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:

If making fun of people was against the law, he'd be a lifer.

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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

During a stand-up performance in Sacramento, CA, Chappelle ended it abruptly after berating the audience for repeating the show's catchphrases and having difficulties with his career.

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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

[talking about invading Iraq]
President Black Bush: He tried to kill my father, man. I don't play that shit.
Black Vice President: Say word he tried to kill your father, son.
President Black Bush: THAT NIGGA TRIED TO KILL MY FATHA!

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Crazy Credits

On the second season DVD set, on the "This Has Been A Presentation of Comedy Central" screen at the end of the episodes, "Presentation" is misspelled as a "Presentaton Of Comedy Central".

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Connections

Spoofed in Can't Be Chapelle's Show: A XXX Parody (2010)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

One of the funniest shows on TV

This guy [see above] must be higher than Dave was on Half-Baked. Chappelle's Show is not only funny, but it's smart and irreverent too. When some people see it as sophomoric, Dave embraces that only to make fun of them. Look beneath the sometimes low-brow humor and you'll probably find a deep sociological statement. It must be funny to a lot of people because Dave just got PAID! I hope they can keep the show at the level it is now because it is simply hysterical, and the bits with Paul Mooney are brilliant. Richard Pryor himself watches the show and enjoys it, and if the funniest man ever likes it, Dave Chappelle must be doing something right.