The Last Days of Richard Pryor the two-hour special event is airing on Thursday, January 16, 2020 on ABC.

Here is the description from ABC.com: “The comic’s complicated childhood and groundbreaking work that showcased the world of black America.”

Don’t miss The Last Days of Richard Pryor on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 9/8c on ABC.

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