This 1968 album captures Pryor in his early stand-up career, before his sketch comedy and acting stardom. The material here is rawer and less polished than his later work.
- The album was released on the Laff Records label. It features Pryor's early, more confrontational style of stand-up comedy. The album was not a commercial success, but it is considered an important part of Pryor's early career.
- This album was recorded live at The Ice House in Pasadena, California. It showcases Pryor's uncompromising takes on race relations and societal norms. The material on this record predates his more famous works like "That Nigger's Crazy."
- This release came out in the same year Pryor had a breakthrough on The Ed Sullivan Show. It features routines that would later be re-recorded or referenced in his more famous albums. The funk and soul genres listed in the metadata are not reflected in the content of this comedy album.
Richard Pryor was an American comedian and actor from New York. He was best known for his candid, controversial observations on racism, satire, and social commentary.
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