History Series / ChappellesShow

** There was also a recurring sketch called "Real Movies", where Dave showed what certain movies would look like if they were actually realistic, such as a version of Film/TheMatrix in which it turns out that when Neo was called by Morpheus while in his office, Morpheus was just "Earl from down the hall" and needed to borrow Neo's stapler.

A stealth hit (Dave even joked in a season 2 promo that the show was only renewed because Comedy Central needed a show to fill in time on the schedule until ''Series/{{Reno 911}}'' came back), the series came into its own with its second season, becoming a massive ratings and critical hit. As such, there was much hype and anticipation for the show's third season as Dave signed a massive contract with Comedy Central that granted him a large paycheck and a considerable cut of DVD sales for the show. It was smooth sailing for the show from there on in...

A stealth hit (Chappelle even joked in a season 2 promo that the show was only renewed because Comedy Central needed a show to fill in time on the schedule until ''Series/{{Reno 911}}'' came back), the series came into its own with its second season, becoming a massive ratings and critical hit. As such, there was much hype and anticipation for the show's third season as Dave signed a massive contract with Comedy Central that granted him a large paycheck and a considerable cut of DVD sales for the show. It was smooth sailing for the show from there on in...

...[[WhatCouldHaveBeen or at least that might've been the case]], as it was reported that Chappelle went missing after filming three episodes' worth of sketches for his show, ultimately resurfacing in South Africa, while the season 3 premiere date came and went with no show in sight.

As fans would find out, Dave Chappelle had become disillusioned with fame and the show. His edgy, in-your-face racial humor was being [[ModernMinstrelsy taken at face value by his now-predominately-white fanbase]], culminating in him coming to the conclusion that he had become the very thing he was mocking with his racially charged material. Adding to this was Comedy Central, who had given the show free rein for the first two seasons, [[ExecutiveMeddling suddenly sticking their noses into the production of the program]], and Dave falling out with Neal Brennan, his partner and the co-creator of the show, who was reportedly more concerned with keeping the gravy train running than with his crisis (although Neal and others argue that this wasn't the case).

The network, tired of waiting, ultimately aired the filmed sketches as "the Lost Episodes" with introductions from Dave's co-stars, Creator/CharlieMurphy and Donnell Rawlings. This did not go over well with Dave, who felt betrayed since he had told Comedy Central repeatedly that any deal to have him come back would hinge on the sketches he had filmed never seeing the light of day. This effectively ended the series, as Dave has since returned to doing stand-up full time, leaving fans with the memories of the show and what could have been. Meanwhile, Comedy Central has tried to continue the format of minority-led stand-up and sketch comedy in a series format, resulting in a ToughActToFollow the network alongside perceived cases of FollowTheLeader, whether or not these are accurate.

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As fans would find out, Dave Chappelle had become disillusioned with fame and the show. His edgy, in-your-face racial humor was being [[ModernMinstrelsy taken at face value by his now-predominately-white fanbase]], culminating in him coming to the conclusion that he had become the very thing he was mocking with his racially charged material. Adding to this was Comedy Central, who had given the show free rein for the first two seasons, suddenly [[ExecutiveMeddling sticking their noses into the production of the program]], and Dave falling out with Neal Brennan, his partner and the co-creator of the show, who was reportedly more concerned with keeping the gravy train running than with his crisis (although Neal and others argue that this wasn't the case).

''Chappelle's Show'' is a Creator/ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian-turned-actor Creator/DaveChappelle that ran for two (or two-and-a-half) short seasons on Creator/ComedyCentral. It is mainly known for spawning a slew of catchphrases (including the Rick James quote mentioned above) and becoming one of the poster boys for a show simply being too good to last.

[[WhatCouldHaveBeen Or at least that might've been the case]], as it was reported that Chappelle went missing after filming three episodes' worth of sketches for his show, ultimately resurfacing in South Africa, while the season 3 premiere date came and went with no show in sight.

As fans would find out, Dave Chappelle had become disillusioned with fame and the show; his edgy, in-your-face racial humor was being [[ModernMinstrelsy taken at face value by his now predominately white fanbase]], culminating in him coming to the conclusion that he had become the very thing he was mocking with his racially charged material. Adding to this was [[ExecutiveMeddling Comedy Central, who had given the show free rein for the first two seasons, suddenly sticking their noses into the production of the program]], and Dave falling out with Neal Brennan, his partner and the co-creator of the show, who was reportedly more concerned with keeping the gravy train running than with his crisis (although Neal and others argue that this wasn't the case).

* DCupDistress: Inverted in ''[[ItsAWonderfulPlot It's a Wonderful Breast]];'' Sheila, the sketch's main character laments how much of an inconvenience her large breasts are, when an AlmightyJanitor shows her what the world would be like if they were smaller, culminating in her next door neighbor blowing up the world out of having nothing to live for (Sheila's breasts gave him [[ADateWithRosiePalms some degree of consolation]]). By the end of the sketch, she not only embraces her cup size, but also ponders getting implants.

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Dave finds a few excuses to do this in several sketches, and a cut scene from ''It's a Wonderful Breast'' (available on the DVD) shows one of the company executives doing this.

* UpToEleven: One sketch played with the theory that Tupac Shakur is still alive, since so many "posthumous" albums have been released since his alleged death. A new Tupac song plays in a club, and the lyrics make reference to numerous occurrences that took place after 1996 (the year he was fatally shot). Eventually, the song takes it to another level, as Tupac raps about things that are happening ''in the club the song is playing in'' ("The girl in the miniskirt has bad taste / 'cuz that shirt don't match / there's a puddin' stain on the back"). And no, it's not a live performance.

* AnachronisticSoundtrack: Intentional example in "Tupac is Still Alive". The sketch revolves around Dave dancing to a previously-unreleased Music/{{2Pac}} song which contains references to things that occurred after his death, such as the popularity of [=BlackBerry=] cell phones, ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas'', UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush, Music/{{Eminem}} and the War in Afghanistan. The whole time, Pac insists that the song was written and recorded in 1994. Pac then breaks the fourth wall and starts commenting on things happening in the club, such as calling Dave out for being there when he's got a wife and two kids at home.

* BreakingTheFourthWall: In-Universe example, Music/{{2Pac}} begins rapping about things happening in the club his "old" song is playing in. He criticizes a woman's choice of clothes, admonishes another patron for not tipping the bartender and making the record skip by hitting the DJ's table, and calls out Dave Chappelle for being out clubbing when he has a wife and two kids at home.

-->'''Tyrone:''' That, children, was the first time I [[SexForServices sucked a dick for crack]]!

-->'''Tyrone:''' That, children, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack!

* AdamWesting: Music/IceT's guest appearance AsHimself in "The Playa Haters' Ball" has him playing an exaggerated caricature of his public persona.