill the nervousness (not that that should be an excuse) Richard Pryor trying out his then-untested material that he worked diligently to develop the previous year in Berkeley, CA when he left his Cosby-copying, highly paid jive career. This film shows him trying to find his true comedic voice. One last thing--Pryor was unafraid to 'close a room' (I believe that's the term) I think it means to not be afraid to go there; to make members of an audience walk out midway through the performance. Pryor was fearless and it showed in his later work. He had to push it. He wouldn't be Richard Pryor if he didn't.

Early Genius.......2005-10-29

There is a long sequence where Pryor plays two roles: one of a wino and one of a junkie. It starts off very funny, but then Pryor gets deep into the psyches of these damaged people, and it is heartbreaking. The piece turns into a brilliant piece of theater. Yes, there are more misses than hits in this 1971 performance, but there is no mistaking what a genius Pryor is.

just not really funny.......2005-10-28

If you aren't really into jokes about the difference between black/white, sex, drugs and how bad gays are this is not for you.

I had seen other stuff by Pryor I always liked but this time I never once really laughed out loud. It was dissapointing, good thing he has so many other good stuff

Laying the foundation for the future.......2005-08-15

Live & Smokin was filmed in New York City, 1971. What you will see is Richard Pryor in a very unpolished act. You will clearly see that Pryor's delivery and professional timing were still in the developmental stage. Add to that he was strung out on cocaine when he did the performance. He told his audience he liked cocaine and the audience knew it. Most people who have seen this video did not like it too much, but they failed to see the value of what Pryor was able to accomplish what others tried to do. I give very, very high accolades to Lenny Bruce, he was one of the best. He went down the same road as Pryor, but he couldn't make it stick like Pryor did (also not many people saw or heard Bruce's material). Pryor was really able to talk about his misgivings and his troubled childhood. He had the ability to cover subjects that were very taboo at the time, from sexuality to racism. Racism itself is a tough subject to cover. Pryor showed the world with a in your face style of what was going on in the black community and how it related to the white community. Live & Smokin, although not that funny was a ground breaking event. Here Pryor laid the groundwork for what was to be the future of stand-up comedy. The film is very dark and primitive, but Pryor in his cocaine induced state, still managed to talk about his subject matter in a way that had you looking for more. When you watch it you may not like the comedy too much, but you will watch it to the end. The film was more of a documentay about Pryor talking of the state of affairs between all the different communities, Black, White, Hispanic or whatever. Live & Smokin is historic in the fact of what it was, a peek into the future of the subject matter of stand-up comedy. He opened the door for so many performers of all races. His ability to make us laugh at reality and social truth is uncanny. When you watch this film, don't look for the slap-happy drop dead laughs that you get from later Pryor films. You have to see this film for what it was, a historic comedic event for the time it was made. You must see it as a whole complete coverage of the sign of that time (1971) and a glaring glimpse into the future of comedy. All the modern comedians, George Carlin included had to switch to the Pryor type of subject matter, or you wouldn't make it as comedian. Pryor set the stage for the future, if your routine did not include sex or racisim you would not make in that business. The only other comedian that did not have to switch, again was Lenny Bruce. The Big difference you will see is how Pryor delivered his jokes. You must see "In Concert", "Live on Sunset Strip" or "Here and Now" to see Pryor in full bloom. Even in those films you could see that Pryor still could have ventured to even more taboo subjects. Look at Live & Smokin as a time piece. Throughout his career Pryor always maintained his subject matter, he always stayed black and always told white audiences what was happening in the black community, and whites wanted to listen. Live & Smokin was Pieced together and the production looks like a home movie, which is what it was, a home movie that was pulled from the vaults and made into a video. This video showed the true darkness of Pryor's life and we should applaud him for sharing it with us. Pryor made great strides since Live & Smokin, but this film is only the beginning, a look at what was to come. Another thing watchers that didn't like this film did't see was the slew of no-name characters that prior used to deliver his punchlines. These characters were part of the evolution of the Hip-Hop culture or way of being black on the streets of America. Pryor always made sure that portrayed black reality. In Live & Smokin he reveals to whites, the black world of gambling, prostitution, poverty and sex (even homosexuality), dealing with whites, police, hispanics, pushers and drug users. To Like or even love this movie (as older people from that time do) you have to know what was going on in the background of this film, what was happening on the streets in black and white America. How whites viewed blacks or even how everybody viewed everybody. No one in comedy history was able to make us laugh at ourselves, social reality and the truth like Richard Pryor.

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Richard Pryor: Live On The Sunset Strip (UMD Mini For PSP)
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If Richard Pryor were accused of being the funniest man in America, this film of his incredible stage act would be Exhibit A. It is proof beyond the shadow of a doubt! Shot live at the Hollywood Palladium, the film captures all the excitement, lunacy and electric force of a Pryor performance. And though he's the only star of this hilarious show, he's never alone on stage. With him is his a

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Best movie ever
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This simply irresistible first feature from the Muppets has Kermit the frog going from the swamps to Hollywood to be a star. As he travels and picks up his usual friends (Miss Piggy, Fozzie the Bear), Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) is in pursuit, looking for Kermit to be the spokesman for his frog-leg cuisine. A loose rendition of The Wizard of Oz, the film incorporates the same cagey humor as their breakout syndicated TV series The Muppet Show. This is one of the few times that a human cast (notably Steve Martin, Orson Welles, and Carol Kane) are integrated seamlessly with nonhumans. Worth noting is Paul Williams's score, which includes the Oscar-nominated "The Rainbow Connection." Williams's music, much like Howard Ashman's work on The Little Mermaid and other Disney films, provides more than atmosphere; there's a degree of magic here. Williams did not work on the future Muppet films until A Muppet Christmas Carol. His contributions made these films the best of the Muppet series. --Doug Thomas

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Jim Henson vaulted Kermit, the famous floppy-armed frog, and his Muppet pals to the big screen with this charming 1979 musical adventure. Like the TV show that inspired it, Henson and director James Frawley playfully acknowledge movie clichés and conventions and allow the characters to address the camera in asides, like a Hope and Crosby road film for the 1980s. The ambitious singing frog decides to leave his swamp and conquer Hollywood, gathering a group of friends along the way (Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and more) and bumping into oodles of guest stars making tongue-in-cheek cameos (my favorite is the tip-of-the-hat appearance by Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy). Meanwhile, despicable fast-food king Charles Durning pursues Kermit, hoping to make him the spokesfrog for his Frogs-Legs restaurant franchise. Austin Pendleton costars as Durning's sad sack henchman while guest stars include James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Madeleine Kahn, Steve Martin, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Elliot Gould, Orson Welles, and Big Bird. Paul Williams penned the bouncy, song-filled score. You'll believe a frog can sing! --Sean Axmaker

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Brings back fond memories.......2007-02-12

Ah, something my children and I can watch together and not drive me insane.

This is the original muppet movie from 1979. I remember seeing it in the theater as a child. My kids like the singing, but get bored with the dialouge. But they are young (18 mo. & 32 mo.), so I am not suprised. I enjoy seeing all the big stars and comedians who took bit parts in this movie.

The only thing I don't like...most kids films with music/singing will have a bonus feature of the music scenes. It's a nice way to see the kids' favorite parts and only takes a few minutes if they want "just one more" show, song, story, etc. This DVD doesn't contain a music scene bonus feature.

Definately worth the money if you are a child from the 70s raising children today.

First entire family enjoyable film........2006-07-17

The film which came out before I was even born! Is one that I enjoyed when I was growing up and also love to watch as an adult and will definitely share with my children one day! One day we'll find it, the rainbow connection that makes this film great for people of any age.

DVD NOT "censored", but "The Muppets Go Hollywood" SHOULD'VE BEEN INCLUDED!.......2006-07-16

Let's clear up some confusion here....the "grasshopper" comment was on the movie soundtrack ONLY. It was NOT in the film. If you listen to the song "I hope that something better comes along" from the soundtrack recording, MOST of the dialog exchange between Rowlf and Kermit prior to the beginning of the song, is DIFFERENT than the movie (not just the "grasshopper" line). The different dialog on the soundtrack was to help make sense of the scene in which the song takes place, for those who hadn't seen the film.
I have an old VHS tape of The Muppet Movie from 1984, and the "grasshopper" line isn't on that either. Nothing was censored for the DVD.

I agree that the Muppets' 1979 TV special "The Muppets Go Hollywood" (which promoted the film's release), SHOULD have been included on this DVD. I'm deducting one star for that ridiculous omission.

Best movie ever.......2006-04-24

This is only best movie ever made. I like all the Jim Hensons I've ever seen but those are nothing compared to this. I like the fact that Big Bird and Steve Martin were in this. It was funny, had oscar-winning rainbow connection and travels across the USA
A lot of people think Disney DVDs have few bonus features aren't very good ones. The only ones on here are Backstage Disney (which i dont watch) and pepe profiles. Pepe is so cool and I learned little known facts aboit kermit.

Muppets: Kermit, Fozzie, Big Bird, Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Zoot, Janice, Animal, Scooter, Gonzo, Camilla, Sweetums, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Waldorf & Statler,Robin, Swedish Chef, Dr. Bunsen, Beaker, Crazy Harry, Lew Zealand and Sam
Published by: Disney and Jim Henson

Review of so-so 50th anniversary DVD of great movie.......2006-04-16

I would have given 3 and 1/2 stars if I could.

I have to agree with the reviewers disappointed with the DVD. The Muppet Movie is such a wonderful movie. Funny, smart, literate, warm...every reason to give it great packaging.

This new edition, unfortunately not only doesn't contain significant new material (Kermit featurette unsatisfying), it robs us of stuff on the previous release!

In the early DVD release, we got James Frawley's test footage. Also, we could choose to run the movie in French with captions in French. Although the words didn't match exactly, it was a great way to boost learning the language, particularly conversational French. In this edition, we have the spoken language only. I recognize that not a lot of people will be disappointed by this, but maybe some will.

The lost material is not enough to keep me from buying The Muppet Movie, but it is enough to make me scan e-bay for the earlier, superior edition.

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Pryor at His Absolute Best
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Richard Pryor - Live in Concert

Richard Pryor - Live in Concert
Starring: Richard Pryor , Jennifer Lee , and Patti LaBelle
Director: Jeff Margolis
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Funny as ever.......2007-03-15

it was funny then and more than 20 years later its still funny

Pryor at His Absolute Best.......2006-10-21

Richard Pryor - Master Storyteller.......2006-09-30

His best stand-up...ever.......2006-02-17

If you've never seen Richard Pryor's stand up, then watch this one...it's the best he's ever done.

Richard Pryor - Live in Concert.......2006-01-15

Richard Pryor is THE funniest comic that ever lived. I'm glad I made this purchase before his death. You can't go wrong with purchasing anything that Pryor is in, you are in for a treat!

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert [Region 2]

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Funny as ever
Pryor at His Absolute Best
Richard Pryor - Master Storyteller
His best stand-up...ever
Richard Pryor - Live in Concert

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert [Region 2]
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ASIN: B0002475ZC

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Customer Reviews:

Funny as ever.......2007-03-15

it was funny then and more than 20 years later its still funny

Pryor at His Absolute Best.......2006-10-21

Richard Pryor - Master Storyteller.......2006-09-30

His best stand-up...ever.......2006-02-17

If you've never seen Richard Pryor's stand up, then watch this one...it's the best he's ever done.

Richard Pryor - Live in Concert.......2006-01-15

Richard Pryor is THE funniest comic that ever lived. I'm glad I made this purchase before his death. You can't go wrong with purchasing anything that Pryor is in, you are in for a treat!

Dave Chappelle - For What It's Worth/Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip Two Pack

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Dave Chappelle - For What It's Worth/Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip Two Pack
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Release Date: 2006-03-14

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Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth finds the Comedy Central superstar in performance at San Francisco's legendary Winterland, where he's welcomed with a huge ovation. Easing into his set, Chappelle shares a few observations about the city itself, noting there's nothing tender about the Tenderloin District: "You've got people smoking crack while sitting in front of Starbucks." Chappelle's inspiration dips a bit after that, as the subject of sex with monkeys and smoking weed with Indians doesn't quite reach his usual standards. Then, suddenly, he's on top of his game again, his material like an echo of vintage Lenny Bruce as he discusses why whites drink grape juice and blacks drink "grape drink," why police harassment has led him to believe in impromptu alibis, and why the culture of celebrity should stay away from real-world issues: "Maybe Jah Rule doesn't have the answers we want in a disaster." --Tom Keogh

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Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth: Comedian Dave Chappelle does what he does best in this outrageous and hilarious standup performance, which allows him to really push the envelope and go even farther than he does on his TV show. Taped in San Francisco at the famed Fillmore, Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while he's trying to enjoy Disneyland with his kids, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant and crackheads, of course.

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip: If Richard Pryor were accused of being the funniest man in America, this film of his incredible stage act would be Exhibit A. It is proof beyond the shadow of a doubt! Shot live at the Hollywood Palladium, the film captures all the excitement, lunacy and electric force of a Pryor performance. And though he's the only star of this hilarious show, he's never alone on stage. With him is his amazing array of characterizations as he talks about his trip to Africa in search of his roots, his early days playing one-night gigs in Mafia-owned clubs and strip joints, and numerous other outrageous topics. Finally, he talks about Pryor on Fire - a recounting of the accident which nearly took his life -an episode he relates with wit and a touch of poignancy. You'll laugh like you've never laughed before!

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