Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted this sketch-comedy show, which parodied many aspects of American culture, including racial stereotypes, politics and pop culture.
Best known for the Charlie Murphy sketches that gave Chappelle his unwanted catchphrase (“I’m Rick James, Bitch!”), the show was rife with depictions of thug life and drug references – from Mary Jane to the biggies.
Chappelle appeared as several recurring characters, including cocaine dealer Tron Carter, who becomes the richest man in America; squeaky-voiced crack addict Tyrone Biggums; News 3 anchor Chuck Taylor (played by Chappelle in white face makeup); Leonard Washington and “Silky” Johnson.
Dave’s guests included Susan Sarandon, Ice-T, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, CeeLo Green, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Arsenio Hall, Spike Lee, Sally Jessy Raphael, De La Soul, Charo, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Ron Jeremy and Rick James.
The show was cut short when Chappelle abruptly quit mid-production for the third season and left for South Africa, leaving behind his wife, family, colleagues, friends, and a $50 million deal with Comedy Central.
Dave Chappelle
Donnell Rawlings
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Chappelle appeared as several recurring characters, including cocaine dealer Tron Carter, who becomes the richest man in America; squeaky-voiced crack addict Tyrone Biggums; News 3 anchor Chuck Taylor (played by Chappelle in white face makeup); Leonard Washington and “Silky” Johnson.
