Richard Pryor Makes Emotional Return After Setting Himself on Fire | Carson Tonight Show

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  • @professorvoluck9311
    @professorvoluck9311 ปีที่แล้ว +2492

    This is a beautiful exchange between two legends and a throwback to when late night tv was worth watching.

    • @comment5398
      @comment5398 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      there were only like 8 stations back then and only a few people got all of the press and headlines.

    • @aidenfletcher6503
      @aidenfletcher6503 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Carson had class he' was quite funny also two legendary acts

    • @ramonmoreno8014
      @ramonmoreno8014 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Only took the second comment to find the whining boomers

    • @comment5398
      @comment5398 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@ramonmoreno8014 and the fourth one to find The Sassy Sally standing on their soapbox

    • @guslulou8428
      @guslulou8428 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ramonmoreno8014 whining? I don’t think that word means what you think it means you little fruitcake.

  • @user-hq5ig9ir2e
    @user-hq5ig9ir2e ปีที่แล้ว +1413

    The affection Johnny has for Richard is truly touching. ❤️

    • @ruiserrazina7727
      @ruiserrazina7727 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yessss, you can easily tell it's genuine.
      Not like today's garbage late night hosts where it's all about them and that's it.

    • @bobharris7569
      @bobharris7569 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      They came up together in the business. My mother knew Mr. Carson's 3rd wife very well. We would spend time at their home and our families vacationed together, often. Mr. Pryor was often at their home when we would arrive. Amazing man.

    • @johnduffy6992
      @johnduffy6992 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah.. that is real.

    • @cloudlounger6903
      @cloudlounger6903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carson was his CIA HANDLER

    • @floridagirl8563
      @floridagirl8563 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And he’s respectful. Not like the late night hosts of today!

  • @BigBoost73
    @BigBoost73 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    there will never be another like Mr. johnny Carson

    • @nxne75
      @nxne75 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The once and FOREVER king of late night!

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you mean Richard Pryor

    • @sabrina-hu4ri
      @sabrina-hu4ri 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Both.

  • @reillymoore3257
    @reillymoore3257 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Johnny Carson was truly one of a kind. Late night has never been the same since.

    • @ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653
      @ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s so True ❣️

    • @hanskurtmann6781
      @hanskurtmann6781 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes and no. I would say late night ended with Letterman and Leno as they were a big part of Carson's career in his later years.

    • @Bob-fj7lr
      @Bob-fj7lr 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm 29 and I want to see if I can watch every Johnny Carson episode.

    • @debistarnes5151
      @debistarnes5151 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Johnny Carson was great!!!

  • @jwollman9475
    @jwollman9475 ปีที่แล้ว +1491

    Richard was a gift. There hasn’t been and never will be another Richard Pryor. The same can be said about Carson. RIP.

    • @russellhowardjr.9894
      @russellhowardjr.9894 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I couldn’t have said it any better!

    • @davidwright873
      @davidwright873 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@russellhowardjr.9894 I read that they both were hard to deal with...on and off set....But i imagine the TV persona is the one everyone wants to remember....

    • @jwollman9475
      @jwollman9475 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@davidwright873 That trait is common among geniuses.

    • @jimm1387
      @jimm1387 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@davidwright873 I'm curious about who it was that thought they were hard to deal with.

    • @walterwhite1
      @walterwhite1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      JAY LENO IS A LEGEND AND CURRENTLY WAY BETTER!!!!!

  • @noahbawdy3395
    @noahbawdy3395 ปีที่แล้ว +1297

    You can tell this appearance meant a lot to Richard. He was so humble while also being funny.

    • @briandelmore7188
      @briandelmore7188 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      meant a lot to Johnny as well to have him, hate sounding like the old man here, but shows were so much better back in the day

    • @carper6160
      @carper6160 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yawn

    • @effdonahue6595
      @effdonahue6595 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@carper6160 good night, sleep tight 😴

    • @josmotherman591
      @josmotherman591 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That is true. God gave Richard a harsh wakeup call. I am glad it worked out. Back when humor was appreciated. And people could laugh at themselves.
      .

    • @trevavaughn5
      @trevavaughn5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree

  • @fatimal.330
    @fatimal.330 ปีที่แล้ว +753

    Boy oh boy; they don't make talks shows like this anymore. Actually, you don't see anything like this anymore. It's enjoyable too watch, clean humor and actually funny. Bless them all. We will never forget these great shows. ❤️

    • @jenx1433
      @jenx1433 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was literally thinking that!!!

    • @videogames9972
      @videogames9972 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      not to mention earnest

    • @anonymousjohnson976
      @anonymousjohnson976 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ : Regarding your username, we have done that and nothing happened and nothing happened with you either.

    • @kilianconn5091
      @kilianconn5091 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ repent to deez nuts

    • @MrStaley
      @MrStaley ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anonymousjohnson976 Atta Boy go get em

  • @ShaunHopkinsAVFC
    @ShaunHopkinsAVFC ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Two legends having a real conversation. Nothing on tv now is better than this

  • @loristone9242
    @loristone9242 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    When Richard Pryor looks up, you can see the tracks of his tears from when he was silently crying at the ovation he received when he first came out.

    • @julieblanke2440
      @julieblanke2440 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought that was the glare from the lights
      Above against his glasses 🥸

    • @venobrown1125
      @venobrown1125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@julieblanke2440 it was

    • @stephaniereynolds9289
      @stephaniereynolds9289 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      There were tears. Look at his expression

    • @boundariessetinstone5893
      @boundariessetinstone5893 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It was tears

    • @loristone9242
      @loristone9242 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@julieblanke2440 It was tears. That is why he had his head down. He was trying to maintain his composure.

  • @JulieJewelzKvasnicka
    @JulieJewelzKvasnicka ปีที่แล้ว +962

    Mr Pryor & Mr Carson you two are truly missed! RIP

    • @sandraandrews9907
      @sandraandrews9907 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Don't forget Ed McMahon & David Bowie 😩💔🙏

    • @akitashep5903
      @akitashep5903 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Two of the best.

    • @198634
      @198634 ปีที่แล้ว

      No - Johnny is missed !!!
      Not the crackhead

    • @BrickOvenBakery
      @BrickOvenBakery ปีที่แล้ว

      @@198634
      That’s just a nasty comment.But you probably a nasty person…
      Hope you eventually grow up.

    • @MagnusVittalletti
      @MagnusVittalletti ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where are they now?

  • @paulbaxter2007
    @paulbaxter2007 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Richard was very humbled after that incident. You could see that he fought back a sea of tears from that ovation. He will forever be one of the funniest people that ever lived. I am fortunate to have experienced his comedy when he was alive.

    • @michaelklein3509
      @michaelklein3509 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here at Radio City Many moons ago

  • @loriwishman1866
    @loriwishman1866 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    So sweet how Johnny calls him Ritchie. Two greats, real friends.

  • @JulieJewelzKvasnicka
    @JulieJewelzKvasnicka ปีที่แล้ว +465

    He was so humbled by the ovation

    • @dentoldani3460
      @dentoldani3460 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was 8 when I heard the news of his accident.
      Pryor was one of the BEST and so was Carson.
      Nobody will ever come close to doing what they did.

    • @candyh9876
      @candyh9876 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I'm almost positive the ovations brought him to tears 🤗

    • @WilliamTell1313
      @WilliamTell1313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@candyh9876 It definitely did. You can tell towards the end and when Johnny touches his arm, it's probably because he could see that he was crying and consoled him. Two great guys.

    • @candyh9876
      @candyh9876 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @WilliamTell1313 RP might have made plenty of mistakes in his life with his life and he tried so hard to treat himself better there were just to many people around him that failed to respect that and later on as he got older and then when he was sick it was heartbreaking he has peace now but he should have had it while he was still here way to much pain !!!! RIP RP🙏 and JC 🙏

  • @DzHarryNuttz
    @DzHarryNuttz ปีที่แล้ว +680

    That ovation at the beginning really got to Richard's feeling. You could see the humbleness on his face as he thanked the crowd. I hope he felt every ounce of love for him in that crowd that night, he deserved it!

    • @jasondunbar5369
      @jasondunbar5369 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Richard Pryor legend Johnny Carson two of the greatest of all time 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💲🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🔥💯💯🔥🔥💯🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rip legends

    • @fang_uk
      @fang_uk ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@jasondunbar5369 I think the emoji’s are a bit much Jason. 😬

    • @NHisPraise
      @NHisPraise ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅

    • @kw7807
      @kw7807 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      yes he was fighting back tears..

    • @darrellgThe704
      @darrellgThe704 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw it too.

  • @sliceserve234
    @sliceserve234 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    They didn't call Johnny the King of Late Night for nothing, such a gracious, warm and funny handling of a difficult situation.

  • @brianconnelly1238
    @brianconnelly1238 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Richard Pryer didn't even have to utter a word for him to tell us how much that ovation touched him, just by his facial expression alone

  • @heavydownn2962
    @heavydownn2962 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Robin Williams, George Carlin and Pryor.
    These 3 Philosopher Kings
    will never be forgotten.

    • @mikeries6930
      @mikeries6930 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Add Sam Kinison to that list.

    • @horrorpowerfilms9481
      @horrorpowerfilms9481 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Robin Williams was very funny, but he wasn't deep like Carlin or Pryor, in fact Williams rarely tackle social issues.

  • @jenatsky
    @jenatsky ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I was a burn nurse in the Grossman Burn Center in Sherman Oaks Hospital when Richard came in. He’s a very lucky guy in that Dr. Richard Grossman was there when he came in.

    • @Kellatrina
      @Kellatrina หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I think it’s amazing that he was blessed to be taken care of that way y’all did.

    • @newnotification30
      @newnotification30 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you ever meet his daughter the one that would go on to be on trial for the manslaughter charges.😮

    • @lauraveney1412
      @lauraveney1412 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are you babbling about?

    • @BeckyFarkas-he1cj
      @BeckyFarkas-he1cj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your care!

    • @originoa
      @originoa หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bullshit

  • @waynescott137
    @waynescott137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    With love to all, Richard is a prime example and is a good reason to stay away Drugs. God bless him.

  • @roosterj2599
    @roosterj2599 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I remember watching this the night it aired. I was 10 years old. I was laying on the floor falling asleep with my aunt and uncle and my grandparents. My grandparents were sitting on the couch smoking cigarettes and playing cards. Ah the good old days.

    • @tiffanyingram3444
      @tiffanyingram3444 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I pictured the scene

    • @Tyweezy84
      @Tyweezy84 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tiffanyingram3444 same

    • @robertpresti3980
      @robertpresti3980 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same same

    • @alwaysrighton
      @alwaysrighton 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Beautifully simple scene. Back when culture was a common good shared intergenerationally and children didn't have to have their own specific entertainment crafted to cultivate their minds differently and alienate the members of a same family.

    • @4KindnessGal
      @4KindnessGal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The days of real family. Thank you, for painting such a nice word picture. Thank you.

  • @eddietat95
    @eddietat95 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    If you can still be Tonight Show-level funny after THAT incident, you're unstoppable.

    • @moneyguiden4232
      @moneyguiden4232 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I llobe

    • @heyrobertcarter1
      @heyrobertcarter1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing

    • @ghanasoul
      @ghanasoul ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're 100% RIGHT. Great observation.

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 ปีที่แล้ว

      The MS was taking its toll

    • @08065
      @08065 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dominiquejones3805That didn't come until later.

  • @AN-im4my
    @AN-im4my ปีที่แล้ว +523

    Only a few people that you can tell Johnny was sincere about and liked and Richard Pryor was one of them, I miss them days 👍❤

    • @poetcomic1
      @poetcomic1 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Sincere' about??? Carson loved Pryor.

    • @AN-im4my
      @AN-im4my ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@poetcomic1 self explanatory 🤨🧐

    • @benmaurer8055
      @benmaurer8055 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@poetcomic1 it was incredible to see them hugging like that, Mr. Midwestern hugging pryor, beautiful not show biz schtick but real

    • @AN-im4my
      @AN-im4my ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@benmaurer8055 indeed 👍

    • @viking956
      @viking956 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So glad I grew up in an era when comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Sam Kinison, George Karlan, etc., etc., etc., could actually be comedians. It used to be if a topic or genre was not your thing, you just don't watch and don't buy a ticket for the show. Now everybody getting all offended at the least little thing it's hard to imagine these guys being able to survive in today's woke triggered world of offended Karens.

  • @man-bagdammit2297
    @man-bagdammit2297 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Two legends who genuinely admired and cared for each other!

  • @jimlaforte1755
    @jimlaforte1755 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    When Mr. Carson hugged and shook a guest's hand, one knew that person was special. Thanks for sharing.

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    Johnny always made it look easy. He had that gift. He is still sorely missed. Wonderful to see Mr. Pryor on that stage, with Johnny.

    • @PJxBuchwild
      @PJxBuchwild ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The magic of late night TV is truly gone. When I was a kid Leno and Letterman were both razer sharp and if you could stay awake Conan was great in his own way. Nowadays the confidence and the charisma is gone and late night tv is more about promoting ideas and politics over comedy.

    • @justinhicks7073
      @justinhicks7073 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@PJxBuchwild facts I miss old late night but Conan didn’t get the credit he deserved imo

    • @virtualwhispers
      @virtualwhispers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@PJxBuchwild Just about all the specialties are gone in this day and time

    • @93Jubilee
      @93Jubilee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PJxBuchwild I never thought Leno was very sharp, or witty, for that matter. Just me, I'm sure.

    • @mikestevenson576
      @mikestevenson576 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@93Jubilee Lots of people think that as comedy is highly subjective. But it was difficult to be a Letterman fan from '84 to '86 and not see that Jay Leno was a comedic force of nature. The lead guest that Dave booked more than anyone else during the peak creative years at NBC.

  • @davidrice3337
    @davidrice3337 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I watched this live and cried my eyes out - now all these yrs later - love both of these people- and Ed too

    • @93Jubilee
      @93Jubilee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. After all, Ed was always a person, too!

  • @sunsungoaway
    @sunsungoaway ปีที่แล้ว +39

    And this is one of the reasons why, even after all these years, people still miss Johnny Carson

  • @benf1111
    @benf1111 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Man, you could really tell how much Johnny cared about him from that intro...this hits me right in the nostalgia...this show feels like home.

  • @raybates3119
    @raybates3119 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    I miss Richard Pryor. He was one of the backbones of comedy and I still listen to him often. RIP

    • @Twsuf1
      @Twsuf1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now his breast bone is meeting his backbone

    • @fab5frk
      @fab5frk ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Richard & Redd Fox were the blueprint for black comedians after their inception and modern day pioneers for black comedians still to this day.

    • @juliuskurtz8143
      @juliuskurtz8143 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Richard was pretty awesome

    • @staziemccarthy1267
      @staziemccarthy1267 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Him and Joan Rivers are my favourite's of all time 😪

    • @sheldonnash660
      @sheldonnash660 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I still listening in 2022

  • @minorsnow5306
    @minorsnow5306 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Johnny was being super direct with him on live tv...""Don't lose that gift!"".....Much respect to Carson for being a friend.

    • @shenequakimbro5146
      @shenequakimbro5146 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's a true friend I felt that. Some hosts these days seem like they're trying to see what to do to make their guests feel uncomfortable.

  • @anthonybrown3481
    @anthonybrown3481 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I hate that I was too young to appreciate this kind of TV back then. I'm glad we have TH-cam.

  • @michaelj.r457
    @michaelj.r457 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    Great to see this finally in high quality. Later that night, David Bowie was the musical guest, and after his first number, he said "Richard, it's great to have you back."

    • @TheDizzleHawke
      @TheDizzleHawke ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Wow! RIP all around.

    • @jeshkam
      @jeshkam ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Which song did he perform? "Ashes to Ashes"?

    • @alzeppelin
      @alzeppelin ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jeshkam Life On Mars abbreviated into Ashes to Ashes. Great performance.

    • @jeshkam
      @jeshkam ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alzeppelin Thanks.

    • @jeshkam
      @jeshkam ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alzeppelin Got it: th-cam.com/video/rBpTeXvyM4M/w-d-xo.html
      😎👍

  • @jasonjohnston94
    @jasonjohnston94 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    One full minute of sustained applause and very much deserved!

  • @cathyt144
    @cathyt144 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I remember his standup about the accident and also his heart attack. To go thru that much pain and agony and still be able to make jokes about it says a lot. He made something positive from the negative . It raised a lot of awareness and touched many lives when Pryor got burned. I remember when this happened and how we were all glued to the news about his progress. Great interview with 2 awesome men.

    • @melvert33
      @melvert33 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes he lights a match and waves it about saying "what's this....it's Richard Pryor running down the street"

    • @mariefearon627
      @mariefearon627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was so heartbreaking god bless you Richard ❤amazing man 🎉😢miss you ....😂😂😂

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@melvert33 Paul did the match joke while Richard was n the hospital

    • @anthonybrown6804
      @anthonybrown6804 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cathy, your post touched my heart ❤️

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That was no accident, he lit himself on fire to commit suicide.

  • @carlmanning6738
    @carlmanning6738 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    What a touching segment between two of the greats. Both are missed and l agree Johnny was the king of Talk show and Richard the true king of comedy. RIP to both these legends

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Richard was gone way to soon. Loved this man and the laughter he brought to my life and so many others! R.I.P Richard. 🙏

    • @CaptainSpalding72
      @CaptainSpalding72 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We had him way longer than expected. He died at 65...

    • @HankBukowski
      @HankBukowski ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He'll never be gone.

    • @SR-iy4gg
      @SR-iy4gg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but he destroyed his life with drugs.

  • @michellerene951
    @michellerene951 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I went to jr high with Richard's daughter Elizabeth. We were in a school play called Disco Cinderella. We did 2 shows at our school. The night show was for the parents and family. Richard was there. We were so nervous. But he couldn't have been more kind and supportive of all of us. He's greatly missed. 🙏🕊⚘️

    • @MarlonD805
      @MarlonD805 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did u get to meet him

    • @michellerene951
      @michellerene951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarlonD805 Yes very briefly.

  • @valarieosborne2958
    @valarieosborne2958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Miss the days of Johnny Carson!! When TV was entertaining.

    • @user-yy5fx6qo5l
      @user-yy5fx6qo5l หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember seeing this when it originally aired. I was laughing so hard I woke my wife up. she started laughing right along when she realized what she was seeing which Honestly has been a really good source of happiness for me ever since I lost my wife so many years ago i was married for 42years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together.. it broke me to pieces so seeing comments like this makes me smile.

  • @jessanddavidboham8014
    @jessanddavidboham8014 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Richard Pryor and Johnny Carson are some of the most greatest and funniest people ever around and when we lost Richard Pryor and Johnny Carson it really put a devastation on the comedy bit and comedy business and they were always be forever remembered.

  • @crispincain5373
    @crispincain5373 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was in the audience for this taping!

    • @Hanover-ek4jy
      @Hanover-ek4jy ปีที่แล้ว

      And?

    • @jeshkam
      @jeshkam ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Hanover-ek4jy And what?

    • @chrisboston
      @chrisboston ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s cool you saw this historic taping of the Tonight Show in person. Was it hard to get tickets?

    • @crispincain5373
      @crispincain5373 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jeshkam It was an amazing show. I was in High School. I had a friend who was a relative of Ed McMahon. We went to a number of Tonight Show tapings. The previous show we attended was also with Richard Pryor, before he set himself on fire! We had no idea he would be on again. I have been back stage with my friend and Ed. Johnny busted Ed, saying "Who are these people?" Ed said, "Family", Johnny said "All of them?" We said "YES!"

    • @crispincain5373
      @crispincain5373 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chrisboston All you had to do was write in to NBC and you could get tickets. Waiting in line was a bit more challenging. We went to see the Tonight Show a number of times, all with Johnny Carson, no guest host. There were times when Johnny wanted no audience noise or participation, and other times where we were told to act up! I got to see the Visitor from the East once, on this show with Pryor. We attended the show Pryor was on just before he set himself on fire, and we by chance landed in the audience of this show.

  • @austinevplab7167
    @austinevplab7167 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Two legends! I loved George Carlin’s skit about this. He was trying to keep up with Richard so when Rich had a heart attack, he had a heart attack. But when Rich got burned Carlin said _Screw that, I had another heart attack!_

    • @sydneyevans2637
      @sydneyevans2637 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      They were "greats". Carlin made fun of cultural ideology. Showed the weaknesses of the human race. Kind of a social philosopher. Pryor made fun of individuals, including himself, but still made you feel that it was okay to be flawed. Miss em both.

    • @JamesJones-mm2nm
      @JamesJones-mm2nm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When did he make Jo Jo Dancer! It was based on that accident!

    • @RobLives4Love
      @RobLives4Love ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JamesJones-mm2nm JoJo dancer was done a few years after the fire incident, in 1986

    • @srldwg
      @srldwg ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@JamesJones-mm2nmzIt I loved how that showed his life.

    • @TimothyJonSarris
      @TimothyJonSarris 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Brody-cx5vl
    @Brody-cx5vl ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Carson had the greatest comedians on his show. Pryor , Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield. That level of talent along with Carson will probably never be duplicated.

    • @dantegood2195
      @dantegood2195 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ever hear of Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Jamie Foxx, etc?

    • @Brody-cx5vl
      @Brody-cx5vl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie Foxx sucks. The rest are average except Chappelle.

    • @vernonsmith6176
      @vernonsmith6176 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell me...did he and Carol Bennett ever get together ??

    • @carolynlee2512
      @carolynlee2512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      George Carlin!!! Can you imagine if he was still with us. OMG.

    • @arthuridis
      @arthuridis ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don Rickles

  • @bsquarebware
    @bsquarebware ปีที่แล้ว +17

    1:17-1:21 Richard was in tears...Omg...I have watched this video dozens of times and just noticed rest in peace Richard, Johnny and Ed. I remember as a 5 yr old having to be in bed, I can still here the intro music in my head.

  • @gervais.d8399
    @gervais.d8399 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    I spent 2 months in a Boston hospital for severe burns.
    I know exactly how this man felt.
    RIP Richard

    • @dreamingoffall7694
      @dreamingoffall7694 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I can’t imagine!! So sorry

    • @wendyladybug355laurie4
      @wendyladybug355laurie4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many PRAYER'SNLUV 👼👼💝💝

    • @sevenmilewhite1407
      @sevenmilewhite1407 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So glad your here to tell about it. Hope your life is not to complicated cuz of it. Big love.

    • @Fallenangel141
      @Fallenangel141 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My mother seen her dad commit suicide by self immolation when she was 9
      She was standing in the back porch and he was in the backyard and pour gasoline on himself and lit 🔥 himself on fire 🔥

    • @sevenmilewhite1407
      @sevenmilewhite1407 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Fallenangel141 Ohhh my. PTSD for sure. So sorry she experienced that. Bless your family.

  • @noahbawdy3395
    @noahbawdy3395 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Richard was one of the funniest comedians of his generation. Miss him a lot.

    • @selfproclaimednobody4614
      @selfproclaimednobody4614 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Of any generation

    • @selfproclaimednobody4614
      @selfproclaimednobody4614 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Soul ByThePound no sir....

    • @Lunacyk
      @Lunacyk ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Soul ByThePound Who??

    • @marcelmallory2761
      @marcelmallory2761 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Generation hell....... of all time

    • @aquaman199
      @aquaman199 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya im sure you just miss him alot,im sure you sit on the couch and weep over Richard,lol ,go get a job nutso

  • @cdrom887
    @cdrom887 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I didn’t realize he was burnt that badly…wow. Glad he made it through such a dark time.

  • @SDGuy1981
    @SDGuy1981 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Richard Pryor is easily top 3 favorite comedians for me. I think he is the king of comedy.

  • @hestergreen2031
    @hestergreen2031 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    God bless both Richard Pryor & Johnny Carson they were both a class performer’s. They made us laugh even when things were rough with them.

    • @KingvKing
      @KingvKing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fame and income and a TV show is not of God [ The Christ ] unless that fame, income and TV show came through Christ, through
      B E A H A V I N G Bible. Humans are so duped into thinking a ‘Blessing’ is having earthly ‘success.’ A Blessing can only come through Behaving The Word.
      Richard and Johnny N E V E R Honoured Christ publicly and repeatedly. Therefore, they conveyed there were unHoly. Read The Word. When a man walks by a woman and he thinks she is beautiful - that woman doesn’t become pregnant. Naive people think ‘saying’ God and or being remorseful to carnal behaviors is Godly. There would be a lot of pregnancies, by passerby’s if that were true.

    • @billholt7860
      @billholt7860 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That makes absolutely no sense to me . Not that you were talking to me ,but ,,, huh?

  • @marvellhudson3792
    @marvellhudson3792 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    I can relate. I was severly burned by a car radiator. It felt like a blanket of wasp stinging me at the same time. I literally had an out of body experience. I ran almost 50 yards before I realized I was burned. I start talking to myself, "We been burned." Re: Pray for all burn victims. 🙏🏾

    • @justice-jb5ld
      @justice-jb5ld ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I hope you are doing great now!!!

    • @charlesrobinson7469
      @charlesrobinson7469 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree with 1justice. Glad you're alive & hope you're okay.👍

    • @knelson3484
      @knelson3484 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Blessings to you sir.💕 You're more aware than people who have not had the out of body experience.

    • @Judyp77
      @Judyp77 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justice-jb5ld .Richard died unfortunately...

    • @Judyp77
      @Judyp77 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlesrobinson7469 no, Richard and Johnny have both passed away....

  • @chuckford5927
    @chuckford5927 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Two greats that are missed dearly. Thank God for blessing us with their presence. RIP Richard Pryor and Johnny Carson. Thanks for the memories.

  • @williamshereef2755
    @williamshereef2755 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Richard Pryor was and is the absolute greatest!!

  • @tammydouglaslafreda9992
    @tammydouglaslafreda9992 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Richard Pryor had been to hell and back with laughter still in his heart. He makes fun of tragedy as we all should. There something funny in everything. Keep smiling heaven has a comedy show going on thats unbelieveable! Love this man

    • @dodieodie498
      @dodieodie498 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many comedians are actually prone to deep depressions and anxieties, which is why they become comedians. It can be a way to cope with life and with other people. You never know about that one guy who is constantly cracking jokes or who is always cynical and sarcastic or who feels the need to clown.

    • @antoineemory6772
      @antoineemory6772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i remember having tickets to see pryor in cleveland june 15 1979 an that evening my girlfriend was in labor wit my daughter. i ended up missing tha concert. caus i had to be at tha hospital when my daughter was born. never got to see him live. luckily tha concert i missed turned out to be tha film richard pryor live in concert that i saww later that yr.

  • @MrTangent
    @MrTangent ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I miss these guys. Growing up in the 70’s/80’s, I would always try to stay up late so I could watch the Carson Show with my parents. And Richard Pryor is a genius.

  • @johnsjohnson448
    @johnsjohnson448 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When Mr. Carson gave a guest a handshake, hug, and applauded, you knew he had great respect and admiration for the person.

  • @rochellejohnson3909
    @rochellejohnson3909 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mr. Pryor was a very kind and humble man 🙏🏾👵🏽I miss you 💜

  • @leilanirocks
    @leilanirocks ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is two of the funniest men that ever lived just enjoying one another. It’s great fun to witness.

  • @Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod
    @Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Great comedy. What a Great Comedian, Richard Pryor was. 💯

    • @Chicago48
      @Chicago48 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He needed that applause.

    • @tommohun24
      @tommohun24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Pryor was my favorite comedian and he still is I miss him

  • @pamelahomeyer748
    @pamelahomeyer748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    He is an all-time great and very talented. I can't imagine how difficult this was for him. I really admire his courage here

  • @chrissullivan40
    @chrissullivan40 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Johnny had a lot of class.

  • @397coney7
    @397coney7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    When Johnny retired, late night talk shows started a landslide into the toilet. Now it’s a complete cesspool. The ONLY late night talk show I still watch is Johnny Carson.

    • @eharper7
      @eharper7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I usually watch Johnny Carson and Graham Norton. They aren't fake.

    • @397coney7
      @397coney7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eharper7 ; Graham Norton? I’ll have to check him out. Thanks!

    • @eharper7
      @eharper7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@397coney7 Greg Davies is the funniest guest on the show, in my opinion.

    • @search4truth104
      @search4truth104 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, thats when the world seemed to change when Johny retired also Mr Rodgers.

    • @4ak458
      @4ak458 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am the same way. Find Johnny and enjoy. Espicially moments like this one.

  • @TheDesertRoseRanch
    @TheDesertRoseRanch 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Johnny Carson adored Richard Pryor. All the greats are leaving us.

  • @randomperson2107
    @randomperson2107 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    This made me smile watching the love and respect these two Men have are just amazing. Richard went through hell and still made us laugh and smile. ❤

  • @mrjessemagana
    @mrjessemagana ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Two legends. Two masters of their crafts.

  • @michaellitster564
    @michaellitster564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    When he jumps when his arm gets touched!! WOW. There are very few who have ever exemplified the incredible comedic timing this man had. Pure Magic!!

  • @christineleblond7777
    @christineleblond7777 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Johnny really really admired Richard. He truly appreciated the genius of Richard.
    I loved to watch Johnny when Rich would come on.
    Then Richard acquired MS. He sure went through a lot in his life time.

    • @jazzmanchgo
      @jazzmanchgo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In his autobiography, Pryor said that when he acquired the MS, he asked God why this had to happen to him, after all he'd been through. He said God told him, "You've heard of delayed gratification? You've had the gratification -- now this is the delay."

  • @robertyoung3664
    @robertyoung3664 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I sure miss Richard, my friends and I would sit around and listen to his live comedy and laugh our butts off!

  • @ron.v
    @ron.v ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hard to believe both these guys died the same year. They brought so many smiles it's good to read the comment from Richard Prior's wife that he died with a smile on his face.

  • @HoosierRooster
    @HoosierRooster ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I remember watching this the Ovation they gave him brought tears to my eyes

  • @jimw.4161
    @jimw.4161 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Two of the greatest American entertainers.
    RIP Johnny & Richard
    I'm sure you're keeping the people up in heaven in stitches.
    Richard was a comic genius and Johnny Carson is without peer.
    He has proven to be irreplaceable. No politics, no propaganda, just pure entertainment.

  • @TheAlcoholic27
    @TheAlcoholic27 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's love, when you've got Johnny and Marlon checking up on you and sending you entertainment during recovery, you know you're a beloved icon.

  • @93Jubilee
    @93Jubilee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I still miss this comic genius so much! What a wonderful man he was.

  • @wiredwebmaster
    @wiredwebmaster ปีที่แล้ว +59

    These two gentlemen really respected, and loved each other. Great footage!

  • @BravoJr1987
    @BravoJr1987 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Best interview ever. Johnny was so respectful and sincere, first of many Carson interviews I’ll be watching 👏🏾👏🏾🐐🐐

    • @jazzmanchgo
      @jazzmanchgo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Johnny actually got emotional introducing Pryor, even before Richard came onstage. That was from the heart.

  • @thebonerfromhell
    @thebonerfromhell ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a legend Richard Pryor was. I grew up watching his movies and shows. He was a great man.

  • @Debi-in5fp
    @Debi-in5fp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Still miss Richard.💔

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Merci for this. Johnny was so respectful of Richard, and the applause for Richard was inspiring.

  • @shenequakimbro5146
    @shenequakimbro5146 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Richard is really missed. He seems to be a good person in spite of the things that he had been through. I see why Eddie Murphy looked up to him and many other comedians.

    • @marlabrown8022
      @marlabrown8022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That’s why it’s important to remember that it’s not what we “go through” that determines whether or not we’re good people or not.

    • @jamesandrews8698
      @jamesandrews8698 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marlabrown8022 that's some true shite right there, no one is defined by their lowest moment

    • @hakimrouachi5940
      @hakimrouachi5940 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Richard à brûler là Vie par les deux Bouts c'était une bonne personne 🙏🙏🙏🕯️🕯️🕯️🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵👍

  • @ateam404
    @ateam404 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My parents let us stay up to watch this interview. The cover of the gossip rags at the grocery store had my sister and I in tears.

  • @BianicEpicVideos
    @BianicEpicVideos ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was really beautiful to watch these two, during that time have such a heart felt conversation.

    • @benmaurer8055
      @benmaurer8055 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes like they were having a cocktail and really having a conversation

  • @kimberlytotty3394
    @kimberlytotty3394 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    There will never be another Richard Pryor-the G.O.A.T. but his influence and legacy lives on in other comedians and those of us who adored him.

  • @lawofaverages5373
    @lawofaverages5373 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow this aired the same year as Stir Crazy. One of the best comedies ever. Chemistry between Pryor and Wilder was phenomenal.

    • @markgaston4416
      @markgaston4416 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They modeled their partnership after Richard’s favorite tv series, I Spy. Great chemistry on both counts indeed.

  • @WilliamTell1313
    @WilliamTell1313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You can tell how embarrassed and anxious he is at the beginning. Sad what happened to him. Amazing comedian, one of the best. Still managed to be funny af even in his moment of despair.

    • @SuperJoshuaWorld64
      @SuperJoshuaWorld64 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He was always extremely nervous in interviews

  • @chrislargent1023
    @chrislargent1023 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This proves 2 things , the class that Johnny had and the respect that he had for Richard . Richard is proof that we were spoiled .

  • @krisone5253
    @krisone5253 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I agree. Richard was always polite to Johnny. Out of character he was a nice humble guy. I understand addiction. It will make you crazy. R.I.P Mr. Pryor ✝️

  • @TT-hi1qv
    @TT-hi1qv ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I fell off my chair when Jonny touched his arm and Richard went ahhhhhh to funny ! Miss them both!

  • @patwats8860
    @patwats8860 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Richard Pryor was one of the funniest men ever! Saw him as often as I could. He and Johnny Carson are great together.

  • @hanskurtmann6781
    @hanskurtmann6781 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    There will never be another Mr. Richard Pryor 😎

  • @treybikes
    @treybikes ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Why did I cry and laugh during this entire interview? Rip to one of the best to ever do it 🔥🔥

  • @scottcassulis6062
    @scottcassulis6062 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    God Bless all three of them and oh wow 😞😞😞

  • @michaelgibsontv
    @michaelgibsontv ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Everyone misses Richard, Johnny and Ed. Who knew that no one could truly replace them? There were just so many truly talented people back then and it’s great to be able to watch clips like these.

  • @morrismonet3554
    @morrismonet3554 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Everyone screws up. Not everyone can rise above their mistakes. Pryor is an American legend.

  • @richhannan4523
    @richhannan4523 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The mutual respect they shared was extremely palatable. A nice easy going interview where you could see Richard Pryor was feeling more comfortable as it progressed. So glad I was able to see this again.

  • @michaelnavarette7200
    @michaelnavarette7200 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’m so lucky that I got to experience Richard Pryor. His stand up, Harlem Knights. I was young. He made me fall in love with comedy. RIP RICHARD PRYOR!!!

  • @dippa1965
    @dippa1965 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Damn....Thank you to the audience for the standing ovation.
    Man this was an amazing moment.

  • @reddawn3345
    @reddawn3345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Think about how we have changed from this beautiful interaction of 2 solid individuals compared to talk shows now. I feel very grateful that this was part of my life. Better times definitely.

  • @whiskeytangofoxtrot5244
    @whiskeytangofoxtrot5244 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    We all loved Richard.

  • @jamicl2580
    @jamicl2580 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He shows what a Pure Comedic Talent he truly was/is. Using his story to make everyone feel at ease and laugh. Great spirit that will live forever.
    😎🙏

  • @NinjaDildoShow
    @NinjaDildoShow ปีที่แล้ว +8

    *Some of my earliest memories are of watching Johnny Carson with my dad, and Richard Pryor is one of his favorite comedians. I was 3 months in the womb when this aired, so I never got to see this until now. Thank you for uploading this. Both of these men were the GOAT.*

  • @eugenelee3553
    @eugenelee3553 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The genuine concern and respect for Richard Pryor that Mr. Carson conveys is just top class. May them rest in peace. In great appreciation from Seoul, Korea.

  • @marilynr.meier-obrien3366
    @marilynr.meier-obrien3366 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It is a sad day when 2 of the best are no longer here. They were wonderful