Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

Creators:

Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle

Stars:

Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Charles Q. Murphy

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dave Chappelle	...	Various (32 episodes, 2003-2006)
Donnell Rawlings	...	Announcer (17 episodes, 2003-2006)

Storyline

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

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Plot Keywords:

parody | sketch comedy | comedian | smoking | singing | 

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Taglines:

It's about damn time!

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Comedy Central

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes

Filming Locations:

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marobru Inc., Mobile Video Productions Inc., Pilot Boy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Neal Brennan, noted political comedian Mort Sahl was offered a role in a sketch but he turned it down. The sketch was never shot.

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Goofs

In the third "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong" skit, Brenda's last name changes from Johnston to Rounds.

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Quotes

Dave Chappelle: It's not HBO. It's regular ass TV.

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Crazy Credits

Episode #204 began with the following disclaimer: "This episode of Chappelle's Show has been deemed more offensive than usual. Viewer discretion is advised." This was followed by a second screen: "Enjoy yourself, bitches. It's a celebration."

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Connections

Referenced in Pretty Cool Too (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Hip-Hop"
Written & Performed by Dead Prez
Courtesy of Loud Records/LLC
(Chappelle's intro music)
(uncredited)

User Reviews

It has been awhile since i have hurt from laughing.

I don't usually comment on things, and spend more time reading and seeing what others have to say, but I think Dave deserves more praise.

I just got season 2 on DVD and it has been nonstop laughter since I put it in. There were several times when I had to pause the show because I couldn't breathe.

I almost died when the grenade came rolling into the house in the skit that showed what would happen if Enron execs and similar were treated like true criminals.

It's bad that I like the show so much. Sometimes i bust out laughing at work and people think I am insane (which I probably am) On another note, I hope things can be worked out for season 3. If this is the end of the show, then I thank Dave for giving us what he has and I wish him the best.