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Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on September 04, 2006, 05:02 AM:

I never knew that Universal 8 has ever released such show on 8mm.

But I just found this :

Geez...I can't imagine to collect such live performane on 8mm (as an expensive hobby). We will not enjoy a cinema experience due to the contain. Will you?

cheers,

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on September 04, 2006, 10:17 AM:

Winbert,

"Richard Pryor: Live in Concert" was released in the theatres in 1979. Pryor is brilliant in this film, which set the standard for the stand up performance films/tv specials that now seem to be on cable 24 hours a day. This is actually a 4 parter, and the color on my prints have held up nicely. I'm sure this was an easy choice to make for Universal 8, it being easier to edit self contained comic segments than a narrative feature. Pryor is funny no matter what format he's on.

Doug

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on September 05, 2006, 07:29 PM:

Interesting choice for a release - must be about the only 'stand up' comedy on 8. I wonder how well it sold?

Doug - would you say it's quite repeatable?

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on September 06, 2006, 10:13 PM:

Adrian,

I haven't watched all 4 in one sitting for some time. I do pull the odd reel out every so often or include one of the reels during a show. Each part stands on it's own.

Doug

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