"Richard Pryor: Live in Concert" still hits HARD in 2024 - Thoughts?

Okay, so I just rewatched "Richard Pryor: Live in Concert" (the '79 one) and DAMN. I know, I know, it's a classic for a reason, but seriously, some of that stuff still feels so relevant, even though it's decades old. I mean, the dude was fearless. He's up there talking about race, sex, his own crazy life, and he's just owning it. No filter. You can tell he's speaking from the heart, and it makes the whole thing both hilarious and kinda heartbreaking at the same time. Specifically, does anyone else think the part about his heart attack is just...iconic? The way he describes freebasing and then mimics the moment he thought he was gonna die is comedy gold. But then, it's also like, woah, this guy almost KILLED himself. It's a real rollercoaster of emotions, y'know? And it's definitely not something you'd see from a comedian today. It's rawer, more real. BTW I want to know if the stuff he said about relationships and getting married is still relatable to any of you. For me it does, especially the stuff about how he doesn't know how to have an honest relationship with a woman. But here's what I'm wondering: does anyone think his humor gets a pass BECAUSE he was Richard Pryor? Like, would some of those jokes fly today if someone else said them? I'm not saying he SHOULDN'T have said them, because he was a genius, but I'm just curious about the context of it all. What do you all think? Is it untouchable because it's Pryor, or is it just genuinely timelessly hilarious? I'm thinking about showing it to my younger cousin. He's super into standup but only knows the newer guys. Should I subject him to this? He might not 'get' it, or worse, find it offensive! But then again, maybe he needs a dose of the real stuff. Thoughts? Lemme know!