ABC News has announced the next edition of Superstar will focus on comedian Richard Pryor. The primetime special airs Wednesday, September 1st.
Via ABC News
What’s Happening:
- ABC News’ next edition of the primetime series Superstar will present a profile of legendary comedian Richard Pryor.
- Tapping into material from the ABC News archives, Superstar: Richard Pryor will highlight his groundbreaking work in comedy as well as diving into his upbringing in a brothel, how he made his way into the world of show business, and how how broke barriers with his comedy that depicted the realities of Black America.
- Additionally the special will explore Pryor’s issues with drugs, a near-death experience, his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and his lasting legacy following his death.
- Superstar: Richard Pryor is told through interviews with family, friends and those closest to him along with archival footage of Pryor’s interview with Barbara Walters.
- The special episode will air Wednesday, September 1st (10:00-11:00 pm EDT), on ABC and can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.
Creative Team:
- Superstar is produced by ABC News.
- David Sloan is senior executive producer.
- Muriel Pearson is executive producer.
More Superstar:
- The new ABC News series launched earlier this year presenting profiles on talented celebrities including:
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