Richard Pryor | Pryor's Place | Episode 1 | High Noon at 5:30 P.M. | 1984

Original Air Date: September 15, 1984

Richie is challenged to an afterschool showdown by Meatrack, the neighborhood bully.

Pryor's Place was an American children's television series that aired for one season in 1984 on CBS. The live-action series starred comedian Richard Pryor. Pryor's Place was broadcast on Saturdays on CBS (at 11:30 AM Eastern/10:30 AM Central) from September 15 to December 8, 1984, with repeats airing until June 15, 1985. The series was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft

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[Johnshaft]

I'm 53 Years Old And Watched This Show On Saturdays

[shooligan]

I was a 19yo when this aired. I don’t recall Pryor’s Place at all. Interesting to see Ray Parker Jr, hardest working man in show business👍

[miapdx]

When this aired, I was 19-20 and I lived alone, no television. I never heard of this. I could cry...Pryor's sincerity as he's talking to the camera, talking to kids...you can see how much he cared. Rest easy Richard 🌹

[DeidreLewis-qe]

Can’t lie, I used to watch this for the opening song.

[ms.brandyonyoutube]

Ray Parker Jr. doesn't get the recognition, in my opinion, he deserves! Great opening song. Glad this came across my feed!

[pamelahurt]

I never saw this...and its a shame because we all loved Richard Pryor.

[tooknotice]

Im 53.. used to sneak to listen to his albums..and never knew he had this show😮

[StarPlatinumV]

This is the kind of show black America needs right now.

[TrevorBarnhill]

I was 7 years old when this came out and watched it as a kid. The exact opposite of his blue oriented content towards adults, Richard Pryor put out a positive message every episode for kids while providing quality entertainment. As someone now 47, I find it unfortunate that they don't put out quality shows like this for kids anymore. Rest In Peace, Richard.

[boondoggle]

I was a kid in the 80s but I never even knew that this show existed.

[rodneylusk]

I met Richard Pryor in 1980. I was 9 years old. I was so excited just to be near him.

[djcoolcliff]

Ray Parker Jr gave my uncle Melvin Ragin aka Wah Wah Watson his famous Gibson L5 guitar that he used his whole career on countless hits from Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Car Wash, Let’s Get It On, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite and etc!! RIP to one of the greatest rhythm guitarist ever!!!

[matthewfarmer]

This looks rare, rest in 🕊️ Richard Pryor 😢

[keishiafells]

I remember this as a kid. I was so sad it was canceled. He taught me to be brave and speak up about inappropriate secrets. This show was just as important as sesame street to me.

[clw-mdvg]

I'm 44 years old now. I had just started Kindergarten September of 1984 the first season of this show airing.

[r.k.d.]

I remember Fat Albert, The Electric Company (1971-77), and the Children's Television Workshop children's programing when I was a kid back in Brooklyn NY. During the 70's and 80's and living in the projects, I saw things that I never should have at that age (7 to 12 yrs old). Running home after school to watch these shows probably saved my life. I never really got into Pryor's Place due to the fact that The Electric Company was more gritty, had an edge to it, yet educational and fun to watch. To this day I'm so grateful to Mr Pryor (RIP) and to all those educators that saw this as a wonderful tool to reach children of all kinds.

[markjohnson]

I'm like, how did I miss this??? Richard Pryor and Ray Parker....cool

[otisroseboro]

R.I.P To The King of Comedy Richard Pryor Still Miss You Always

[battyjokes]

That Ray Parker Jingle was 🔥 back when They used to have Awesome Intros for Series

[rustymugg]

I'm 56 and I've never seen this. Wow👵🏾❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
RIP Richard Pryor 🌹💔