Of course, they cut that skit out of the show. Specifically, there was a job interview sketch where employer Chevy Chase asks interviewee Pryor to play a word association game. The most memorable skit in the history of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players was not written by any of them; it bore the unmistakable imprint of Mr. While his refusal to compromise, and his penchant for scaring the crap out of White executives, may have contributed to him being lesser known than his more famous collaborator, you know at least one of his creations.
These and other dark slices of reality were emblematic of Mr. He more than earned the honorifics that often accompany his name. Rest in Peace. Odie "Odienator" Henderson has spent over 33 years working in Information Technology. Read his answers to our Movie Love Questionnaire here. Tributes Paul Mooney: Odie Henderson May 20, He taught a generation of comedians to be fearless.
He continued to do stand-up until , often meandering through his routine. He lost his train of thought and forgot names in performances and interviews. Even the legacy of his friendship and partnership with Pryor came into question when Mooney faced his own allegations of sexual assault against Richard Pryor, Jr. Mooney should be celebrated for, essentially, making it okay to make white people uncomfortable in public.
His work not only helped widen the lane for Black comedians in mainstream Hollywood, it helped advance dialogue. Vincent L. Hall June 2, 0 3 minutes read. Related Articles. November 10, Leave a Reply. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Washington Informer Newspaper, Martin Luther King Jr.
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