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Craps (After Hours)
''Craps (After Hours)'' is the second album by American comedian Richard Pryor, released in 1971 on the Laff Records label. History ''Craps (After Hours)'', like his other early-1970s albums '' Richard Pryor'' and '' Live At The Comedy Store, 1973'', captures Pryor during his most transformative period as a comic, when he evolved from a family-friendly comic in the mode of Bill Cosby into the challenging, politically aware comedian of his most famous albums. In the early 1970s, Pryor moved to Berkeley, California, and had begun to consciously immerse himself in black culture and history, educating himself through conversations with writers and revolutionaries such as Angela Davis, Black Panther Huey Newton, and Ishmael Reed. In contrast to his earlier career performing for mostly white audiences, he began working at Redd Foxx's club in a black neighborhood of Los Angeles, where he felt free to talk about issues of politics and race without restraint. Reception On its initia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. Pryor won a Primetime Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards. He received the first Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1998. He won the Writers Guild of America Award in 1974. He was listed at number one on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians. In 2017, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked him first on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.The 50 Best Stand-up Comics of All Time . Rollingstone.com, retrieved February 15, 2017. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huey P
Huey, used as a given name, is a variant of Hughie. It may refer to: People * Huey (rapper) (1987–2020), American rapper * Huey Dunbar, Puerto Rican salsa singer * Huey Johnson (1933–2020), American environmentalist and politician * Huey Lewis, rock musician, of the band Huey Lewis & the News * Huey Long (1893–1935), American politician, governor and U.S. Senator from Louisiana, known as "The Kingfish" * Huey Long (singer) (1904–2009), American musician * Huey P. Newton (1942–1989), co-founder of the Black Panther Party * Hugh Morgan of the Fun Lovin' Criminals, known as Huey * Iain Hewitson, New Zealand-born chef, nicknamed "Huey" * Laurence Markham Huey (1892–1963), American zoologist * Michael Huey (other), multiple people * Raymond B. Huey (born 1944), American biologist * Treat Huey, Filipino tennis player Places * Huey, Illinois, a village in the United States * Huey Creek, a glacial meltwater stream in Antarctica Military * Bell UH-1 Iroquois, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laff Records
Laff Records was a small American independent record label specializing in mainly African-American comedy and party records founded in 1967 in Los Angeles. Kliph Nesteroff, author of the book ''The Comedians'', wrote that "no other company cranked out as many comedy LPs during the 1970s. While much of its content was undeniably amateurish, it documented a subculture most comedy fans were unaware existed." It is most well known for releasing a series of Richard Pryor albums, mostly without Pryor's participation or approval, which earned the label several Grammy nominations and one win. History Laff Records was founded in 1967 in Los Angeles by jewelry-store owner Lou Drozen; his son David Drozen joined in 1969 as vice president and producer of many of its albums. Although the label began with a focus on white artists, the Drozens shifted focus to the black audience in 1970, feeling that the market for black comedians was still untapped. They took out radio ads in major citie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chortle
Chortle is a British comedy website launched in 2000 by Steve Bennett. The site is a major source of comedy news in the UK. It also reviews comedy shows nationwide, including extensively at the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and presents the Chortle Awards to honour the best stand-up comics working in the UK. In recent years, the site has also branched out into events promotion. History Prior to starting Chortle, Bennett, who graduated from Oxford University, had been working as a local newspaper editor for the Informer group of free newspapers in Surrey and West London. He started the site after the newspaper group expressed a lack of interest in running a website. After considering his areas of interest, he decided to start a comedy site, since IMDb and ''Empire'' already covered the market for film, and there were numerous music websites available. The site received some early support from investors during the dot com boom which led to Bennett working from offices in Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cracked
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Cracked may refer to: Television * ''Cracked'' (British TV series), a 2008 British comedy-drama television series that aired on STV * ''Cracked'' (Canadian TV series), a 2013 Canadian crime drama series that aired on CBC * "Cracked", a Season 8 (2010) episode of '' NCIS'' Other media * ''Cracked'' (magazine), American humor magazine that ran from 1958 to 2007 * Cracked.com, American humor web site, launched in 2005, associated with ''Cracked'' magazine * ''Crack'ed'', a 1987 video game * "Cracked", a 2015 song by Pentatonix from ''Pentatonix'' See also *Crack (other) *Cracking (other) Cracking may refer to: * Cracking, the formation of a fracture or partial fracture in a solid material studied as fracture mechanics ** Performing a sternotomy * Fluid catalytic cracking, a catalytic process widely used in oil refineries for crack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Alexander And Larry Karaszewski
Scott Alexander (born June 16, 1963) and Larry Karaszewski (; born November 20, 1961) are an American screenwriting team. They are best known for writing postmodern biopics with larger-than-life characters. They coined the term "anti-biopic" to describe the genre they invented: Movies about people who don't deserve one. They are uninterested in the traditional "great man" story, focusing instead on obscure strivers in American pop culture. They met at the University of Southern California where they were freshman roommates; they graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts in 1985. Biography Their first success was the popular but critically derided comedy '' Problem Child'' (1990). Alexander and Karaszewski claim that their original screenplay was a sophisticated black comedy, but that the studio replaced them and watered it down into an unrecognizable state. With the studio in a hurry to make a sequel, they returned to write ''Problem Child 2''. In 1992, dissatisfied with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolemite Is My Name
''Dolemite Is My Name'' is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The film stars Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for having portrayed the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, which started with ''Dolemite'' in 1975. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. It was released in a limited release on October 4, and streaming on Netflix three weeks later. ''Dolemite Is My Name'' received positive reception from both audiences and film critics, with praise for Murphy's performance and the humor. It was chosen by both the National Board of Review and ''Time'' magazine as one of the ten best films of the year. At the 77th Golden Globe Awards, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor for Murphy. Plot Struggling artist Rudy Ray Moor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Early Years
The Early Years or Early Years may refer to: Education *Early Years Foundation Stage, UK education structure *Early Years Professional Status, UK educational qualification Film, television and video games *'' Dallas: The Early Years'', a 1986 made-for-television film *'' The Early Years Live'', a video album of live performances by the Dead Kennedys *'' Doctor Who at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Volume 1: The Early Years 1963–1969'', a compilation of ''Doctor Who'' material *'' Evolution/Revolution: The Early Years (1966–1974)'', a stand-up comedy recording by Richard Prior *'' King of Kings: The Early Years'', a video game * ''The Early Years'' (film) (aka ''La giovinezza''), a 2015 Italian film Music *The Early Years (band), an English rock band Albums * ''The Early Years'' (Acid King album) * ''The Early Years'' (D-A-D album) * ''The Early Years'' (Dannii Minogue album) * ''The Early Years'' (David Coverdale album) * ''The Early Years'' (Deep Purple album) * ''The Early Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omnivore Recordings
Omnivore Recordings is an independent record label founded in 2010. It specializes in historical releases, reissues and previously unissued vintage recordings, as well as select releases of new music, on CD, vinyl and digital formats. Omnivore Recordings is a part of Omnivore Entertainment Group LLC, which also incorporates sister companies Omnivore Music Publishing and Omnivore Creative, which provides A&R and art direction/design consulting for recording artists, artist estates, and other record labels. Omnivore's name reflects the company's inclusive attitude towards the music it releases, encompassing a wide variety of genres, spanning the history of popular music, and reflecting the broad musical interests of the company's staff. History In its first decade of operation, Omnivore released approximately 400 albums, including archival music by a broad assortment of notable acts, including Arthur Alexander, America, the Bangles, the Beach Boys, Big Star, the Blind Boys of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cha Cha Hogan
Sumter Joseph "Cha Cha" Hogan (December 8, 1920 – November 1986), sometimes credited as "Mr. Ink Spot" or "The Black Foxx", was an American comedian, musician, songwriter and civil-rights activist. His 1950 song "My Walking Baby" helped popularize the term " rock 'n' roll" and was covered by Professor Longhair as the more famous "She Walks Right In". He may be most well known for his 1971 comedy album ''Brother Eatmore & Sister Fullbosom'' and appearances on the sitcom ''Sanford and Son''. He was a member of pop vocal group The Ink Spots in the 1970s and '80s. Early life Hogan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1920, the son of Daniel and Gertrude Florence Hogan. He was given the nickname "Cha Cha" at age eight. He served in the Army during World War II. His brother Lester also served in World War II and later worked at a Chrysler factory in Michigan. Hogan worked as a cab driver in New Orleans in the 1940s as he was starting his entertainment career. Career Although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bicentennial Nigger
''Bicentennial Nigger'' is the sixth album by the American comedian Richard Pryor. David Banks produced the album, while Warner Bros. Records released the album in September 1976. It is often considered one of his most influential recordings. The CD version of the album was released on 20 June 1989. It won the 1977 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The album was recorded in July 1976 at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, with the exception of the title track, recorded at The Comedy Store in Hollywood Hollywood usually refers to: * Hollywood, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in California * Hollywood, a metonym for the cinema of the United States Hollywood may also refer to: Places United States * Hollywood District (other) * Hollywood, ... in February 1976, location recording by Wally Heider Recording, engineer Biff Dawes. Album cover design and art direction by Kosh. It ends with the words "I ain't never goin' to forget". Track listing Side one # "Hillbilly" - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
