Richard Pryor's interest in comedy grows, he begins to explore his voice: Part 2
Richard Pryor began stand-up comedy at a time when Bill Cosby was the only major black comedian. Unlike Cosby, Pryor didn't want to play it safe for white audiences.
January 17, 2020
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