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r3nz0 · 08-04-2005, 02:13 AM

Actor: 'Chappelle's Show' is over

Wednesday, August 3, 2005; Posted: 2:06 p.m. EDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Time to face the facts: Dave Chappelle's hit Comedy Central series isn't coming back, says one of its stars.

" 'Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done," comic Charlie Murphy told TV Guide. "It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth."

Chappelle's sudden "spiritual retreat" to South Africa on the eve of his show's third season has left the series in limbo since May. About half of a new season had been filmed before Chappelle left, Murphy said.

"I'm disappointed it ended the way it did, but I'm not angry with anybody," he said. " 'Chappelle's Show' was like the Tupac of TV shows. It came out, it got everybody's attention, it was a bright shining star, but it burned out and for some strange reason, it burned out quick."

Comedy Central has always said the door is open for Chappelle to return, spokeswoman Aileen Budow said Wednesday.

Network chief Doug Herzog met with Chappelle on June 3, but that has been their last communication, she said.

Murphy, the older brother of comic Eddie Murphy, said his two seasons with Chappelle made him a star.

"Now I can go out and do stand-up," he said. "I'm getting movie offers. It's off the hook. Me getting to the next level or whatever's going to happen is going to come from the next things I do, but 'Chappelle's Show' served its purpose and I'll always be grateful."

240turbo · 08-04-2005, 05:45 AM

Damn, Dave is one of my favorite comedians. :-\

Civs · 08-04-2005, 07:51 AM

sad to hear that. show was good. chapelle needs to get back to smoking and get on with his life, making us laugh

Bling · 08-04-2005, 09:48 AM

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JMT · 08-04-2005, 10:19 AM

mixed emotions. it was fun while it lasted, but i was a chapelle fan long before this show, i saw him a few times live through the years and i feel like this show just created a lot of "johnny-come-lately" chappelle fans.

lulamishka · 08-04-2005, 10:33 AM

Oh well, what can ya do. It was great while it lasted.

I hear his stand-up has been real great lately. Hopefully he'll come back to Miami for some stand-up again sometime soon.

Perhaps during the VMA's like he did last year? ;D ;D That was a nice last-minute surprise.

r3nz0 · 08-04-2005, 10:39 AM

I, for one, am not believing it until Dave confirms it.

lulamishka · 08-04-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3nz0

I, for one, am not believing it until Dave confirms it.

True. Either way, I won't be losing sleeping over it.

I'll just make sure I buy Season 1 & 2 on DVD.

LeVeL · 08-04-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMT

mixed emotions. it was fun while it lasted, but i was a chapelle fan long before this show, i saw him a few times live through the years and i feel like this show just created a lot of "johnny-come-lately" chappelle fans.

Thats so true I been knowing for Chapelle for years now since Robin Hood: Men in Tights. For some reason he was funny then and still is now.

I dont consider Chapelle the funniest comedian out there but dam people now in days just act like they are long time fans only because of his Rick James impressions. Its just people hoping on the bandwagon just liek they did a couple of years ago with Chris Rock.

b00tyman07 · 08-04-2005, 02:15 PM

Hopefully he'll relocate to showtime and get the freedom he needs

and Pop Quiz to all the "real" Chappelle fans out there

what were the names of Chappelle's character and his father's character in Robin Hood Men in Tights

no cheating, no googling

08-04-2005, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
r3nz0 CoolJunkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,984	Charlie Murphy says 'Chappelle's Show' is over Registered members do not see ads. Register or logon for a better view. Actor: 'Chappelle's Show' is over Wednesday, August 3, 2005; Posted: 2:06 p.m. EDT NEW YORK (AP) -- Time to face the facts: Dave Chappelle's hit Comedy Central series isn't coming back, says one of its stars. " 'Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done," comic Charlie Murphy told TV Guide. "It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth." Chappelle's sudden "spiritual retreat" to South Africa on the eve of his show's third season has left the series in limbo since May. About half of a new season had been filmed before Chappelle left, Murphy said. "I'm disappointed it ended the way it did, but I'm not angry with anybody," he said. " 'Chappelle's Show' was like the Tupac of TV shows. It came out, it got everybody's attention, it was a bright shining star, but it burned out and for some strange reason, it burned out quick." Comedy Central has always said the door is open for Chappelle to return, spokeswoman Aileen Budow said Wednesday. Network chief Doug Herzog met with Chappelle on June 3, but that has been their last communication, she said. Murphy, the older brother of comic Eddie Murphy, said his two seasons with Chappelle made him a star. "Now I can go out and do stand-up," he said. "I'm getting movie offers. It's off the hook. Me getting to the next level or whatever's going to happen is going to come from the next things I do, but 'Chappelle's Show' served its purpose and I'll always be grateful."

08-04-2005, 05:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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