[commish]

Comedian's vulgarity made him no role model. But it did make him funny as hell. He was a bit over the top at times, but much of Pryor's funniest bits would not have had the same effect without the use of certain words. Especially when is sketch was actually skewering the people who use that language everyday as a standard part of thier speech. When making fun of them, the parody is lost without the same verbage they used.

Pryor's comedy was not for everyone, that is for sure, but he was a genious and should be remembered as one of the best comedians ever.

[.cnI redruM]

Yeah, no one denies his talents. The question comes when you stop and wonder how much, if any of it, sinks in. I guess it depends on how much an entertainer actual influences how we behave when it's time to take things seriously.

[elbucko]

...but he was a genious and should be remembered as one of the best comedians ever.

I second your opinion regarding Richard Pryor. I hope he rests in peace.