On November 27, 1974, a day before Thanksgiving, musical legend Sly Stone and comedy icon Richard Pryor teamed up for an unforgettable moment on The Mike Douglas Show. As part of Sly’s week-long guest appearance, the duo delivered a spontaneous, lighthearted jam session—blending humor, soul, and star power. Their chemistry and playful energy captured a rare and joyous intersection of funk and comedy on daytime TV.
Follow us on Instagram @thatericalper
Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.
Contact me: eric@thatericalper.com
© Copyright - That Eric Alper
