Pryor was an edgy stand-up comedian who spoke the truth about the black experience in America. Both stars found themselves taking a unique performance turn in the 1973 thriller Hit!

By Seth Abramovitch Senior Writer “This is a perfect time for Richard Pryor,” says Jennifer Lee ... A fearless and searingly funny supernova of comedy, Pryor changed the face of stand-up by infusing ...

Richard Pryor With all of his achievements, including his acclaimed collaborations with Gene Wilder, his landmark SNL hosting gig, and his many iconic and controversial moments on stage (such as ...