Richard Pryor: Icon

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Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today’s top comics is legendary and unrivaled. On this all new :ICON, see his profound and enduring influence on comedy and culture.

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    S1 E1 - 54m 46s

    Richard Pryor was one of the first black men ever on television, he pioneered a new brand of humor and he was a hit. This show defines his lasting impact on comedy and culture, often in his own words, showing us why he is an :ICON.

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