He also corrected the old rumors about his relationship with fellow comedian Richard Pryor, stating that despite what some say, Pryor never gave him a “hard time.” It was Cosby that did.

Now it wasn’t just African-Americans like LeRoi Jones and Muhammad Ali who flocked to his performances; college students and hip whites showed up, too. Verboten 4-, 6-, and 12-letter words dominated ...

Though Murphy said Pryor was never a mentor, “he was my idol. I idolized him. My idols are Richard Pryor, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and Elvis Presley. ...

There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month.

CHICAGO — There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month.

Richard Pryor’s Essential Albums Released as Box Set The LPs, reissued by Rhino, span 1974 to 1983 and include some of the late comic's most iconic routines. By Seth Abramovitch ...