Richard Pryor, Chris Rock differ on animal issues

Thursday March 31st, 2011

Jennifer and Richard Pryor

In addition to being a groundbreaking comic, and just a damn funny guy, Richard Pryor was an animal advocate. We're not sure if Chris Rock, an outspoken Pryor devotee--and on board to produce the older comedian's biopic--was aware of that when he made his comments about Pit Bulls and Michael Vick.

If not, Rock is aware now, according to Hip Hop Crunch.

The late comic's widow, Jennifer Pryor, was outraged by Rock's recent remarks on the Jay Leno show. It was there that Rock asked what Vick "even did" and asserted that Pit Bulls weren't dogs. Through her lawyer, Pryor requested Rock dropped from the biopic project.

In his lifetime, Richard Pryor was a passionate supporter of Compassion for Camden, an organization advocating for inner-city animals. Jennifer Pryor continues to be passionate about that group and others, such as Dogs Deserve Better, Animal Rescue Media Education, and Horse Rescue of America.

Jennifer and Richard, Dogtime honors you and your commitment to spreading laughter, as well as awareness that not everything is a laughing matter.

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	I hope legally she can drop him from this and any projecys! i have heard him on many subjects.He is abusive,cruel,and very degrading comments about the color of your skin,dogs and children. He should be banned from many projects. I saw the jay leno and David Letterman shows.I do not watch either any more! Good for you Mrs. Pryor!!!!!! Your ongoing work for animals is awe inspiring! Thank You for continuing your husbands beliefs and works. Lisa over 2 years ago by Anonymous
	Thank you Jennifer. You and your late husband are fantastic. Keep up the good work. over 2 years ago by Anonymous
	i missed this whole chris rock thing......did he REALLY say pit bulls are not even dogs? did he really ask what vick even did? he couldnt have been serious.....really? what a scumbag! just like the rest of the so an sos and .......just.......wow, unbelieveable. and people think thats funny? what a terrible world this can be over 2 years ago by Anonymous
	Bravo to Jennifer for standing up to such stupidity. The attitude of these two men toward the lives of animals is simply incomprehensible. What a wonderful couple. Thank you. over 2 years ago by Anonymous

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