Chappelle Show Suspended
05-09-05 | 12:36 PM
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05-09-05 | 01:38 PM
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In the S.F Chronicle today the Entertainment the columist said that for them to suspend a show it usually means something major like drugs or a death.
Hmmm.
Hmmm.
05-09-05 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by redrum
heard he's goin to rehab for his weed addiction
"Marijuana is not a drug. I used to suck dick for coke. Now that's an addiction. You ever suck some dick for marijuana?"
05-10-05 | 01:58 PM
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Blurb from a Newsweek article I read today:
Neither Chappelle's publicist, Matt Labov, nor Comedy Central's spokespeople are offering any explanation for the latest delay. Labov denies that his client has a drug problem. And a source close to Chappelle believes this latest stoppage is more about the show itself than the health of its star. Eager to top his previous work, Chappelle wants to push the racial envelope even further in the third season—and network executives, according to this source, are afraid he's crossing the line. "Dave is not compromising what he wants to do," he says. "He's waited a long time for this chance, and he's not trying to do anything that isn't 100 percent his vision." Last week, though, Comedy Central flatly denied any conflict, as did an employee in Chappelle's camp, who insists the current delay "is not a network issue."
Neither Chappelle's publicist, Matt Labov, nor Comedy Central's spokespeople are offering any explanation for the latest delay. Labov denies that his client has a drug problem. And a source close to Chappelle believes this latest stoppage is more about the show itself than the health of its star. Eager to top his previous work, Chappelle wants to push the racial envelope even further in the third season—and network executives, according to this source, are afraid he's crossing the line. "Dave is not compromising what he wants to do," he says. "He's waited a long time for this chance, and he's not trying to do anything that isn't 100 percent his vision." Last week, though, Comedy Central flatly denied any conflict, as did an employee in Chappelle's camp, who insists the current delay "is not a network issue."
05-11-05 | 09:48 AM
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Don't quote me on it, but the latest rumor is that he checked into a psychiatric clinic. Not kidding. Again, I heard this as rumor, but figured I'd toss it out there. No flames please.
05-11-05 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by warcp
Don't quote me on it, but the latest rumor is that he checked into a psychiatric clinic. Not kidding. Again, I heard this as rumor, but figured I'd toss it out there. No flames please.
05-11-05 | 11:46 AM
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someone from the show extra was on a chicago radio show today, he let the big secret out. Chappelle is supposely down in africa, in a mental institution. That's basically all that is known right now.
05-11-05 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dan31655
someone from the show extra was on a chicago radio show today, he let the big secret out. Chappelle is supposely down in africa, in a mental institution. That's basically all that is known right now.
05-11-05 | 12:24 PM
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The more outrageous stories that come out, makes me think this whole thing is a publicity stunt, and Chapelle's show will resume on the 31st, he'll come out and say: "Gotcha bitch!"
If not, I hope he gets the help that it sounds like he badly needs.
If not, I hope he gets the help that it sounds like he badly needs.
05-11-05 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dan31655
someone from the show extra was on a chicago radio show today, he let the big secret out. Chappelle is supposely down in africa, in a mental institution. That's basically all that is known right now.
05-11-05 | 06:51 PM
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05-11-05 | 10:42 PM
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From: NYC * See da name? Go get me some coffee...
Originally Posted by nowayjesus
South Africa actually sounds pretty good when you're in Newark NJ.
Hell yeah, South Africa is a safer place then the shit pot called Newark.
05-11-05 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by nowayjesus
South Africa actually sounds pretty good when you're in Newark NJ.
Hoping his decision to go there isn't part of his problem.
05-11-05 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyOhhhh
I'd like to know why he goes to one in South Africa.
Hope the kid's alright and that he gets well quick.
05-11-05 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nowayjesus
South Africa actually sounds pretty good when you're in Newark NJ.
I hope he gets better. Why Africa though?