From the iconic performances of Richard Pryor to the modern-day humor of Dave Chappelle, stand-up comedy has evolved over time, entertaining audiences with its witty observations, sharp satire, and hilarious punchlines.

Source: https://www.marinatimes.com/laugh-out-loud-discover-the-top-stand-up-comedians-of-all-time-chosen-by-critics

In 2022, the department experienced a lot of transformation with the departure of Chief Richard Pryor and the arrival of new staff members.

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Likewise, Whitehead used Richard Pryor as an inspiration for the comedian Roscoe Pope, who has in a key role in the book’s midsection sequence about a blaxploitation film shoot.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jul/29/colson-whitehead-takes-on-a-heist-story-in-latest-novel-crook-manifesto/

Over the years, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor has gone to such luminaries as Richard Pryor, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, and George Carlin.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/329080/adam-sandler-getting-top-prize-for-us-humor.html

The performances capture the moment where Richard Pryor stopped being polite.

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