TV series

Chappelle's Show

2003–2006 · 3 seasons

A sharp, unpredictable sketch show that mixes laid-back stand-up with fearless, often uncomfortable social satire.

Created by: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Jelani Jeffries

Tagline: If making fun of people was against the law, he'd be a lifer.
Overview: Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.

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Created by: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Jelani Jeffries

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
media
celebrity
class
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong

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Action	3
Horror	1
Humour	9
Realism	6
Romance	2
Tension	4
Darkness	6
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: comedy
Created by: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
Written by: Norman Lear, Neal Brennan, Nick Kroll, Dave Chappelle
Starring: Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Jelani Jeffries, Marisa DeVonish, Funkmaster Flex, Big Tigger, Carson Daly, Talib Kweli
Length: 3 seasons, 28 episodes, 22 min each
Network: Comedy Central
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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