Richard Pryor shows up with energy and comic timing as Mojo The Medicine Man, who attracts his cult with the divine words “Let Mojo heal it!” Continue reading
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8/10/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Richard Pryor – Pryor’s Place | Episode 1
Pryor’s Place was a short-lived Saturday morning live-action children’s television series starring comedy legend Richard Pryor. Despite Pryor’s well-known reputation for adult-oriented stand-up comedy and profanity, this show was heavily focused on education and targeted young audiences. Continue reading
8/3/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Uptown Saturday Night 1974
Uptown Saturday Night is a celebrated 1974 American crime buddy comedy film directed by and starring Sidney Poitier, alongside co-star Bill Cosby. The plot centers on two ordinary friends, Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin, who sneak away for a night out at Madame Zenobia’s illegal underground after-hours nightclub. Continue reading
2/28/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Wattstax Concert (1972)
Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at the time. The genres of the songs performed included soul, gospel, R&B, blues, funk and jazz. The film stars Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and others special guest star Richard Pryor. Continue reading
2/18/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The First Black President – The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
In 1977, comedian Richard Pryor portrayed the first Black president of the United States in a pioneering sketch on his short-lived NBC program, The Richard Pryor Show. The sketch, which aired on November 5, 1977, is remembered as a highlight of the series, showcasing sharp, ahead-of-its-time social commentary. Continue reading
2/14/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading
11/2/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Exorcist 2 featuring Richard Pryor (SNL)
10/13/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Uptown Saturday Night 1974
Uptown Saturday Night was a gem of 1970s cinema, blending humor, charm, and cultural vibrancy. The dynamic chemistry between Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby is complemented by stellar performances from a supporting cast including Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. Continue reading
9/8/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights is a 1989 crime, comedy, drama film starring, written and directed by Eddie Murphy. The film co-stars Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, and Murphy’s older brother Charlie.
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11/9/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Richard Pryor Show | America Don’t Know Who You Are?
The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety show starring and created by Richard Pryor.The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Continue reading
