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Brian Damage · 05-04-2005, 11:22 PM

Chappelle's Show is a no go, bitch!

In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Comedy Central announced that the highly anticipated third season of Dave Chappelle's will not make its May 31 premiere date.

"Comedy Central has suspended production on the third season of Chappelle's Show until further notice," network spokesman Tony Fox said in a brief statement. "All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future."

No official reason was given for the shutdown, but sources told E! News that Chappelle has been MIA from the set for weeks.

In December, the network said that Chappelle's Show was behind schedule after Chappelle fell ill, forcing the network to postpone the expected February debut of new episodes.

"Dave--and his entire production crew for that matter--got a bit of a late start on writing season three," Fox told the New York Post. Production was slated to resume in January.

Last August, Chappelle, 31, reupped with Comedy Central in a massive two-year deal, valued at $50 million by the Hollywood Reporter. The deal also set a new Industry precedent--reportedly giving the funnyman a large cut of backend DVD sales.

Featuring Chappelle's often raunchy standup, offbeat sketches and killer parodies of Prince and Rick James, Chappelle's Show has steadily built a huge following since its January 2003. By the end of season two, the half-hour show was often pulling in more than 3 million viewers, a substantial number for basic cable. The first season currently ranks as the all-time top-selling TV show on DVD. (Paramount has indefinitely pushed back the release of the second season--the studio hopes to time the DVD to the start of season three.)

In addition to his gig at Comedy Central, Chappelle had been working on a book for Hyperion. No word on the book's status; there's also no word on the reported Rick James biopic for Paramount in which Chappelle would portray the late R&B wild man.

TVFactFan · 05-04-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Chappelle's Show is a no go, bitch!

In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Comedy Central announced that the highly anticipated third season of Dave Chappelle's will not make its May 31 premiere date.

"Comedy Central has suspended production on the third season of Chappelle's Show until further notice," network spokesman Tony Fox said in a brief statement. "All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future."

No official reason was given for the shutdown, but sources told E! News that Chappelle has been MIA from the set for weeks.

In December, the network said that Chappelle's Show was behind schedule after Chappelle fell ill, forcing the network to postpone the expected February debut of new episodes.

"Dave--and his entire production crew for that matter--got a bit of a late start on writing season three," Fox told the New York Post. Production was slated to resume in January.

Last August, Chappelle, 31, reupped with Comedy Central in a massive two-year deal, valued at $50 million by the Hollywood Reporter. The deal also set a new Industry precedent--reportedly giving the funnyman a large cut of backend DVD sales.

Featuring Chappelle's often raunchy standup, offbeat sketches and killer parodies of Prince and Rick James, Chappelle's Show has steadily built a huge following since its January 2003. By the end of season two, the half-hour show was often pulling in more than 3 million viewers, a substantial number for basic cable. The first season currently ranks as the all-time top-selling TV show on DVD. (Paramount has indefinitely pushed back the release of the second season--the studio hopes to time the DVD to the start of season three.)

In addition to his gig at Comedy Central, Chappelle had been working on a book for Hyperion. No word on the book's status; there's also no word on the reported Rick James biopic for Paramount in which Chappelle would portray the late R&B wild man.

They finally realized he wasn't that funny-lol

TJL · 05-04-2005, 11:42 PM

Dave, c'mon dude.

You've been toiling on the comedy club curcuit for years. You're finally cashing in!

Don't blow this one!

Brian Damage · 05-04-2005, 11:55 PM

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They finally realized he wasn't that funny-lol

Are you crazy?!? That show is hilarious!

vashti1999 · 05-05-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The first season currently ranks as the all-time top-selling TV show on DVD. (Paramount has indefinitely pushed back the release of the second season--the studio hopes to time the DVD to the start of season three.)

This can't mean that they're delaying the 2nd season dvd release again. They already postponed it once to tie it in to the third season on tv. If they push it back again, that's just ridiculous.

T-Greg · 05-05-2005, 12:25 PM

I heard part of the dispute has to do with Comedy Central not giving approval to some of Dave's material.

TVFactFan · 05-05-2005, 06:16 PM

David Chappelle needs to take comedy lessons from D.L Hughley

Caffeine King · 05-05-2005, 06:50 PM

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David Chappelle needs to take comedy lessons from D.L Hughley

...no comment.

WTF are those commericals then the "Season 2 DVD bootleg episodes" then

I'm pissed! It was supposed to start in March or April now it's pushed back again...I doubt we'll ever see it at this point.

TVFactFan · 05-05-2005, 06:59 PM

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...no comment.

WTF are those commericals then the "Season 2 DVD bootleg episodes" then

I'm pissed! It was supposed to start in March or April now it's pushed back again...I doubt we'll ever see it at this point.

David only knows how to do one type of comedy-"GHETTO"

Caffeine King · 05-05-2005, 07:02 PM

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David only knows how to do one type of comedy-"GHETTO"

and what type does DL Hughley do?

His sitcom was God awful it's like he ran The Jeffersons through a copier and "modernized" it but left out the funny with it.

Dave's comedy isn't "ghetto" it (obviously) makes many audiences laugh and not just the "ghetto" audience. :

TVFactFan · 05-05-2005, 07:11 PM

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and what type does DL Hughley do?

His sitcom was God awful it's like he ran The Jeffersons through a copier and "modernized" it but left out the funny with it.

Dave's comedy isn't "ghetto" it (obviously) makes many audiences laugh and not just the "ghetto" audience. :

He just needs to do a better job of presenting himself to the public. He doesn't dress well for all the money he makes and he comes off like a undercover drug user. When I see him, he reminds me of drug addict. You would never think he is in his 30's. He talks and dresses like a 10th grader.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 05-05-2005, 09:27 PM

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He just needs to do a better job of presenting himself to the public. He doesn't dress well for all the money he makes and he comes off like a undercover drug user. When I see him, he reminds me of drug addict. You would never think he is in his 30's. He talks and dresses like a 10th grader.

Image? Why the hell should what he dresses like matter?

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 05-05-2005, 09:28 PM

Anyway...did it say he was fricking MIA? What the hell? Jesus I hope he's okay...

TVFactFan · 05-05-2005, 09:35 PM

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Image? Why the hell should what he dresses like matter?

Because he looks like a Bum

Brian Damage · 05-05-2005, 10:40 PM

His show is cutting edge. I always thought it was funny on Comedy Central, but it is 10 x's funnier on DVD. Solomon, you really should give it a shot.

05-04-2005, 11:22 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	"Chappelle's Show" Shut Down Chappelle's Show is a no go, bitch! In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Comedy Central announced that the highly anticipated third season of Dave Chappelle's will not make its May 31 premiere date. "Comedy Central has suspended production on the third season of Chappelle's Show until further notice," network spokesman Tony Fox said in a brief statement. "All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future." No official reason was given for the shutdown, but sources told E! News that Chappelle has been MIA from the set for weeks. In December, the network said that Chappelle's Show was behind schedule after Chappelle fell ill, forcing the network to postpone the expected February debut of new episodes. "Dave--and his entire production crew for that matter--got a bit of a late start on writing season three," Fox told the New York Post. Production was slated to resume in January. Last August, Chappelle, 31, reupped with Comedy Central in a massive two-year deal, valued at $50 million by the Hollywood Reporter. The deal also set a new Industry precedent--reportedly giving the funnyman a large cut of backend DVD sales. Featuring Chappelle's often raunchy standup, offbeat sketches and killer parodies of Prince and Rick James, Chappelle's Show has steadily built a huge following since its January 2003. By the end of season two, the half-hour show was often pulling in more than 3 million viewers, a substantial number for basic cable. The first season currently ranks as the all-time top-selling TV show on DVD. (Paramount has indefinitely pushed back the release of the second season--the studio hopes to time the DVD to the start of season three.) In addition to his gig at Comedy Central, Chappelle had been working on a book for Hyperion. No word on the book's status; there's also no word on the reported Rick James biopic for Paramount in which Chappelle would portray the late R&B wild man.
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05-05-2005, 12:25 PM	#6
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	I heard part of the dispute has to do with Comedy Central not giving approval to some of Dave's material.

05-05-2005, 06:16 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,024	David Chappelle needs to take comedy lessons from D.L Hughley

05-05-2005, 09:28 PM	#13
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Anyway...did it say he was fricking MIA? What the hell? Jesus I hope he's okay...

05-05-2005, 10:40 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	His show is cutting edge. I always thought it was funny on Comedy Central, but it is 10 x's funnier on DVD. Solomon, you really should give it a shot.