Published 18:29 IST, February 13th 2021
‘Chappelle’s Show’ returns to Netflix after it was cancelled in November 2020
‘Chappelle’s Show’ is streaming on Netflix once again after it was canceled in November. Read ahead to know everything about ‘Chappelle’s Show’
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Netflix removed ‘Chappelle’s Show’ in late November after comedian complained that Viacom CBS licensed show to Comedy Central without any approval from his side. On Friday, February 12, Dave Chappelle released a surprise clip from a standup performance in which he declared that his show will return to Netflix on same day. Dave Chapelle me this announcement at end of a clip from a performance he did at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q in Austin, Texas. stand up comic also showed his gratitude to Netflix he Ted Sorandos for removing show at his request back in November.
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Why was ‘Chappelle’s Show’ cancelled?
Some fans were wondering 'why was Chappelle's show cancelled?'.In new 10-minute surprise clip, Dave Chappelle said that he will renegotiate his deal with ViacomCBS. clip is titled Redemption Song. Complex revealed that ViacomCBS hasn't well managed details regarding licensing of Chappelle’s Show. In November 2020, according to portal, Chappelle stated that while companies are free to lease shows however y see fit, y typically have to cut a check to creatives once a deal occurs. Chappelle said that ViacomCBS hasn't done this yet, and those viewers who are streaming show are basically “fencing stolen goods.” Check out clip from Dave Chappelle's Instagram account below:
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In video, Chappelle also said that he asked everyone to stop watching and audience listened to him. Finally, he got his show back along with a license and millions of dollars. He thanked everyone for this gesture. Later on in video, he even talked about recovering from COVID-19 and attack on Capitol.
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About Dave Chappelle's show
Dave Chappelle's standup show is created by Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan. Entertainment magazine, TV Guide included show in "TV's Top 100 Shows". Entertainment Weekly also included show in list of "New TV Classics". Dave Chappelle's show is highly acclaimed by critics all around globe.
About Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards as well as a Mark Twain Prize. In 2018, he also played a role in Oscar-nominated A Star IS Born. He even got nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in film. Last year, he also hosted some episodes of Saturday Night Live.
Image Credits: @davechappelle Instagram
18:29 IST, February 13th 2021