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S11 E10 The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/11/89)

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PG

39m

May 10, 1989

Father and daughter night! Comedian Richard Pryor accompanies his daughter, actress Rain Pryor. They chat about Rain’s boyfriend Tony, and Dad’s string of 5 – count ‘em 5 – wives!

Season 11, 10 Episodes

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (1/17/74)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (1/17/74),

Pryor is joined by Fernando Lamas and “The Exorcist” author William Peter Blatty.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (12/14/76)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (12/14/76),

This is the season --- for Richard Pryor to reminisce about…serving time – 10 days – for tax evasion. Animal expert Dr. Michael Fox advises on getting a pet at Christmas.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/4/77)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/4/77),

Comic legend Richard Pryor chats about his California-style divorce and SNL alum and movie star Chevy Chase shares the secret behind his famous spot on Gerald Ford impression.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (1/12/79)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (1/12/79),

Was Richard Pryor’s grandmother really a tyrant? Hear Pryor’s recollections of grandma battle-ax. Comic genius Tim Conway remembers his early days in Vegas.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (7/27/79)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (7/27/79),

Richard Pryor goes ham on Blacks who play tennis as tennis great Roscoe Tanner compares his 101 mph serve to Johnny’s (74 mph). Actress Patti D’Arbanville imitates Streisand’s cough.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/20/81)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/20/81),

Celebrated comic Richard Pryor shares his experience recovering from extensive burns and reminisces with comic George Carlin about starting out together in 1960s Greenwich Village.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (2/9/83)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (2/9/83),

The brilliant Richard Pryor describes his transforming time in Zimbabwe and quitting drugs and booze. Hollywood legend and non-singer Bette Davis talks about her new record!

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (6/9/83)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (6/9/83),

Famed comedian Richard Pryor pokes fun at his failure at marriage and reflects on his new sobriety. Fellow guest and The Breakfast Club star Ally Sheedy describes life as a senior at USC.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (10/9/86)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (10/9/86),

Newly slender super-comic Richard Pryor discusses dropping 20 pounds for a movie role and driving his Ferrari across the US. Madonna spouse Sean Pean chats about life with the Material Girl.

Johnny Carson - The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/11/89)

The Best Of Richard Pryor (5/11/89),

Father and daughter night! Comedian Richard Pryor accompanies his daughter, actress Rain Pryor. They chat about Rain’s boyfriend Tony, and Dad’s string of 5 – count ‘em 5 – wives!

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