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Pryor's Place
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Genre Children's television series
Comedy
Created by Sid and Marty Krofft
Lorne Frohman
Starring Richard Pryor
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time 25 minutes
Distributor Sony Pictures Television
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 15 – December 8, 1984 (1984-12-08)

Pryor's Place was a fun American children's television series that aired in 1984 on CBS. This live-action show starred the famous comedian Richard Pryor as himself, teaching kids important lessons in a friendly neighborhood.

About Pryor's Place

Pryor's Place was a special show made for kids, even though Richard Pryor was known for his adult comedy. The show was a lot like Sesame Street. It featured a mix of puppets, children, and characters played by Richard Pryor himself. They all hung out and had fun in a friendly inner-city setting.

The catchy theme song was sung by Ray Parker Jr., who was also famous for the Ghostbusters song! He even appeared in the show's opening. The show also used a laugh track to make it feel like a live audience was watching.

Pryor's Place was shown on Saturdays on CBS, starting on September 15, 1984, and running until December 8, 1984. Reruns of the show aired until June 15, 1985. Later, some episodes were released on VHS videotapes between 1997 and 1998.

What the Episodes Were About

There were 13 episodes of Pryor's Place, each about 25 minutes long. The stories often focused on everyday challenges and important life lessons for kids.

For example, some episodes explored:

  • Dealing with bullies and standing up for yourself.
  • Making good choices, even when it's hard.
  • The importance of education and learning new things.
  • Handling friendships and disagreements.
  • Understanding when families change, like when parents live separately.
  • Learning to respect older people.
  • Overcoming shyness and performing in front of others.

The show used humor and imagination to teach these lessons. For instance, one episode magically transported characters to a planet where people lost their smarts, showing why school is important! Another episode featured a fuzzy alien, teaching about helping others.

Who Was in the Show

The show featured Richard Pryor as himself, guiding the stories and interacting with the other characters.

Main Cast

  • Richard Pryor as Himself
  • Akili Prince as Little Richie
  • Cliffy Magee as Wallace "Wally" Walker
  • Michael Sheehan as Puppeteer

Special Guest Stars

Many famous actors and entertainers appeared on Pryor's Place to help tell the stories and teach lessons. Some of these guest stars included:

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