The Dave Chappell Show is Over
By Kelly Richardson
Comedy Central's hit television show The Dave Chappell Show looks like it is ending for good. In an exclusive interview, actor Charlie Murphy, brother of comedian Eddie Murphy, tells reporters that Chappell's sudden retreat to South Africa has left media production on the third season in limbo.
TV Guide reports that the Dave Chappell Show is officially over. After two blockbuster seasons that saw Comedy Central's rating shoot through the roof, it seems that differences between the star and the media production company have become too difficult to overcome. The shows demise is a blow to Comedy Central as it was banking on a third season of the show to continue to improve their standing.
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The Dave Chappell Show
- Why He Left. Dave has said he left for South Africa because he was unhappy with the direction of his show and denied reports of drug or mental problems.
- Soaring Sales. Comedy Central sold another 400,000 copies last week of its DVD of the show's second season, for a total of 1.4 million in total sales so far.
- High Opinions. Media production analyst Larry Gerbrandt said an original series that breaks through the clutter to become a hit is an invaluable commodity.
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Your Media Production Career
- Environment. As a media production professional, you will be working in the high tech world of sit-com sets in Hollywood.
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- Education. A media production program is typically a two or four year program, depending on the level of expertise you wish to acquire.
About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines. Kelly holds a bachelor degree in English and master degree in education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.
