baltimoresun.com – Production of ‘Chappelle’s Show’ suspended:
What the?
This unexpected turn deprives the network of one of its most valuable properties, a sketch-comedy series with a raw, satirical edge that became a critical and popular hit.
Extremely popular? Check.
Last summer Comedy Central signed Chappelle to a deal reportedly worth $50 million for a third and fourth season.
Financial backing? Check.
The two-year agreement also allowed Chappelle to develop other programming for the cable channel
Binding contract? Check.
his series’ first-season DVD sold more than 2 million copies
Proven profitability? Check.
Last season the show was nominated for three Emmys, including outstanding comedy series
Critical acclaim? Check.
Production of the popular Comedy Central series “Chappelle’s Showâ€? has been suspended and its third season’s premiere indefinitely delayed.
Uhhh….
Comedy Central issued a statement Wednesday, saying: “All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future.�
WTF? Did I miss something? This should have been is a done deal: why aren’t they telling us WHY the show’s been suspended?