The Funniest Man Dead or Alive

The Funniest Man Dead or Alive
Also known asRichard Pyror: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive
Written byReginald Hudlin
Directed byReginald Hudlin
StarringVarious
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerAbbie Kearse
Running time30 minutes
Budget$150,000 (estimated)
Original release
NetworkBET
ReleaseDecember 19, 2005 (2005-12-19)

Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive is a 2005 television documentary film aired by the television network BET on the life and influence of Richard Pryor. The thirty-minute special featured commentary from a wide range of actors, comedians, musicians, politicians, and Pryor's own family members. It aired just nine days after his death.