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Pryor's Place
Genre Children's television series
Created by Sid and Marty Krofft
Starring Richard Pryor
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Running time 25 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Original run 02012-09-15 September 15 – December 8, 1984 (1984-12-08)

Pryor's Place is a short-lived children's television series that aired on CBS. The live-action series starred comedian Richard Pryor as himself.

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Overview

Despite a reputation for profanity from Richard Pryor, Pryor's Place was aimed at children. Like Sesame Street, Pryor's Place featured a cast of puppets, hanging out and having fun in a friendly inner city environment along with several children and characters portrayed by Pryor himself. However, Pryor's Place frequently dealt with more sobering issues than the series it so closely resembled.

The theme song was performed by Ray Parker Jr.[1] of Ghostbusters fame, who also appeared in the show's opening credits.

Pryor's Place was broadcast 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.[2] Four video tapes were released between September 1997 and June 1998 by Rhino Entertainment, each containing one episode of the series.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Cast

References

  1. ^ Retrojunk.com - Pryor's Place (intro)
  2. ^ TV Party - Saturday Mornings 1984
  3. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/156605365X
  4. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/1566053668
  5. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/1566054087
  6. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/1566054095
  7. ^ Vol. 1 at AllRovi
  8. ^ Vol. 2 at AllRovi
  9. ^ Vol. 3 at AllRovi
  10. ^ Vol. 4 at AllRovi

External links
Television shows

H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) · The Bugaloos (1970) · Lidsville (1971) · Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) · Land of the Lost (1974) · Far Out Space Nuts (1975) · The Lost Saucer (1975) · Donny & Marie (1976) · The Krofft Supershow (1976) · The Brady Bunch Hour (1977) · The Krofft Superstar Hour (1978) · Pink Lady and Jeff (1980) · Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) · Pryor's Place (1984) · D.C. Follies (1987) · Land of the Lost (1991) · Family Affair (2002)
Krofft Supershow Segments
Krofft Puppets appeared in
Pilots and TV specials

Here's Irving (1957) · Fol-de-Rol (1972) · The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973) · Really Raquel (1974) · Jimmy Osmond Presents ABC's Saturday Sneak Peek (1976) · The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) · The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976) · Kaptain Kool and the Kongs Present ABC All-Star Saturday (1977) · The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars (1978) · The Krofft Komedy Hour (1978) · Bobby Vinton's Rock 'n' Rollers (1978) · Anson & Lorrie (1981) · Saturday's the Place (1984) · The Cracker Brothers (1985) · Rock 'n' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985) · The Patti LaBelle Show (1985) · Sid & Marty Krofft's Red Eye Express (1988) · Krofft Late Night (1991) · Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001)
Films

Pufnstuf (1970) · Harry Tracy, Desperado (1980) · Middle Age Crazy (1980) · Side Show (1981) · Land of the Lost (2009)
Theme park
Live shows

Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 (1949) · Les Poupées de Paris (1961) · Circus (1966) · Funny World (1966) · Kaleidescope (1968) · Fol-de-Rol (1968) · Comedy Kings (1988)
First-run animated series
The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle • The All-New Popeye Hour (1978–1983) • Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1984) • Tarzan and the Super 7 • The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show • Drak Pack (1980) • The Tarzan/Lone Ranger Adventure Hour • The Kwicky Koala Show • Trollkins • Blackstar (1981–1982) • Gilligan's Planet (1982–1983) • Pandamonium (1982–1983) • The Dukes (February 5, 1983 – October 29, 1983) • The Biskitts (1983–1984) • Saturday Supercade (1983–1986) • Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985) • The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1986) • The Get Along Gang (1984–1985) • Jim Henson's Muppet Babies (1984–1991) • Pole Position (1984) • Inspector Gadget • The Berenstain Bears • The Wuzzles (1985) • Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters • Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985–1987) • Wildfire • Galaxy High (1986–1987) • Teen Wolf • Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987–1988) • Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures • Popeye and Son (1987–1988) • Dennis the Menace (1986–1988) • The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy (1988–1990) • Superman • Garfield and Friends (September 17, 1988-October 1995) • Dink, the Little Dinosaur (1989–1991) • The California Raisin Show (1989–1990) • Rude Dog & the Dweebs
First-run live-action series
Captain Kangaroo (1955–1984) • In the News • 30 Minutes • CBS Saturday Film Festival • Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince • Pryor's Place (1984–1985) • Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991) • Hey Vern, It's Ernest! (1988–1989)
Rebroadcasts
Schedules
Related programming and topics

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