Duane 'Dog' Chapman Apologizes for Using Racial Slur During Tirade - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-31-2007, 10:58 PM

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HONOLULU - TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman on Wednesday apologized for using the N-word repeatedly in a profanity-laced tirade during a private phone conversation with his son that was recorded and posted online.

Chapman, star of A&E's hit reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter," responded after The National Enquirer posted a clip of the conversation in which Chapman uses the racial slur in reference to his son's black girlfriend.

The Enquirer and TMZ.com reported A&E suspended production on the series, the cable network's highest rated show, pending an inquiry. A&E did not immediately return phone messages seeking comment.

The recording was first posted online by the Enquirer. It was unclear who recorded the conversation or how the tabloid obtained the 1 1/2-minute clip in which the N-word was used six times. A woman at the Enquirer said no one would be available to comment after hours.

In the conversation, Chapman urges his son to breakup with his girlfriend. He also expresses concern about the girlfriend going public about the TV star's use of the N-word.

"I'm not going to take a chance ever in life of losing everything I've worked for 30 years because some (expletive) n--- heard us say 'n---' and turned us into the Enquirer magazine."

In the clip, Chapman also stated he doesn't care that his son's girlfriend is black and it wasn't about race.

In a statement, the 54-year-old Chapman said he has "utmost respect and aloha for black people who have suffered so much due to racial discrimination and acts of hatred.

"I did not mean to add yet another slap in the face to an entire race of people who have brought so many gifts to this world," he said. "I am ashamed of myself and I pledge to do whatever I can to repair this damage I have caused."

Chapman said, "My sincerest, heartfelt apologies go out to every person I have offended for my regrettable use of very inappropriate language. I am deeply disappointed in myself for speaking out of anger to my son and using such a hateful term in a private phone conversation."

Chapman said the clip was completely taken out of context.

"I was disappointed in his choice of a friend, not due to her race, but her character," he said. "However, I should have never used that term."

Chapman said he is meeting with his spiritual adviser, Rev. Tim Storey, who is black, and hope to meet with other black leaders, "so they can see who I really am and teach me the right thing to do to make things right, again."

"I know that all of my fans are deeply disappointed in me, as well, as I have tried to be a model for doing the right thing," he said. "I did not do the right thing this time, and hope you will forgive me."

The Honolulu-based bounty hunter first grabbed headlines for apprehending serial rapist and Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico in 2003.

Ireneparalegal · 10-31-2007, 11:08 PM

I don't know what is worse, the fact he used that word or that he was recorded and his private conversation was posted for the world to hear. I can see if he was the President of the United States and he was doing something he shouldn't, but this is a bounty hunter for God's sake.

ThomasE · 11-01-2007, 07:10 PM

I am once again disappointed. He should really stay away from the Michael Richard's charm school of racial slurrs.

TVFactFan · 11-02-2007, 05:59 PM

A&E made a decision today to cancel the show

catlover79 · 11-02-2007, 06:00 PM

No comment.

ThomasE · 11-02-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

A&E made a decision today to cancel the show

Wow! I feel bad for the man.
Solomon, I would really like to find out your opinion on A&E's decision.

Dean Winchester · 11-02-2007, 07:20 PM

is anyone truly surprised? I have never watched the show but I've seen pics of him and his wife before and the first thing that sprung to mind is "this guy is white trash"

TVFactFan · 11-02-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Wow! I feel bad for the man.
Solomon, I would really like to find out your opinion on A&E's decision.

Well I guess A&E had no choice once that call became public. Were you a fan of the show?

Dean Winchester · 11-02-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Well I guess A&E had no choice once that call became public. Were you a fan of the show?

I'm not a fan and think the man is trash but I am a tad surprised if it's A&E's #1 show. Isn't controversy supposed to be good (just look at Michael Richards and Seinfeld's seventh season DVD, which coincided with the incident. Season 7 improved sales from season 6, that's unheard of with TV-DVD's where people usually collect the seasons in order)? Seinfeld reruns never were pulled off the air after Michael Richards' comments, in fact most people have forgiven and forgotten what he did and the show still airs 5 times a night. I think punishment is necessary, but sometimes firing can be too much, I felt the same way with Isaiah Washington. I didn't like what he called T.R. Knight but I felt like he had his rightful punishment without getting fired from Grey's.

TVFactFan · 11-02-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I'm not a fan and think the man is trash but I am a tad surprised if it's A&E's #1 show. Isn't controversy supposed to be good (just look at Michael Richards and Seinfeld's seventh season DVD, which coincided with the incident. Season 7 improved sales from season 6, that's unheard of with TV-DVD's where people usually collect the seasons in order)? Seinfeld reruns never were pulled off the air after Michael Richards' comments, in fact most people have forgiven and forgotten what he did and the show still airs 5 times a night. I think punishment is necessary, but sometimes firing can be too much, I felt the same way with Isaiah Washington. I didn't like what he called T.R. Knight but I felt like he had his rightful punishment without getting fired from Grey's.

Not that kind of Controversy-lol

ThomasE · 11-02-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Well I guess A&E had no choice once that call became public. Were you a fan of the show?

I think that I may have seen it in passing a few times. I liked the guy's style, but now I am disappointed in his actions. People really have to be careful in regards to what they say.

freshprinceofLA · 11-02-2007, 10:49 PM

Dog seemed like a good guy wow! I mean he's surrounded by different races everyday out there on the streets.

freshprinceofLA · 11-05-2007, 10:24 PM

I heard on the radio this morning that his son sold the tapes to the tabloids

Ireneparalegal · 11-05-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by freshprinceofLA

I heard on the radio this morning that his son sold the tapes to the tabloids

Yep, I heard that too. I am wondering if his son did it to get back at his dad in some way for using that kind of language when Dog referred to his girlfriend by using the "N" word.

Either way, it is a sad state of affairs. Apparently his son had heard his dad use the "N" word before and had no problem with it, that is, until he brought home a girlfriend that was not white. It sounds like at first Dog was worried abt the family using the "N" word on a continuous basis and now, here is his son who brings home a woman who happens to be black and Dog is worried abt using that slur around her or having it "slip out" in her presence. What I don't get is that Dog used that word when describing his own son's girlfriend, that is what is so bad abt this whole thing.

catlover79 · 11-06-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by freshprinceofLA

I heard on the radio this morning that his son sold the tapes to the tabloids

Yeah, I read that this morning. Like Irene said, it's a mess no matter which way you look at it.

10-31-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
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11-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#13
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	I heard on the radio this morning that his son sold the tapes to the tabloids