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:

Still Dave. Still dangerous.

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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., Pilot Boy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Paul Mooney originally wanted Negrodamus to be named "Niggadamus". But Chappelle felt that Comedy Central would not allow that to air.

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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

Quills: [screaming] All right, nigga! Get butt naked right now!
Leonard Washington: [calm] First of all, I think y'better watch your tone son. I'm Leonard Washington. I don't get butt naked for nobody.
[holds up wad of money]
Leonard Washington: You want this roll, nigga? You gonna have to shoot me for it.
Quills: OK
[shoots him in the knee, takes the money]
Leonard Washington: GOD DAMN, NIGGA! WHAT THE HELL WRONG WITH YOU! THAT'S WHY BLACK PEOPLE CAN'T HAVE ANYTHING! YOUR MAMA AIN'T SHIT!

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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

Featured in Black to the Future: Hour 4: The 00s (2009)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Edgy, politically incorrect...hilarious

Dave Chapelle is one of the funniest men alive. He's no George Carlin or Richard Pryor but they've had years to show their genius. Chapelle makes racist jokes but no group is exempt, everyone is a target, so for white people claiming he is racist he takes a lot of shots at black people too. This show is hilarious, It reminds me of Richard Pryor's short lived show, he manages to slip little things under the radar, and he is unapologetic about it, which makes it better. Charlie Murphy has proven that he is the funny Murphy, he's capitalizing on what Eddie once was, I see Charlie becoming just as famous if not more than his brother, Eddie edge has plummeted in the last couple years. Keep this show on Comedy Central