Mavrik Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 NEW YORK - Comedy Central star Dave Chappelle has checked himself into a mental health facility in South Africa, the magazine Entertainment Weekly reported on Wednesday. The comedian's whereabouts and condition have been unknown since Comedy Central abruptly announced last week that the planned May 31 launch of the third season of "Chappelle's Show" had been postponed and production halted. Chappelle flew from Newark, N.J., to South Africa on April 28 for treatment, said the magazine, quoting a source close to the show it would not identify. Entertainment Weekly said it had corroborating sources for its story. "We don't know where he is," Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said. "We've heard about South Africa. We don't know. We haven't talked to Dave." Chappelle's spokesman, Matt Labov, would not comment on the magazine's story. "It seems like the issues he's contending with are really quite serious," said Dade Hayes, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly. "It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion." The magazine's sources say Chappelle is still in the facility, which was not named, Hayes said. Chappelle's representatives have denied that the comedian was abusing drugs. Chappelle reportedly signed a $50 million deal with Comedy Central for two more seasons of his show, a payday made possible because of the explosive sales of the show's first season DVD. The magazine said Chappelle had shot four to five episodes' worth of sketches for the new season, but none of its onstage introductions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 This really blows because Dave Chappelle is a genius and I've loved his show and he was great in Half Baked. Hope he's well soon and we can get back the funniest show on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 **cough**ANDYKAUFMAN**cough** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 **cough**ANDYKAUFMAN**cough** I'm with you - this could all turn out to be a publicity stunt. But if its true, get well soon Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Samuel Jackson, it'll get ya drunk You'll be ****in fat girls in no time You might even fight a nigga or two Mmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmm bitch!!! -Dave Chappelle- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 This really blows because Dave Chappelle is a genius Funny yes, Genius No. His best show was a hollywood story from Charlie Murphy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Man it's amazing how depressing $50 Million Dollars can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Depression....too much smoke and drink. Who knows the real reason? Rumor has it, Dave likes to par-tay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 the almighty dollar can cause a lot of pain & pressure. not sure why I said that really, as if i'd know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Funny yes, Genius No. His best show was a hollywood story from Charlie Murphy! I don't think he meant genius in terms of Einstein or that like, I believe he meant it in terms of comedy, and Dave does have a genius level IQ, for comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 yru dat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 i think i mean't tru dat. ( this is not a cheap ploy to boost my post count, I really am that stupid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 So why not edit it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 So why not edit it? well, umm, perhaps its cause i'm too stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 well, umm, perhaps its cause i'm too stupid? Ah! Another pupil for the JN University of the Internet (notable graduates include Happy Jack and bren). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Ah! Another pupil for the JN University of the Internet (notable graduates include Happy Jack and bren). What a stellar graduation class... no really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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