Dick Gregory was a pioneer among black comedians not only for being one of the first, but for his activism in the civil rights movement. Watch him talk about his role as a peacemaker during the Watts Riots 50 years ago this week on the Merv Griffin show courtesy of Reelin' the Years.Aug. 14, 2015
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