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Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx to Be Inducted into Apollo Theater's Walk of Fame

This is the first time that a non-musical artist has been inducted.
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By Taylor Lewis · Updated October 27, 2020
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They made us laugh for years, and now, three notable comedians are on their way to the Apollo Theater’s walk of fame.

Black America Web reports that on October 1, Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx are all to be inducted into the historic walk of fame which, until now, had been reserved for musical artists.

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Their induction marks the kick-off of the Apollo’s new comedy series, the Apollo Comedy Club.

Which legendary comedians would you like to see be recognized by the theater?