tehhunter Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Link This is an interview with Charlie Murphy from chappelle's show from TV Guide. In it, it discloses Chappelle's Show is over. Done. Fin. Charlie Murphy wants people to know he's no Frank Stallone or Tito Jackson. He's no "not-as-famous-sibling" gimmick. Judging by the sales for Chappelle's Show DVDs, many may already be well aware of this. After spending more than a decade in the shadow of his superstar brother, Eddie, Murphy's antics as a cast member on Chappelle's have finally made him his own man. Currently he is selling out comedy clubs and has a slate of movies, the last of which, King's Ransom, recently hit video stores. Insider spoke with Murphy about his career and the fate of the show that spurred millions to holler, "I'm Rick James, bitch!" TV Guide: Your first introduction to show business was as your brother Eddie's bodyguard. Now you're coming off a major role on one of the most popular shows on TV. Did you foresee that kind of career path? Charlie Murphy: No. I never really had any clear-cut path in mind. When I was working as a bodyguard, I came across all these people who were involved in show business and I got to be like a fly on the wall. I learned a lot from that. TV Guide: Is it difficult to be a performer who happens to be related to Eddie Murphy? Murphy: You've got to remember, my brother is universally recognized as one of the best stand-ups ever. So there's going be those who say, "Wait a minute, this guy is Eddie's older brother. That means that the whole time we were enjoying Eddie this guy was around. Why wasn't he doing it then?" The consensus might be, "Maybe it's because he sucks or wasn't good." I erase that by showing up. TV Guide: Critics trashed King's Ransom, but in quite a few of those reviews you were singled out for being really funny. Are you the only thing that makes the movie worth watching? Murphy: I do end up being the guy that a lot of people like when they're watching the movie, but it's not like I'm the main character. I did King's Ransom right after coming off the second season of Chappelle's Show, so other people involved in King's Ransom got bigger billing, more money, bigger parts, the whole nine. I didn't complain about that. I went and did the best job possible � another instance of Charlie paying his dues. TV Guide: What is the status Chappelle's Show's third season? [Titular host Dave Chappelle went AWOL in May, bringing production to a halt.] Will it ever air? Murphy: Nah, not on television. We shot over half the season, man. Season 3 is ready. But if they're not going to show it right now... when? Are they going to show it next year? TV Guide: What do you think Comedy Central will do with the eight episodes that have already been shot? Murphy: I don't know. They had a big screening where they looked at the episodes and everyone was happy with what they had. They have possession of it. [My guess is] it'll go straight to DVD and they'll say, "Here's the Season 2 DVD for sale for Christmas � and it [will have] Season 3's unseen footage." TV Guide: So is that it for Chappelle's Show? Murphy: Chappelle's Show is over, man. Done. 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. There's no way to get around it. It's a new day. I'm disappointed it ended the way it did, but I'm not angry with anybody. 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. The two seasons I acted on that show made me a star. Now I can go out and do stand-up. 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. tehhunter cries in a corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandVictim Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 1. This should be in Movies & TV. 2. Yes! Maybe retards will stop quoting it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehhunter Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 1. This should be in Movies & TV. 2. Yes! Maybe retards will stop quoting it now. I figured that Chappelle's Show has a much wider impact than just the TV forum, and thus General Chat should be its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo 7 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 1. This should be in Movies & TV. 2. Yes! Maybe retards will stop quoting it now. I figured that Chappelle's Show has a much wider impact than just the TV forum, and thus General Chat should be its place. Why would you think that? Meh, the show sucked. Only a few episodes were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I am lucky that not many people quote that rick james shtick where Im at, which allows me to do it Pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9jkearse3 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 its official....god hates us! WHY!!!!!.....nman did i ever love that show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barguast Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I figured that Chappelle's Show has a much wider impact than just the TV forum, and thus General Chat should be its place. I don't even know who he is... Moved to Movies & TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodprior383 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I only liked a few shows. Most of them were boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 About time. That show sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo 7 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 About time. That show sucked. Yeah. People treated this show as if it was the best thing since sliced bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafia Righthand_Man Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Goddamnit, this sucks. It's one of the few shows I actually enjoy watching on TV, on one of the few channels I actually watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandVictim Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I used to like it I really did since Season 1, but then the teenybopper sh*t generation got hold of it and starting saying "I'm Rick Jame Bitch" EVERY F*CKING CHANCE they could squeeze it in to a conversation. "Mom, I have AIDS " "I'm Rick James bitch!" It was the same with Napoleon Dynamite I liked it, it was a cute little movie, then I stopped into Hot Topic to admire human retardation. And then: Napoleon Dynamite Skills Pin Napoleon Dynamite Chatting Online T-Shirt Napoleon Dynamite Flippin' Sweet Wristband Napoleon Dynamite Liger Patch Napoleon Dynamite Vote for Pedro Postcard Napoleon Dynamite Vote for Pedro Shoelaces Napoleon Dynamite Happy Hands Air Freshener Napoleon Dynamite Dang! Tank Napoleon Dynamite What the Heck Tee Napoleon Dynamite Liger G-String This is one of thirteen pages worth of worthless merchandise. Every sheep that goes into Hot Topic thinking they are in some way hurting the establishment: Shut the f*ck up. ..Erm, I got off topic, anyway, I quote: Look assholes, it's funny when Dave Chappelle says it, not you. Thank you Maddox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuroki Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Chapelle's Show was like a giant slurry late-night talk show skits put together. It didn't deserve it's own 22-minute timeslot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehhunter Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 For any of you that say the show sucked, you obviously never watched it. Barguast, I would bet you don't live in America, as he became mega-popular. Anyways, he is also an avid video game player. That makes him our brethren. So stop being a douche, dublo. If you don't like him, then get out of the thread. No one needs your whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdogg Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Why!? Why?! This was a fu*king good show. Thus it must be short lived. For any of you that say the show sucked, you obviously never watched it. Barguast, I would bet you don't live in America, as he became mega-popular. I agree. Just beacuse you didn't find it funny doesn't mean it sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuj Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Whoever didn't find this show funny was obviously offended on some level. It's a shame that the show is being cancelled. It WAS the best thing on TV, despite what many say. I guess its time for Comedy Central to shrivel back up and die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 What? He's so funny though! They can't do this ! <3 Tricycle Propaganda Monster FBI Connection <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Miffusle Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I loved this show. More than anything else on TV. I just hope Dave Chappelle will at least continue his comedy carrier. I found his stand up funnier than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehhunter Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Whoever didn't find this show funny was obviously offended on some level. It's a shame that the show is being cancelled. It WAS the best thing on TV, despite what many say. I guess its time for Comedy Central to shrivel back up and die. Comedy Central isn't cancelling it. They really, really want him to come back, hence the $50 million dollar salary. Dave didn't want the show to get whored and become sh*tty like mind of mencia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganja_man_biatch Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Damn, that was like one of the few shows i watch on tv, it's kinda ashame, or it could be some kinda publicity stunt, who knows. but i do think chappelle will come backmighten be for a long while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo 7 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 For any of you that say the show sucked, you obviously never watched it. Barguast, I would bet you don't live in America, as he became mega-popular. Anyways, he is also an avid video game player. That makes him our brethren. So stop being a douche, dublo. If you don't like him, then get out of the thread. No one needs your whining. Don't forget to tell everyone else who thought it was sh*t to get outta the thread. Douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayo Puño Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 What? He's so funny though! They can't do this ! Nobody is doing this to him, this is all on his will, he wants it. Try reading the facts before making a statement. This is too bad, anuj is right, although very overwhored, it ws funny, and this is too bad. I bet in a couple years they'll relesae the few episodes they shot on dvd anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9jkearse3 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 yeah Rayo is right "they" arent doing this chapelle just doesnt want to do it anymore so all we can do is thank him for 2 hilarous seasons....and give him a cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandVictim Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Is he going to keep the 50 million dollars I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogan Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Damn, that sucks. As many have said (or a few have said) this was one of the only tv shows I actually enjoyed watching. I just hope something similar comes on the air in the next few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 What? He's so funny though! They can't do this ! Nobody is doing this to him, this is all on his will, he wants it. Try reading the facts before making a statement. This is too bad, anuj is right, although very overwhored, it ws funny, and this is too bad. I bet in a couple years they'll relesae the few episodes they shot on dvd anyway. I know, but still, it depresses me. It tells you something about the man though. You give him a ton of money and he cracks not thinking he's funny enough, he doesn't get that they're paying him because he's funny. <3 Tricycle Propaganda Monster FBI Connection <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehhunter Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 For any of you that say the show sucked, you obviously never watched it. Barguast, I would bet you don't live in America, as he became mega-popular. Anyways, he is also an avid video game player. That makes him our brethren. So stop being a douche, dublo. If you don't like him, then get out of the thread. No one needs your whining. Don't forget to tell everyone else who thought it was sh*t to get outta the thread. Douche. Dublo: You are possibly the most irritating person I've ever seen on this forum. From your shot-to-pieces conspiracy theories to infiltrating threads just to get your two-cents in. This is not a debate, you dolt. That board is seven links down. You must have missed it on your way to post "MOON LANDINGZ = FAKE! (w/ proof)" or something similiar. This is a thread for Chappelle's Show ending and fans remembering it. Call me a douche, will you? Fine. f*ck off. No one who watche(d)s the show regularly cares two sh*ts about your opinion. So, get the f*ck out of my thead then. There is no argument here. If you are so inclined, take it to D&D to get another worthless debate topic under your belt. Thanks. I hope you die in a tire fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo 7 Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 For any of you that say the show sucked, you obviously never watched it. Barguast, I would bet you don't live in America, as he became mega-popular. Anyways, he is also an avid video game player. That makes him our brethren. So stop being a douche, dublo. If you don't like him, then get out of the thread. No one needs your whining. Don't forget to tell everyone else who thought it was sh*t to get outta the thread. Douche. Dublo: You are possibly the most irritating person I've ever seen on this forum. From your shot-to-pieces conspiracy theories to infiltrating threads just to get your two-cents in. This is not a debate, you dolt. That board is seven links down. You must have missed it on your way to post "MOON LANDINGZ = FAKE! (w/ proof)" or something similiar. This is a thread for Chappelle's Show ending and fans remembering it. Call me a douche, will you? Fine. f*ck off. No one who watche(d)s the show regularly cares two sh*ts about your opinion. So, get the f*ck out of my thead then. There is no argument here. If you are so inclined, take it to D&D to get another worthless debate topic under your belt. Thanks. I hope you die in a tire fire. Nice work on bringing up something that has nothing to do with this thread. I can say my opinion on this show, I don't give a sh*t what you say. I don't see in your first post "Now people, you can only say good things about the show in here. Its for us fans." Get f*cked you neurotic little sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLorenzo Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Meh, the show got stale after the fourth epsiode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo 7 Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Meh, the show got stale after the fourth epsiode. Watch out, hunter might flame you. Ok, the show did have some great sketches, such as Tyrone, The real World, Rick james etc. But alot of the stuff was rubbish aswell, season 2 wasn't much to rant about. I just think the good stuff was minimal and there was too much filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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