Cavett opens up and shares that story specifically for Richard. Shows what kind of person Dick is. He didn't care about his image. He felt like a friend to Richard, a human being. This was real talk. Bless them both.
I've been watching a lot of these Dick Cavett clips and something I've noticed that I really like and sets him apart is that not only does he have that late night charm and is funny, but he's a real human. He's not very performative. He's there, as a person, talking to you. Personally I think Conan has the same attributes.
S Mavi, yeah I knew about his depression, I was wondering if that’s what he was referring to when he said people thought he “didn’t have demons chasing him, but are wrong”
Especially in that period … The audience I don’t think were impolite per se, I think they were confused when to laugh and not. Just my opinion of course.
I’m 56 years old and as a child I can remember my father listening to Mr Richard Prior on cassette.He didn’t allow us to listen to him because he thought it was only for adults and here I am listening to this very calm demeanor man,and the more I watch him the more I want to hear him..He’s such a wonderful human being.Bless his soul.
I'm not an American, so until recently I didn't even know about Dick Cavett, I thought American TV has always been stupid and pandering to the lowest common denominator, but man am I happy I discovered this guy. In my opinion he is one of the best interviewers I've ever seen. And the idea that I can watch so many of those great interviews with so many legends from 40-50 years ago is quite frankly awesome. Deep respect to Dick Cavett and his rich legacy as an interviewer he preserved for us to dive into.
@ensconse Lester Maddox’s interview was boorish because Lester Maddox was a boor. The person who came out of that interview best was someone who wasn’t even involved: Randy Newman
"There is no place to teach us about feeling in school." Spot on. Richard was an extremely perceptive and intelligent man, obviously. Can't be that good a standup--or actor--and not be.
In all fairness guys, they are both comedians and the audience was probably unsure how to react when they started talking seriously. I think they were laughing because they were still in laughing mode. Also, it's hard to tell when Dick is making a joke sometimes because of his deadpan delivery. They hushed up for the most part but a few were definitely too quick to laugh. The really giggly ones were probably stoned, after all it was the 70's. They're not scumbags or idiots, they're people at a comedy show.
Yea. His early book throws were a little too new wave for my tastes. But when this book throw came out in ‘85, I think he really came into his own- commercially and artistically.
I’m a 36 white woman and my mother was so upset when he died. I kind of knew about his genius at that time but I was so young. But I saw first hand how she reacted when he died and that broke my heart: Ever since I have loved Richard Pryor, and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Even now, my mother is 67, because of her Richard Pryor will always be in my heart. Any time I bring him up she gets so sad and talks about his performances in such a heartfelt way. It absolutely breaks my heart because he was so awesome!!
What and incredibly odd conversation to have on tv back then. I never knew this about either of them. I applaud both of them to be open and honest about horrifically personal things that happened to them. Who would ever know that these two would ever be able to have a meeting of the minds on something as real as this. Excellent interview. Shockingly honest. Brave.
Wow,,, just wow.... Both were giving it all up in this interview, very different times....I'm literally in the middle of some horrible shit and this recommendation, was what I needed to hear...Always speak your truth
I know exactly what Richard means about addiction and the hatred. I'm struggling with addiction myself and I don't recognize myself anymore sometimes. Drugs make the anger worse. When i wasn't using, I could get angry but not nearly as bad. I hope to finally put this addiction to rest very very soon. I'm trying. Gonna give it my best tomorrow and never look back. I wanna be happy again. R.I.P to Richard. I wish I could sit down with him right now. I definitely could use his support and advice.
Hope alls well on your side of things. I've dealt with addiction and am in a better place now, it will get better I promise if you're ready to deal with it. Let me know how you're doing! Maybe I can even answer questions if you have any. Much love to you and yours
I read a few statements by Richard Pryor. I don't know how he could have had a sadder or more abusive childhood than he did. That he became the world's most famous standup comedian is astonishing. I wish he hadn't turned to drugs and had been raised in a loving, non-abusive household. Actually, I wish we all had.....
"They don't want to drink alone." There's so much wisdom in that cast-off line at the end that most people don't realize. When you clean up, your party friends still want you to be around them doing what they're doing so it seems normal and they don't think about how their habits affect their life. So you'll see them pressuring people to do what they're doing with them, and otherwise nice friendly people can get resentful or bitter when you reject their invitation.
When I told a friend that I don't drink anymore and it's been 3yrs. He said he didn't believe me. That I probably drink at home. But ever since I stopped drinking. I eat better . sleep better and feel good. And people drink around me and it doesn't bother me or make me drink.
Richard was a tortured soul. Who left us with a great Legacy! Same can be said for Robin Williams and John Belushi also. 3 Legends that will never be forgotten.
Pryor 'hated once, for about thirty seconds' and did not like the feeling . . . Nobody bares their soul like this today. He was a changed man by this time in his life.
As a person from the UK and also being the age I am, I had never heard about Dick Cavett or his show. He has some of the most incredible interviews I have ever watched, it is people genuinely having a conversation instead of whatever the f talk shows are now.
thought cavvetts style of interveiwing would bring a great interveiw with pryor and it did. pryor was so carlm and matter of fact off stage when talking with people. get the feeling he didnt like people who tried to hard to be funny in interviews with him. it seemed to put him off, or he didnt like the it being fake. he has such a simple way of talking and a desire to to be real and say things in a very frank and stright faward way. very smart switched on guy pryor, really miss him.
I honestly thought Cavett was setting up a joke with his story about being molested. Then no punchline. But the sociopath crowd still found it hilarious.
@@Rawvitality94 ,well the man made a serious comment about someone being molested or being forced to do something to another extremely inappropriate, and that the people still laughed even though it wasn't a joke with a punch line, and that that made them sociopath. I would say since you laughed about it , that makes you one of the sociopaths as well.
@@ahmahtiyehudim7307 orrrrrrr I laughed at the fact that he's right about his inference and the mentality of the people and that's a bit sad but too true and it applys even in today's time. You could have weighed the options out and left me alone. lol You just want to be problematic. Not with me on today. Have a great day!
This is one of the most genuine and honest shows that they had over in America, kind of ahead of its time. This was the golden age of the American hero
A young Cavett molested by a man in trenchcoat in movie theater at young age= comedy gold.........🤨 They are discussing seriously troubling issues and the audience finds it hysterical. Perhaps it's a reaction to Pryor and Cavett laughing.
Christopher Bassett it’s awkward laughs... ppl do it in awkward situations so they can deal with what they r hearing.. or in uncomfortable situations.. i do it sometimes...
Yeah it shows how different times were then. People were actually less caring and there was a LOT more abuse happening. The fact that Dick Cavett feels he needs to make a self deprecating joke about his experience is kind of sad.
*Ah the good old days when people could talk the most serious and personal issues on TV as gentlemen and gentlewomen in mutual respect. We don't have this anymore.*
I can't believe how much Richard Pryor's son Richard Pryor Jr looks like his dad he's just amazingly similar. I mean not that you shouldn't look like your dad or whatever but man there's a huge similarity.
The audience confirmed that laughter and ridicule are what await you if you admit to being molested. And I thought maturity and empathy were just now starting to go extinct.
Heywood Jablowme you think treating real instances of molestation as serious and unfunny issues is a sign of weakness, you’re seriously out of touch. The laughter was uncomfortable if anything.
I enjoy watching these olds shows it brings up a lot of memories I can't believe they used to just smoke everywhere all over TV you never see that nowadays
I can see why you would say that. But is it just a perception? Is it just that we remember when these entertainers have these stories? I would guess that most have normal lives yet we remember the ones that have the wild stories.
@@FlyingElvis1000 If it was true having a traumatic life sporned talent? Maybe we should put the poor unfortunate who has had good upbringing and overcome that and still made it (whatever made it is) on a higher pedistal
For all the people who hate addicts, demons = trauma. Trauma they might not know they have, but if you listen to Pryor's albums, the trauma is apparent.
Ive never heard of this talk show host but he's real good. No forced, fake Jimmy Fallon laughter. No Colbert political BS. It feels like a real conversation
"There's no place to teach about feelings in school." It's easier to control people who don't understand themselves. The sad news is, it's gotten worse. They've got states legislating that you're not allowed to even teach things that might make some students uncomfortable. Shelter one group, ignore another. Either way, no one learns how to constructively express and maturely deal with their own feelings about any number of issues. Openness=understanding=solidarity.
I have yet to find a video on this channel where one of the first comments doesnt include something along the lines of "Such a classy show with real Conversation, talkshows today can't compare with a show such as this"
I have a friend on drugs, and every time I try to talk to him about it, he lashes out and gets defensive until I cave in and leave him alone about it. My biggest fear is that he will od one day and I'll lose my friend, and that I'll be forever tormented that I could've done more to try to get him to stop. The goodbyes in my life have greatly exceeded the hellos. I just don't know what to do.
As a person with addiction problems, earlier in my life, I can honestly assure you: there is absolutely NOTHING you can do or say, to help an addict. And even if the worst thing happens and they o.d., it is not your fault.
I agree with the other comment. I was a heroin addict for 9 years I've been clean now for nearly 5 and yeah there's nothing you can do to help.. Be there for them yeah but the addict has got to WANT to stop themselves before they'll get anywhere near to quitting and staying clean
You can’t force someone else to stop drugs. By being there and raising it from time to time you are doing all you can. You can’t blame yourself for their actions.
Cavett opens up and shares that story specifically for Richard. Shows what kind of person Dick is. He didn't care about his image. He felt like a friend to Richard, a human being. This was real talk. Bless them both.
I've been watching a lot of these Dick Cavett clips and something I've noticed that I really like and sets him apart is that not only does he have that late night charm and is funny, but he's a real human. He's not very performative. He's there, as a person, talking to you. Personally I think Conan has the same attributes.
S Mavi, yeah I knew about his depression, I was wondering if that’s what he was referring to when he said people thought he “didn’t have demons chasing him, but are wrong”
Totally agreed both great
Really brave to do that.
@@sts3884 Agreed. It's always nice to see humans acting with an open heart. Even more so nowadays.
Pryor's act was an amalgam of honesty, acute observation, self deprecation, shock, and tenderness. Quite unique.
🎯
Another comic that came to mind w those traits is Patrice O Neal
Except the tenderness 😂
Richard was brutally honest.. I believe that’s why he was so appealing
One of the many reasons why he was so appealing (:
I couldn't agree with you more about his brutal honesty Mr. J H and Mr. Jack Hale.
And how he still found a way to make a joke about it. Some time its just part of life. For some ppl. Sad but true.
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"Schools don't teach you to feel." 💔
that was thought provoking
It’s not the job of school to teach you to feel it’s their job to teach you to think....
@@onlyjoeteeperhaps schools need a change in their direction.
Imagine how well that would go... The bullies having even more ammunition to psychologically destroy their victims
@@romancandlefight1144 Or the bullies would be able to express themselves, and not take their anger out on others.
"I hated someone once for 30 seconds and didn't like it" - the more I see this guy talking the more I admire him.
Brave men able to take themselves seriously in the right ways . Heroes.
What do you mean
Dick is Super-high.
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Especially in that period … The audience I don’t think were impolite per se, I think they were confused when to laugh and not. Just my opinion of course.
I’m 56 years old and as a child I can remember my father listening to Mr Richard Prior on cassette.He didn’t allow us to listen to him because he thought it was only for adults and here I am listening to this very calm demeanor man,and the more I watch him the more I want to hear him..He’s such a wonderful human being.Bless his soul.
I'm not an American, so until recently I didn't even know about Dick Cavett, I thought American TV has always been stupid and pandering to the lowest common denominator, but man am I happy I discovered this guy. In my opinion he is one of the best interviewers I've ever seen. And the idea that I can watch so many of those great interviews with so many legends from 40-50 years ago is quite frankly awesome. Deep respect to Dick Cavett and his rich legacy as an interviewer he preserved for us to dive into.
@ensconse Lester Maddox’s interview was boorish because Lester Maddox was a boor.
The person who came out of that interview best was someone who wasn’t even involved: Randy Newman
"There is no place to teach us about feeling in school." Spot on. Richard was an extremely perceptive and intelligent man, obviously. Can't be that good a standup--or actor--and not be.
“I was seven when this horrific thing happened to me, and I’m still dealing with the trauma...”
(Crowd erupts with laughter)
Crowd were a bunch of SCUMBAGS
I'm feeling all of you all's comments!
That's the 70s for you, men in emotional pain is hilarious
Yeah, it’s weird watching this reaction in 2019. Different times.
In all fairness guys, they are both comedians and the audience was probably unsure how to react when they started talking seriously. I think they were laughing because they were still in laughing mode.
Also, it's hard to tell when Dick is making a joke sometimes because of his deadpan delivery. They hushed up for the most part but a few were definitely too quick to laugh. The really giggly ones were probably stoned, after all it was the 70's. They're not scumbags or idiots, they're people at a comedy show.
that book throw was epic.
Agreed. Perfect comedic timing.
Let's see Paul Allen's book throw
Good practical effect
Word
Yea. His early book throws were a little too new wave for my tastes. But when this book throw came out in ‘85, I think he really came into his own- commercially and artistically.
Very intelligent brother with a true heart of Gold. Unfortunately, Most people never saw
come on now, some of us really loved that man. I still miss him, grew up on him.
@@mozfonky i grew up on him and i live in ireland , he was huge over here
I saw it.and i was young and white. Im sometimes disappointed in my people.
Dick Cavett was/is one of the best interviewers in the business. I love his show. It's great that we can watch him on TH-cam.
I’m a 36 white woman and my mother was so upset when he died. I kind of knew about his genius at that time but I was so young. But I saw first hand how she reacted when he died and that broke my heart: Ever since I have loved Richard Pryor, and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Even now, my mother is 67, because of her Richard Pryor will always be in my heart. Any time I bring him up she gets so sad and talks about his performances in such a heartfelt way. It absolutely breaks my heart because he was so awesome!!
you can be white and like a black person you don’t have to tell us you’re white.
What and incredibly odd conversation to have on tv back then. I never knew this about either of them. I applaud both of them to be open and honest about horrifically personal things that happened to them. Who would ever know that these two would ever be able to have a meeting of the minds on something as real as this. Excellent interview. Shockingly honest. Brave.
Wow,,, just wow.... Both were giving it all up in this interview, very different times....I'm literally in the middle of some horrible shit and this recommendation, was what I needed to hear...Always speak your truth
Hopefully whatever you were going through has passed.
I know exactly what Richard means about addiction and the hatred. I'm struggling with addiction myself and I don't recognize myself anymore sometimes. Drugs make the anger worse. When i wasn't using, I could get angry but not nearly as bad. I hope to finally put this addiction to rest very very soon. I'm trying. Gonna give it my best tomorrow and never look back. I wanna be happy again. R.I.P to Richard. I wish I could sit down with him right now. I definitely could use his support and advice.
Hope alls well on your side of things. I've dealt with addiction and am in a better place now, it will get better I promise if you're ready to deal with it. Let me know how you're doing! Maybe I can even answer questions if you have any. Much love to you and yours
You can look in his eyes and see he was sad about something.. his eyes had pain
Probably that he has to suffer through an interview with corny-ass Dick Cavett
James Boyd you know this was like the 70s or 80s right what you expect
dude hated white people lowkey. which is bs cause no all white people are bad. like not all black people are bad at all
The best comedians carry their pain inside. When looking at his life he tried to kill that pain with drink, drugs and women and never found relief.
It's probably more that he's just tired. I'm tired now. I'm only 41.
classy show where people could actually talk
Yes I've been stuck over an hour watching
I really enjoy these they are un rehearsed and un polished
It’s great to watch an unrushed interview with a fascinating person.
I’d love to see real conversation like that today.
"well tell us about it, Dick" I love when Pryor did that voice.
I read a few statements by Richard Pryor. I don't know how he could have had a sadder or more abusive childhood than he did. That he became the world's most famous standup comedian is astonishing. I wish he hadn't turned to drugs and had been raised in a loving, non-abusive household.
Actually, I wish we all had.....
The unbridled humility in this interview. wow
🙏R.I.P Legend Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor was a real straight forward person on a serious side.
Richard Pryor was an amazing talent and in this interview he seems like such a true gentleman.
That ''hate'' thing... pretty powerful !
"They don't want to drink alone." There's so much wisdom in that cast-off line at the end that most people don't realize. When you clean up, your party friends still want you to be around them doing what they're doing so it seems normal and they don't think about how their habits affect their life. So you'll see them pressuring people to do what they're doing with them, and otherwise nice friendly people can get resentful or bitter when you reject their invitation.
Richard was really a depressed and traumatised man behind the teeth an smile
you get it mate
When I told a friend that I don't drink anymore and it's been 3yrs. He said he didn't believe me. That I probably drink at home. But ever since I stopped drinking. I eat better . sleep better and feel good.
And people drink around me and it doesn't bother me or make me drink.
Richard was a tortured soul. Who left us with a great Legacy! Same can be said for Robin Williams and John Belushi also. 3 Legends that will never be forgotten.
True game changers right here. Love, respect and admiration for both
My greatest favorite & most influential comedian of all time❤
Pryor 'hated once, for about thirty seconds' and did not like the feeling . . .
Nobody bares their soul like this today. He was a changed man by this time in his life.
As a person from the UK and also being the age I am, I had never heard about Dick Cavett or his show. He has some of the most incredible interviews I have ever watched, it is people genuinely having a conversation instead of whatever the f talk shows are now.
Great interview, Pryor makes you laugh most because he makes you think....those eyes have a story all their own
It's good to share pain. We're not running from our demons. We're running from our pain.
Wow what he gets out of Pryor is incredible.
Lol Pryor will talk like this to anyone!!
Really? Prior is an open book. ..you must be easy to impress.
What went into Pryor too was incredible, I’m surprised he was around for as long as he was - legend
You could see how much respect Pryor had for Cavett, some glances he gave him where he could tell he was actually being listened to and understood.
thought cavvetts style of interveiwing would bring a great interveiw with pryor and it did. pryor was so carlm and matter of fact off stage when talking with people. get the feeling he didnt like people who tried to hard to be funny in interviews with him. it seemed to put him off, or he didnt like the it being fake. he has such a simple way of talking and a desire to to be real and say things in a very frank and stright faward way. very smart switched on guy pryor, really miss him.
I honestly thought Cavett was setting up a joke with his story about being molested. Then no punchline. But the sociopath crowd still found it hilarious.
lmfao
@@Rawvitality94 , why are you laughing?
@@ahmahtiyehudim7307 what do u think?
@@Rawvitality94 ,well the man made a serious comment about someone being molested or being forced to do something to another extremely inappropriate, and that the people still laughed even though it wasn't a joke with a punch line, and that that made them sociopath. I would say since you laughed about it , that makes you one of the sociopaths as well.
@@ahmahtiyehudim7307 orrrrrrr I laughed at the fact that he's right about his inference and the mentality of the people and that's a bit sad but too true and it applys even in today's time.
You could have weighed the options out and left me alone. lol
You just want to be problematic. Not with me on today. Have a great day!
Damn it. They talk about such painful things, but the way they talk about it is so human and natural, I can´t stop watching.
Thanks for this post! Grateful for TH-cam!
Good to hear pryor speak with clarity and honesty about himself not a perfect human being just doing the best that he can
Just a simple stage setting, with great conversation. Boy, do I miss the great talk shows of the 50s, 60s, 70, and 80s.
Damn this interview holds weight even today
Talk to someone if u got something that happened when you was young there is people out there that will listen and help just talk to someone
Dick was a respectable interviewer too he is some calm and respectable to his guests..
Pryor has such an authentic laugh.
Great interview
This is one of the most genuine and honest shows that they had over in America, kind of ahead of its time. This was the golden age of the American hero
You can see so clearly how his style influenced Dave Chappelle in this interview
that's a real good Pryor interview.
Its also a good comment about hate.
Wow so real in interview, I can relate to almost everything The Legend Rychard Pryor had been throughout.
''they don't wanna drink alone !''
The audience wouldn’t be quiet to get the in depth look into his life.
to the point they were making me angry lol
It's the first time I've seen Dick Cavett but he's mr. Rogers levels of genuine and caring it seems.
A young Cavett molested by a man in trenchcoat in movie theater at young age= comedy gold.........🤨 They are discussing seriously troubling issues and the audience finds it hysterical. Perhaps it's a reaction to Pryor and Cavett laughing.
Christopher Bassett sometimes you laugh to keep from crying 😢
I don’t think an audience would react that way to that story today
It’s obviously a way of dealing with it takes the power out of the abusers
People Laugh when nervous
Christopher Bassett it’s awkward laughs... ppl do it in awkward situations so they can deal with what they r hearing.. or in uncomfortable situations.. i do it sometimes...
I didn’t even realize they were talking about getting molested because the crowd was dying with laughter :/
Seriously, what the heck? Everything they were saying was really sad and horrible and the audience was like, “BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!”
Disgusting.
Completely confused me! Not difficult to do tho😢
School doesn't teach us about feelings..... That is so deep. School has failed us.
Complicated guy but very funny and very addictive character. Legend.
"Richard Pryor talks about his addiction...also Dick Cavett talks about being sexually assaulted as a child I guess."
Yeah it shows how different times were then. People were actually less caring and there was a LOT more abuse happening.
The fact that Dick Cavett feels he needs to make a self deprecating joke about his experience is kind of sad.
Take note, he said the demons stay asleep when he doesn’t drink alcohol and do dope! Wise man that we should learn from.
*Ah the good old days when people could talk the most serious and personal issues on TV as gentlemen and gentlewomen in mutual respect. We don't have this anymore.*
The book throw was classic 😂😂😂
I can't believe how much Richard Pryor's son Richard Pryor Jr looks like his dad he's just amazingly similar. I mean not that you shouldn't look like your dad or whatever but man there's a huge similarity.
I wish Richard Pryor was around today!
3:38 "i was born in my mothers' womb" R. Pryor
The audience confirmed that laughter and ridicule are what await you if you admit to being molested. And I thought maturity and empathy were just now starting to go extinct.
Exactly! I totally agree!
@Heywood Jablowme speak for yourself
zorroon milkavitch So you do know that you are admitting to being a “weak sniveler” by telling the other commenter to speak for himself?
Heywood Jablowme you think treating real instances of molestation as serious and unfunny issues is a sign of weakness, you’re seriously out of touch. The laughter was uncomfortable if anything.
There's signs that light up that say lauph where the audience sits
This is amazing.
I enjoy watching these olds shows it brings up a lot of memories I can't believe they used to just smoke everywhere all over TV you never see that nowadays
Unfortunately most comedians like Richard Pryor have sad and very traumatic childhood experiences.
I can see why you would say that. But is it just a perception? Is it just that we remember when these entertainers have these stories? I would guess that most have normal lives yet we remember the ones that have the wild stories.
@@FlyingElvis1000 If it was true having a traumatic life sporned talent? Maybe we should put the poor unfortunate who has had good upbringing and overcome that and still made it (whatever made it is) on a higher pedistal
All comedians are very miserable ppl....
Who else?
Of course it’s true. True comedy is from having lived and survived through immense pain and anxiety.
I wish that talk shows were still good like this.
He was so effortlessly profound
The eyes don’t like..so much pain.
He was so funny in see no evil hear no evil a true comedy legend 💙
They don't make talk shows like this anymore.
Of course they don't
I have never heard something so beautiful.
Jo Jo Dancer was a great biopic - Richard's honesty about his brothel upbringing, dealing with the mob as a stand-up, etc.
For all the people who hate addicts, demons = trauma. Trauma they might not know they have, but if you listen to Pryor's albums, the trauma is apparent.
I ❤️ RICHARD PRYOR.
I am crying so hard
Ive never heard of this talk show host but he's real good. No forced, fake Jimmy Fallon laughter. No Colbert political BS. It feels like a real conversation
This a serious interview
Wow, Dick Whitman had the same childhood.
He’ll always be Don Draper to me.
The Dick Cavett Show is a national treasure. I wouldn't be surprised if he had some inspiration on the show in general.
Pryor demonstrated a mastery of all forms of art involved with stand up comedy and that’s why he’s the best
0:59 the best comedic timing in history
"There's no place to teach about feelings in school." It's easier to control people who don't understand themselves. The sad news is, it's gotten worse. They've got states legislating that you're not allowed to even teach things that might make some students uncomfortable. Shelter one group, ignore another. Either way, no one learns how to constructively express and maturely deal with their own feelings about any number of issues. Openness=understanding=solidarity.
Real conversation.
" I wish there was a copy of my book here" ...tada! Magic!
I have yet to find a video on this channel where one of the first comments doesnt include something along the lines of "Such a classy show with real Conversation, talkshows today can't compare with a show such as this"
Yeah, people say it a lot, but it goes to show that it's appreciated and needed
I’m not sure if I watched this back then or not. I loved his work, him & Gene Wilder cracked me up.
That last statement from Pryor is very true.
I love Richard Pryor.
kudos to Cavett for being honest
Wow - 0:57 - The secret to comedy - is timing
Somebody nailed it
To this day I miss Richard Pryor
I just googled Dick cavit is still living 84yo
I have a friend on drugs, and every time I try to talk to him about it, he lashes out and gets defensive until I cave in and leave him alone about it. My biggest fear is that he will od one day and I'll lose my friend, and that I'll be forever tormented that I could've done more to try to get him to stop. The goodbyes in my life have greatly exceeded the hellos. I just don't know what to do.
As a person with addiction problems, earlier in my life, I can honestly assure you: there is absolutely NOTHING you can do or say, to help an addict. And even if the worst thing happens and they o.d., it is not your fault.
I agree with the other comment.
I was a heroin addict for 9 years I've been clean now for nearly 5 and yeah there's nothing you can do to help..
Be there for them yeah but the addict has got to WANT to stop themselves before they'll get anywhere near to quitting and staying clean
You gotta hit rock bottom
Create a cell and lock him up till the poison is out of his body. Otherwise they can't hear or feel any sense.
You can’t force someone else to stop drugs. By being there and raising it from time to time you are doing all you can. You can’t blame yourself for their actions.
I think the full interview posted in 2016 has been banned or hidden from search results.