Famed comic Richard Pryor brings his unique blend of innocent musings and blue comedy together again the 1983 performance Richard Pryor Here and Now. The performance comes to DVD for the first time in January, thanks to Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

Richard Pryor is sizzling hot in yet another hilarious performance. This high-voltage comedy shot in New Orleans’ beautiful Saenger Theater features the sensational Pryor in his prime, with his newest and most innovative material. Sharp, witty commentaries are delivered with a unique, piercing humor. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Pryor continues to delight his audiences with uproarious tales of politics, sex and drugs! This magnificent stand-up comic takes charge on stage with an electrifying style and unequalled comedic genius. Richard Pryor Here and Now provides a rare glimpse at one of the most amazing and quick-witted comedians in an incredibly funny performance guaranteed to rock you with side-splitting laughter.

Presented in both anamorphic widescreen and fullscreen, the disc will unfortunately contain no special features.

The wit of Richard Pryor will come alive again when it is released on DVD on January 29, 2002. The disc carries a suggested retail price of $19.95.