The Highs, Lows, and Rebirth of a Comedy Icon – Chappelle Show📺 Season 2

04/07/23 • 59 min

Strap in as we take you on an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of Dave Chappelle's comedic journey. We pull back the curtain on the crushing weight of expectation that descended upon him after a brazenly successful first season and a $50 million contract with Comedy Central.
Unearth how the structure of this deal would shape his career, challenge his ownership of his name and likeness, and cast ripples through the comedy landscape. Be prepared, we've also got some heart-stopping revelations about our podcast's future!
Our laughter-filled exploration leads us to some of Chapelle's most iconic sketches. From the race draft skit that brought Lenny Kravitz to the Jewish delegation to Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Story that left no one's sides un-split, we cover it all
! We also celebrate memorable performances from the likes of Jamie Foxx, injecting humor and perspective into our journey. So buckle up, there will be no shortage of chuckles and insights!
Then, we turn reflective, as we ponder over Chappelle's Show's legacy and the aftermath of Chappelle's abrupt departure. We dive into swirling rumors, his retreat to South Africa, the heart-wrenching truth about his unpaid dues, and his triumphant $60 million deal with Netflix.
We methodically unpack our plans to broaden our podcast's social media horizons. This is not just another show note, it’s an invitation to a unique journey through the ups and downs of a comedy legend's career.
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04/07/23 • 59 min

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After School Special Podcast - The Highs, Lows, and Rebirth of a Comedy Icon – Chappelle Show📺 Season 2

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Speaker 1
00:09
After School Special Podcast.

Speaker 2
00:20
Where exactly had Dave Chappelle gone and why He'd walked off the set of his self-titled Comedy Central show, leaving behind a multi-million dollar deal.

Speaker 3
00:31
I never believed that he was crazy. Ever, ever, ever.

Speaker 2
00:35
As Dave himself put it, why would I leave America for Africa to get medical attenti

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