Dick Gregory entered the national comedy scene in 1961 when Chicagos Playboy Club (as a direct request from publisher Hugh Hefner) booked him as a replacement for white comedian, Professor Irwin Corey. Until then Gregory had worked
(This is why I check Crooks & Liars everydamnday.) You kids is too young to remember Dick Gregory; this gives you an idea of what he was like in the day. An amazing piece of work.
The First Black President Of The United States.
My ol head Dick Gregory sat on a panel with Cornel West and others to share his view on the campaign for President. Good looks B. Money on the link.
Heresa terrifically funny and biting bit by Dick Gregory about Bill Clinton, once known as the first black president, at the State of the Black Union last week in New Orleans. Via Crooks and Liars.