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r3nz0 · 05-05-2005, 06:24 AM

'Chappelle's Show on hold at Comedy Central'

Thu May 5, 2005

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comedy Central has postponed the premiere of its hit series "Chappelle's Show" less than a month before it was scheduled to return for a third season.

The network offered no rationale for the decision Wednesday, releasing only a brief statement: "Comedy Central has suspended production on the third season of "Chappelle's Show" until further notice. All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future."

Representatives for the show's star, Dave Chappelle, declined comment.

One of Comedy Central's highest-rated series, "Chappelle" was supposed to be back on the air May 31. The network already has postponed the third season once; "Chappelle" originally was scheduled to bow in February.

A Comedy Central spokesman had blamed the first postponement on writing delays. Other published reports noted that Chappelle was battling the 'flu'.

Chappelle made headlines in August when he signed on for two more seasons of his series in a deal worth about $50 million -- an expensive sum for a cable program. The new deal was supposed to give Chappelle a portion of the robust DVD sales generated by its first season, which has sold more than 3 million units.

The DVD release of the second season of "Chappelle" also was postponed this year after Paramount Home Video originally scheduled units to hit stores in February timed to the third-season bow. The release date was pushed back to May 24.

Comedy Central had ordered 13 episodes for the third season. Production on the series yielded material late last year but then closed for the holidays and didn't resume until February.

"Chappelle" was one of several series launches that the network had scheduled through the summer, including the return of "Reno 911!" and new series "Stella."

The postponement was made just one day after the MTV Networks' "upfront" presentation to advertisers.

05-05-2005, 07:42 AM

Bling · 05-05-2005, 10:06 AM

dammit >

Seb · 05-05-2005, 10:16 AM

I'm tired of waiting damn it >

:

:P :-[ :-X :-\ :'(

DrFired · 05-05-2005, 10:54 AM

bummer!! >

V. Barbarino · 05-05-2005, 10:55 AM

I knew they'd regret giving him all that money.. The show lost it's legs...

It's like SNL, it's not funny anymore...

lulamishka · 05-05-2005, 10:57 AM

:'(

Btw, what was that whole MTV Networks' "upfront" presentation to advertisers all about?

Anybody know? ???

05-05-2005, 06:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
r3nz0 CoolJunkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,984	Well, this sucks Registered members do not see ads. Register or logon for a better view. 'Chappelle's Show on hold at Comedy Central' Thu May 5, 2005 LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comedy Central has postponed the premiere of its hit series "Chappelle's Show" less than a month before it was scheduled to return for a third season. The network offered no rationale for the decision Wednesday, releasing only a brief statement: "Comedy Central has suspended production on the third season of "Chappelle's Show" until further notice. All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future." Representatives for the show's star, Dave Chappelle, declined comment. One of Comedy Central's highest-rated series, "Chappelle" was supposed to be back on the air May 31. The network already has postponed the third season once; "Chappelle" originally was scheduled to bow in February. A Comedy Central spokesman had blamed the first postponement on writing delays. Other published reports noted that Chappelle was battling the 'flu'. Chappelle made headlines in August when he signed on for two more seasons of his series in a deal worth about $50 million -- an expensive sum for a cable program. The new deal was supposed to give Chappelle a portion of the robust DVD sales generated by its first season, which has sold more than 3 million units. The DVD release of the second season of "Chappelle" also was postponed this year after Paramount Home Video originally scheduled units to hit stores in February timed to the third-season bow. The release date was pushed back to May 24. Comedy Central had ordered 13 episodes for the third season. Production on the series yielded material late last year but then closed for the holidays and didn't resume until February. "Chappelle" was one of several series launches that the network had scheduled through the summer, including the return of "Reno 911!" and new series "Stella." The postponement was made just one day after the MTV Networks' "upfront" presentation to advertisers.

05-05-2005, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Re:Well, this sucks

05-05-2005, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bling MegaJunkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20,391	Re:Well, this sucks dammit > __________________ the system is down....the system is down

05-05-2005, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Seb CoolJunkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,088	Re:Well, this sucks I'm tired of waiting damn it > : :P :-[ :-X :-\ :'( __________________ My Space

05-05-2005, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrFired CoolJunkie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,422	Re:Well, this sucks bummer!! >

05-05-2005, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
V. Barbarino MegaJunkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 11,845	Re:Well, this sucks I knew they'd regret giving him all that money.. The show lost it's legs... It's like SNL, it's not funny anymore...

05-05-2005, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
lulamishka CoolJunkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 4,565	Re:Well, this sucks :'( Btw, what was that whole MTV Networks' "upfront" presentation to advertisers all about? Anybody know? ??? __________________ House is food and you need it! If I feed it, you should EAT it!

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