What's in a Name?
- TV Special
- 2022
- 39m
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Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."
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I love Dave but there was way more monologue than comedy in this special. Still interesting to hear about his life and what he's gone through but he could really use a bit more humility. Comes off as extremely arrogant at times. Confidence is one thing, but stay humble, my friend. You are not a god. 🤷♀️ Also, more comedy than drama please 👏
I love Dave but there was way more monologue than comedy in this special. Still interesting to hear about his life and what he's gone through but he could really use a bit more humility. Comes off as extremely arrogant at times. Confidence is one thing, but stay humble, my friend. You are not a god. 🤷♀️ Also, more comedy than drama please 👏
I love Dave but there was way more monologue than comedy in this special. Still interesting to hear about his life and what he's gone through but he could really use a bit more humility. Comes off as extremely arrogant at times. Confidence is one thing, but stay humble, my friend. You are not a god. 🤷♀️ Also, more comedy than drama please 👏
Haters gonna hate and they just show their bias and their lack of knowledge and empathy.
This "special" is a gem for fans, but not a special in the literal sense of the word. Dave reflects on his time at Duke Ellington and debunks the allegation of being a gender bigot. People are way to narrow-minded and overly sensitive and refuse to listen to context or take the context into consideration. Does Dave give you the biggest belly laughs ever? Well, sometimes he does, but he always makes you think and that's his superpower.
The ending is beautiful and explains the reason for showing this speech to the world.
I'm so glad he's coming to Amsterdam and I'll be able to see him live for the very first time.
Chris Rock will be there too.
This "special" is a gem for fans, but not a special in the literal sense of the word. Dave reflects on his time at Duke Ellington and debunks the allegation of being a gender bigot. People are way to narrow-minded and overly sensitive and refuse to listen to context or take the context into consideration. Does Dave give you the biggest belly laughs ever? Well, sometimes he does, but he always makes you think and that's his superpower.
The ending is beautiful and explains the reason for showing this speech to the world.
I'm so glad he's coming to Amsterdam and I'll be able to see him live for the very first time.
Chris Rock will be there too.
Dave Chappelle is one of if the best comedian to live in this and last century. This story has touched me as it should touch anyone who has a heart and believes in artistic expression and the freedom to practice it without interference. He tells it like it is and very humble at that. You will not be disappointed.
Enjoy And Thank you Dave Cheppelle from the bottom of my heart.
Enjoy And Thank you Dave Cheppelle from the bottom of my heart.
We're all sick of it and you help us escape it with comedy and glaringly obvious insights that so many people can't see for some reason. Never back down!
Dave Chappelle is a brilliant comedian and in this special at the the Duke Ellington School, which was to be renamed in his honor, he reminisces of attending the school to learn how to act in order to become a stand up comedian. A comic at a club advised him to do so.
His previous TV concert, The Closer contained material considered offensive to some viewers. I found it to be extremely funny. I need my comedy to be uncomfortable at times and, as with George Carlin and Sam Kinison, Chappelle is unafraid to wade into verboten subject matter.
Dave is at his best as he describes his first season on network television and his decision to walk away from a skyrocketing career and travel to Africa for some time away from show business.
He closes with an excellent new name for the theater. Do not miss What's in a Name?
His previous TV concert, The Closer contained material considered offensive to some viewers. I found it to be extremely funny. I need my comedy to be uncomfortable at times and, as with George Carlin and Sam Kinison, Chappelle is unafraid to wade into verboten subject matter.
Dave is at his best as he describes his first season on network television and his decision to walk away from a skyrocketing career and travel to Africa for some time away from show business.
He closes with an excellent new name for the theater. Do not miss What's in a Name?
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- TriviaThis comedy special was Dedicated to the Late comedian, Norm Macdonald.
- ConnectionsReferences Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000)
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- 戴夫·查普尔:名无所谓
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- Washington, District of Columbia, USA(Duke Ellington School of The Arts)
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- Runtime39 minutes
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