Post by david g. on Mar 14, 2006 9:28:06 GMT -5
CHAPPELLE, TUCKER PERFORM AT COMEDY FEST: Comics surprise Wayans event; plus, ‘Def Comedy Jam’ may return to HBO.
*Fans at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen got an unexpected treat Thursday night with impromptu standup performances from Dave Chappelle and Chris Tucker.
During a show hosted by Damon Wayans, Tucker took the stage unexpectedly and began riffing on[glow=red,2,300] Michael[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]Jackson[/glow], thingy Cheney and war correspondents, among other topics.
Chappelle was introduced as the night's last performer and included in his act the topics of homophobia, Mexicans selling oranges on freeways and being Muslim-American. His 25-minute set also featured jokes about meeting other celebrities, such as Jessica Simpson and a "Will & Grace" actor.
The comedian also addressed the drama surrounding his sudden trip to Africa last year and the resulting hiatus of Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show.” After a “Karate Kid” reference, he joked that the network put a leg sweep on him and his show. He closed by stating that during his absence, he may have been the first missing African-American ever that the U.S. has bothered to look for.
Chappelle and Tucker also appeared at Friday’s special screening of "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" and Saturday’s Freedom of Speech Award salute to HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.” Tucker was a last minute addition to the performance list, replacing Cedric the Entertainer.
During the event, Chappelle suggested a revival of the popular stand-up showcase where alumns would be invited back to play slightly longer sets. Fellow alums Tucker, Adele Givens and Bill Bellamy – also on hand for the tribute – backed the idea of a return.
"I got 10 minutes I'm saving," Chappelle said to audience cheers. "If you do it, I'll do it."
"Def Comedy" director/executive producer Stan Lathan was also behind the revival show. HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that the proposed reunion show is in the works, stating, “We're going to do it."
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*Fans at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen got an unexpected treat Thursday night with impromptu standup performances from Dave Chappelle and Chris Tucker.
During a show hosted by Damon Wayans, Tucker took the stage unexpectedly and began riffing on[glow=red,2,300] Michael[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]Jackson[/glow], thingy Cheney and war correspondents, among other topics.
Chappelle was introduced as the night's last performer and included in his act the topics of homophobia, Mexicans selling oranges on freeways and being Muslim-American. His 25-minute set also featured jokes about meeting other celebrities, such as Jessica Simpson and a "Will & Grace" actor.
The comedian also addressed the drama surrounding his sudden trip to Africa last year and the resulting hiatus of Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show.” After a “Karate Kid” reference, he joked that the network put a leg sweep on him and his show. He closed by stating that during his absence, he may have been the first missing African-American ever that the U.S. has bothered to look for.
Chappelle and Tucker also appeared at Friday’s special screening of "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" and Saturday’s Freedom of Speech Award salute to HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.” Tucker was a last minute addition to the performance list, replacing Cedric the Entertainer.
During the event, Chappelle suggested a revival of the popular stand-up showcase where alumns would be invited back to play slightly longer sets. Fellow alums Tucker, Adele Givens and Bill Bellamy – also on hand for the tribute – backed the idea of a return.
"I got 10 minutes I'm saving," Chappelle said to audience cheers. "If you do it, I'll do it."
"Def Comedy" director/executive producer Stan Lathan was also behind the revival show. HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that the proposed reunion show is in the works, stating, “We're going to do it."
eurweb.com/story/eur25321.cfm