Why Bill Cosby And Richard Pryor Had Beef - Here's Why 

Tell bill he can have a coke and a smile and stfu- Richard Pryor

The photo of Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier and Richard Pryor!!! W-O-W!!

RIP Richard Pryor 💕

Say what you want about Cosby, but him basically telling Richard that if he was going to be big, he had to develop his own style, was actually some of the greatest advice Pryor could have ever received. I believe Pryor was the greatest Stand-up comedian of all-time, but Cosby (before the scandal) was more groundbreaking. He represented the black community with a great sense of dignity and respect that really needed to be showcased at that point and time especially. Pryor was probably the 1st black comedian to display a human quality about him that was able to resonate with people of all different backgrounds. Both made a unique impact in different ways.

Cussing vs not cussing means nothing. One can say a lot of BS without cussing, while another can cuss saying something deep💯

Pryor was honest even about his own issues

Richard was sooo fucking human that’s why we love him!!

Man! I'm 48 and that took me back to the late 70's! My moms and my uncles and their friends in the basement playing spades, smoking weed, and drinking riunite! All the while in the background Redd Foxx, Dolemite, Dick Gregory and the MAN Richard Pryor! And they always knew when me and my cousins would be at the top of the stairs trying NOT to crack up! Between those records and then cussing each other out, lol! I had a GREAT childhood! They're all gone now (RIH) but me and my cousins are still here and still reminisce to this day. LOL!

In other words, Cosby presented an image, while Pryor presented himself.

A wise person once told me , that what makes something funny is when it's the truth. RIP Mr. Pryor and thanks for keeping it honest and real.

like DR. KING and MALCOM X, we needed both BILL COSBY and RICHARD PRYOR. thank you, Gentlemen

Both Cosby and Pryor were beast's with the comedy.

Pryor was the perfect standup comic Cosby was perfect for television Redd Foxx MASTERED BOTH!!! That's all it really was, but Cosby didn't like Pryor's style of comedy!

That photo of Sammy, Paul, Richard and Bill is legendary!!

Two of the most influential comedians ever. The real shame is that they didn't do more movies together.

I love both parties, but I could relate to Richard Pryor a lot better then the legendary Bill Cosby😏

There were no parental advisory stickers on albums with Richard Pryor in the 70's. Those stickers started with 2 Live Crew in the early 90's.

Bill's comedy is funny. Richard's comedy is relatable.

Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor are legends point blank respect to both

Man i love your documentaries because the way you deliver them is so damn genuine!👍👍👍

Both Cats are Geniuses in their own right mad respect to both . Great segment

They didnt have any beef . They were friends and even visited each others homes

“Then tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile”.

This no diffrent then a rapper that cuss and a rapper that dont... Its like will smith vs jeezy but both got bars but not to cuss says a lot about your mind frame in some cases.

The truth is they admired each other! I bet them occupying different space in comedy didn’t hurt

It’s crazy that after what he went through he played “The Toy”

This is a great story. Both of these men are undisputed icons.

What makes me upset is that we as a people no matter what field we’re in don’t support each other enough, plus share the ups and downs of the industry.

Correction, Richard Pryor changed his act by frequently visiting nightclubs in Oakland California not Berkeley California!!!! Richard Pryor hung around the pimps and hustlers in Oakland that's why his comedy routine went from clean to raunchy. In 1972 that's why he was specifically chosen to be in the movie The Mack which was filmed in Oakland. Berkeley had a lot of white hippies in the late 60's early 70' and Richard Pryor didn't hang out at their venues to change up his comedy routine, he crafted his skills amongst the black people in Oakland. Why I'm sure about this, is because I was there!!!!

There's no choosing sides, Katt Williams > Kevin Hart

As a small child it was all about Cosby Picture Pages and Fat Albert. As a teen it was all about Richard Pryor. 💗💗💗💗

Prior made a living copying Cosby and even joked that he made a lot of money by stealing Bill's jokes! Both masters of their craft. Respect is due to both.

I really love this channel

Most people don't know Bill Crosby was "dirty" in his earlier days! So to talk about Richard, Eddie, D.L., etc was "BS".

Richard may have been SAYING things that were dirty, but look what we now know Bill was doing the whole time. Give me Richard any day!!!!

Eddie Murphy wasn't the next Richard Pryor, he was the first Eddie Murphy. A comedian who has set the golden standard of funny. Still to this day when I see a comedian, I rate them based on a comparison to Delirious. Most don't even come close

You guys definitely deserve more subscribers! Thank you for all the great videos !

I was LITERALLY thinking about this with the 2 of them last night, that's crazy

I love them both...period 🦋💯🦋💯... I love how Cosby tried to build up the ppl and how Pryor was honest with the people

Continue resting gracefully, Richard. 👑

Great video but volume is too low. As soon as the ad started playing while watching, I jumped a bit lol

I tell people that Chappelle gets his conversational comedy style from Cosby and his rawness from Pryor....its line if u put the 2 in a blender

Thank you I been waiting on this

This was well put together and the message at the end, priceless ✊🏾

I gotta say: this audio is low. The ads are louder.

There’s always room for more of us in certain spaces.

This was so good. So informative. It was so good to see all those old pictures, esp. the one w/ Eddie, Sidney, Redd Foxx, and Bill & Richard all together. Black kings. Thank you for this.

Pryor is the greatest of all time

I was always on both teams Pryor and Cosby.I truely embrace all black comics to day. there is room for all.

I just wish i didn’t have to strain my ears to hear you

Great content🙌🏾🙏🏾💯

Great content in this post. Bravo! Please do more like this.

Parental Advisory stamp wasn’t even available back then...

"Tell Bill I said have a coke and a smile and stfu"

Great work on your video man

Bill Crosby had the best knock out drinks

“Greenwich” is pronounced “Gren-itch,” not “Green-witch.”

Thought it was a good upload, would have really liked some of the live footage with sound, thanks.

I remember busting out the bill Cosby records and laughing along with my parents then busting out the headphones to listen to my Richard Pryor and Red Foxx records.

One of the best video s u got thank you

They had beef cause Bill needed a coke and a smile! 😂😂😂😂😂 he eventually got both! 😂😂😂😂

TEAM COSBY , I JUST FINISHED WATCHING THE COSBY SHOW ON TV ONE S/O to CATHY HUGHES FOR STILL RUNNIN THE SHOW 💯

Great little mini doc dude. Hardcore comedy fans like myself love this shit. Keep making more videos like this. ❤️

Dog!!! You just got a new subscriber... This was on point!!!!

I don't recall "parental advisory" stickers on any of pryor's albums, mainly bc they weren't even a thing until 1990. due to their raunchiness, comedy records by richard pryor, lawanda page, redd foxx, dolemite, even r&b singer millie jackson, weren't kept on display, but behind the counter. they were called party records and ppl would ask for them at the cash register.

I have no idea they had beef

There's NO competition both had unique styles that were Genius...

By leaps and bounds, Richard Pryor is the greatest comedian that ever lived!

I don't know if it's just my phone, but your videos are so much quieter than others I watch on RU-vid.

When you get chastised by Bill Cosby, you feel like one of the cosby kids. -Eddie Murphy

Thxs!!!... great breakdown

The photo of Mic and Prince is priceless... wowsers....

I love both of them. But Richard Pryor was more relatable when it came to being funny. Pryor poked fun at social norms and everyday life with a few cuss words here and there. Cosby’s routine was more family oriented, and relatable to all walks of life. Even Eddie Murphy had issues with Cosby.

The comedy Mount Rushmore should have all faces of Richard Pryor carved out as far as I'm concerned.

Great piece 👏

Loved this video

The only way I can relate to Cosby if we was drinking or eating Jello

I know Richard Pryor is considered the greatest comedian, and he deserves it. But, if any of you (who see this comment) get the chance, then go and look up Bill Cosby's comedy album - "To My Brother, Russell, Whom I Slept With". It is brilliant storytelling. You feel as if you are there in the room with the characters.

Excellent post. Good lookin' out!

Great video.

Yall talkin bad bout cosby dnt act like richard Pryor wasn't in da closet now

In pryor's bio book, he speaks of Cosby with high respect. Almost like a big brother/ little brother type of thing. Side note, Pryor's "cosby like" comedy was actually very funny. Look it up

Excellent commentary.

outstanding work bro

I just think their styles completely different. I never compared the two once I got older . Just like I would never compare Sinbad to certain comedians that cursed in their stand up routines

The breakdown of this video makes me think of Canibus vs LL

Excellent breakdown of the relationship between these 2 great comedians 👏

Great content! Please fix the audio levels

Na nah. They just was funny... but was forced to be competitive because blacks have to work 10 times harder in the US

And still (STILL) the Comic Champion of the World , Richard Pryorrrrrr Pryor !

Good video, volume a lil low though fam- good content.

What's the background music? I loves it! Why's it not listed?

Love to both of them. They art shaped me.

Both men were fabulous in their own way, both men led the way for so many others. Be it clean be a dirty, they BOTH are THE ORIGINAL Kings of comedy. BUT BEFORE THEM RED FOXX, MOM'S MABLEY. AND WE HAVE SO MANY MORE SO MANY MORE. So let's not put these two great great men great comedians humanitarians against one another. They are BOTH FABULOUS.

I do like your content I am subscribing please please redo this when I reenter it with a lot of soundtracks so I can hear it

I GREW UP ON BOTH OF THEM NOTHING BUT LOVE 👊✊🙏✌️...

If Comedy is the UNIVERSE. Richard Pryor is The Rising Sun. All other comedians are Planets of the solar System. I will always love Bill Cosby. (Bill is like the father who always gives life lessons. While Richard Pryor is the Uncle to break in down in street terminology!)

I appreciate hearing these types of details about great entertainers such as these two. Whether its comedians, singers or back in the day singing groups it always seem to be that story that only one could be on top. Actually even now sadly it seems to not only still happen with comedians but also with some genres of music. There is room for all great talent.

Thanks for the back round on the to.

yo, The content is pretty good. However, I really think the audio could use some work, like some boost in the 1.6-3k area to separate your voice from the backing track. As is, on small laptop speakers at max volume I can barely hear you with my face pressed up against the laptop screen at max volume. some additional compression on the vocal would probably help out too, but no need to super squash things - so like 3:1 or less . also the audio in general just seems to be low compared to, well, just about everything else I listen to. do you normalize your vocal track? what kinds of level are you looking at post processing?