The Richard Pryor Show (1977) is a Comedy series that keeps its premise clear and easy to follow from the start. It keeps things light, with humor coming mainly from character dynamics and timing. The cast, featuring Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Sandra Bernhard, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.7/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
First aired: September 13, 1977
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: NBC
Cast: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Sandra Bernhard, Charles Fleischer, Paul Mooney, Shirley Hemphill
The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at 8 p.m. opposite ABC's popular television shows Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days.
The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Because the special was a major hit, both critically and commercially, Pryor was given a chance to host and star in his own television show.
TV Guide included the series in their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
Streaming availability
We could not confirm an official streaming, rental, or purchase option for The Richard Pryor Show (1977).
Availability can change by region and platform. Check back soon for updates.