I think he is making a honest effort,and he has been trying to just meet the guys in person supposedly and appoligize,but Gloria Alred is making that hard for him to do. He made millions off of playing Kramer,plus he still gets royalties from the show for the reruns and dvds.
He doesnt need to do this for money reasons,or to save his career,or what little of it is left at this point.
Dude, Richards had his chance(s) to apologize swiftly and the fact remains that he didn't. NightWolve is correct when he characterizes most of Richards' recent actions as "damage control." In this case, Richards is trying to save face. He's trying to salvage some credibility, some respect. He's trying to reassure folks that he isn't as hateful and malicious as his words reveal him to be.
Would you want your family, friends, fans and/or colleagues thinking you were venom?
Richards should have apologized immediately. He was given the opportunity to apologize at the comedy club the next night. He did not. As a result, he has been banned from the club. Given his actions, I find it hard to characterize his efforts as "honest."
Laugh Factory's Official StatementPersonally, Richards isn't the reason I am writing this post. I am motivated by the issue, not the celebrity. I wish incidents like this allowed us to seriously discuss issues.
Disclaimer: I liked Richards since I saw him in UHF. After this incident, I doubt I'll ever be able to think of him, or see any of his work, in the same way again: His words were that vile.
Tangent: I've been to the Laugh Factory in LA. The balcony is the best place to see a show.
