Richard Pryor – Stopping Drinking Stand-Up Comedy

Richard Pryor gets real — and hilarious — in Stopping Drinking, a brutally honest and side-splitting look at his personal battle with alcohol. With unmatched vulnerability and razor-sharp timing, Pryor turns one of the darkest chapters of his life into a comedic triumph, proving once again why he’s one of the greatest to ever hold a mic.

Through vivid storytelling and unfiltered self-reflection, Richard recounts the chaos, the regrets, and the absurd moments that come with quitting drinking. His ability to weave humor into pain, and to bring audiences into his personal struggle without losing the laughs, is what makes this set timeless and powerful.

This episode is classic Pryor — raw, real, and relentlessly funny. If you’ve ever faced your own demons or just appreciate stand-up with soul, Stopping Drinking is an essential listen.

Comedians: Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Robin Williams, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Louis C.K., Russell Peters, Jo Koy, Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Sam Morril, Patrice O’Neal, Andrew Schulz, Hasan Minhaj, Daniel Sloss, Ali Wong, Theo Von, Mitch Hedberg