
This 1982 stand-up comedy film captures Richard Pryor at the height of his powers. Recorded at the Hollywood Palladium, the performance covers a wide range of topics, including his experiences in Africa and his infamous freebasing accident. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up specials ever recorded, showcasing Pryor's unique ability to blend raw, personal storytelling with biting social commentary and physical comedy.
The best standup comedian movie I ever saw was the first Richard Prior. Oh, Live on the Sunset Strip changed my life.
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"Joe Rogan and John Mellencamp discuss this specific comedy special, with Rogan noting it changed his life and Mellencamp recalling the experience of seeing it in a theater in Miami."





