Richard Pryor’s birthday is tomorrow, he was born here in Peoria, Illinois on December 1st, 1940. Had he lived, he would’ve been 85-years-old.
He’s one of this city’s most famous and memorable sons. In honor of this Peoria-born comedian’s birthday I’ve got a half a dozen online links to articles about Richard Pryor and Peoria and one video about Richard Pryor and his hometown ties to Peoria, Illinois.
And then there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening in the week ahead on the blog. Enjoy!
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Sunday Links
Richard Pryor’s Peoria - This is an interesting website devoted to the people, places and stories from Richard Pryor’s life and times in Peoria.
More Than Our ChildhoodsL Richard Pryor - This article details Pryor’s childhood in Peoria and how he ended up moving to New York City. Hmm…some other Peorian did that, but I can’t think of his name right now…
Peoria, Illinois: Statue Of Richard Pryor - Roadside America features the statue of Richard Pryor along with visitor comments.
Long-awaited Richard Pryor statue unveiled in Peoria - The unveiling of the Richard Pryor statue is reported about in this PJ Star article from 2015.
Richard Pryor And Peoria - Observations and photos about Richard Pryor and his hometown of Peoria.
A Street Named Richard Pryor Place - I can’t believe that this city argued over whether or not to name a street after Richard Pryor!
Introducing “Richard Pryor’s Peoria” - This is a cool and informative short film about Richard Pryor and Peoria. It was made by the author of “Becoming Richard Pryor,” Scott Saul.
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: I had a rare Friday night out on the town and I went to see my friend Phil Raso’s Magician & Mind Reader Show. The post and photos from the show will be up tomorrow and the show was…phenomenal, of course!
Tuesday: I went to the Asia Grill before Phil’s show and got three appetizers and you can read all abou that on Tuesday.
Wednesday: I’m not sure what I’m doing Wednesday, so we’ll find out when it gets here!
Thursday: We’ll continue our Six Shops Of Xmas tour on Thursday, but I’m not sure where I’m going. I need to start getting my shit together for next week!
Friday: We’ll be sampling snacks on Friday and of course I have no idea where the snacks are coming from!
Saturday: We’ll be looking backwards at something from Peoria’s past for yet another Meanwhild, Back In Peoria’s Past post.
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Sunday Comic
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Related Posts: Sunday Links: Trains, Planes & Automobiles, All The President’s Men and Network.