TWO COMEDY LEGENDS TOGETHER
What happens when Steve Martin sits down with Richard Pryor?
You get a television conversation that is much more entertaining than a normal interview.
On June 19, 1978, Steve Martin hosted The Tonight Show and welcomed Richard Pryor as one of the guests.
The episode also featured Glen Campbell and Bernadette Peters.
The surviving program is listed as a 45-minute episode, making it a fascinating snapshot of late-1970s television.
For comedy fans, the biggest attraction is seeing two completely different performers sharing the same stage.
STEVE MARTIN AS HOST
By 1978, Steve Martin had already developed his own unique comedy personality.
His style was often strange, playful, and deliberately unpredictable.
He could take a normal situation and turn it into something absurd.
That made him an interesting choice to host a late-night program.
Instead of approaching the interview in a completely serious way, Martin brought his own personality into the conversation.
That created a natural contrast with Richard Pryor.
Martin was known for his unusual and sometimes deadpan style.
Pryor was known for storytelling, character work, personal experiences, and spontaneous...
