Pryor's Place

Pryor's Place (1984)

EndedScripted showComedy, Children

Pryor's Place featured a cast of puppets, hanging out and having fun in a friendly inner city environment along with several children and characters portrayed by Pryor himself. It frequently dealt with more sobering issues than other children's shows.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 11:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Too Old Too Soon, Too Smart Too LateDec 8, 1984
S01E12Home FreeDec 1, 1984
S01E11Cousin RitaNov 24, 1984
S01E10The Show OffNov 17, 1984
S01E09Kimosabe BluesNov 10, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was Pryor's Place premiere?

Pryor's Place premiered on September 22, 1984.

Who was the creator of Pryor's Place?

Richard Pryor was the creator of Pryor's Place.

What was the genre of Pryor's Place?

Pryor's Place was a children's television series.

Who played the role of Richard Pryor's grandfather in Pryor's Place?

Roscoe Lee Browne played the role of Richard Pryor's grandfather in Pryor's Place.

What was the premise of Pryor's Place?

The show followed the adventures of a multiracial group of children who played in a magical backyard owned by Pryor's character, Richard Pryor.

Who hosted Pryor's Place?

Richard Pryor hosted Pryor's Place.

What was the running time of each episode of Pryor's Place?

Each episode of Pryor's Place ran for approximately 30 minutes.

Who directed the episodes of Pryor's Place?

Several directors worked on Pryor's Place, including Stan Lathan, Debbie Allen, and Paul Miller.

Who were the executive producers of Pryor's Place?

Richard Pryor and Burt Sugarman were the executive producers of Pryor's Place.

Who was the main audience of Pryor's Place?

Pryor's Place was aimed at children aged 6 to 10 years old.

What was the theme song of Pryor's Place?

"Pryor Knowledge" was the theme song of Pryor's Place.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of Pryor's Place?

A total of 13 episodes were produced in the first season of Pryor's Place.

Who played the role of Richard Pryor's wife in Pryor's Place?

Barbara Montgomery played the role of Richard Pryor's wife in Pryor's Place.

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