Special 1979
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
Richard Pryor Widely considered the greatest stand-up special ever recorded. Features the heart attack bit, Mudbone, the wino and the junkie, and more.
Bits Analyzed
“Death said: 'Richard... you know you done fucked up, right?'”
The Heart Attack
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, 1979
Confessional Dark Humor Character Work
“I'm gon' tell you somethin'—and I ain't gon' tell you but once.”
Mudbone
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, 1979 / various specials
Character Work Storytelling Confessional
“Man, I ain't scared of nothing. I drink wine.”
The Wino and the Junkie
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, 1979
Character Work Confessional Storytelling
