Buddies 

Two friends decide to start up a film company.

Creators:

Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams

Stars:

Dave Chappelle, Judith Ivey, Richard Roundtree

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dave Chappelle	...	Dave Carlisle 14 episodes, 1996
Judith Ivey	...	Maureen DeMoss 14 episodes, 1996
Richard Roundtree	...	Henry Carlisle 14 episodes, 1996
Tanya Wright	...	Phyllis Brooks 14 episodes, 1996
Chris Gartin	...	John Bailey 13 episodes, 1996
Paula Cale	...	Lorraine Bailey 13 episodes, 1996

Storyline

Two friends decide to start up a film company.

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Plot Keywords:

african american | stand up comedian | sitcom | 

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Taglines:

The show Dave Chappelle DOESN'T want you to see!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 1996 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wind Dancer Productions, Touchstone Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ari Meyers was originally cast as Lorraine but was replaced after the series was retooled.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Mighty Muffin Pounder Rangers (2017)

User Reviews

Easy to see why this show was canceled

Two of the 10 episodes on the DVD "Buddies" were shown on air, before the plug was pulled on this turkey. The remaining 8 episodes were already filmed and finished, but remained on the shelf until now. Dave Chappelle's celebrity status has prompted interest in his early works, which is fine. And to their credit, the releasing company has at least been kind to consumers, making the MSRP for this DVD sub-$20.

But, as most fans of the Comedy Central show will soon realize, this production was just awful. It is beyond formula for a sit-com. It is so bad it is still bad. Our buddy Dave shines in his on screen moments in just a few of the bits where he gets to be himself, but mostly, the writing is just so poor, and the directing so dull, that the show is just unwatchable.

Now, perhaps, if you like all of what the current crop of TV comedies have to offer, you will disagree with my opinion of "Buddies" - but looking at the latest Nielsens for USA, it is safe to say MOST of the networks can't produce a watchable comedy show to save their a**es.

I gave my new DVD about 3 episodes of wear before promptly listing my copy on e-bay.

I absolutely love the new Chappelle show, so it's not that I don't like Dave's style. I hope Dave gets his life back in order, and is able to continue with season three of his latest show - Get well Dave!