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Dave Chappelle: What’s in a Name (2022) | Transcript
Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists…
Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021) | Transcript
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight; and get a…
Dave Chappelle: 8:46 – Transcript
Chappelle touches on Floyd's death and subsequent protests, discusses the history of violence against African-Americans in the United States and their attempts to…
Dave Chappelle: SNL Monologue (2020) – Transcript
Dave Chappelle talks about the 2020 election, COVID-19 and Donald Trump.
Dave Chappelle: HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1998) – Transcript
Don't deal with jails and I don't deal with police. My house got robbed in New York. I didn't even call the police.…
Dave Chappelle Acceptance Speech | 2019 Mark Twain Prize – Transcript
An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathered in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain…
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones | Epilogue: The Punchline – Transcript
Tacked onto the end of the Dave Chappelle's Sticks and Stones is a secret 23-minute special called Epilogue: The Punchline. The hidden special…
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019) – Transcript
Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle is back with an all-new stand-up comedy special, Sticks & Stones, his fifth Netflix Original.
David Chappelle: SNL Monologue [November 12, 2016] – Transcript
Transcript of Dave Chappelle’s opening monologue from November 12, 2016 “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian hosted the late night show for the first…
Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017) – Transcripción Completa
Original English transcript here [“Killing Me Softly with His Song”] ♪ I heard he sang a good song ♪ ♪ I heard he…
Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017) – Transcripción Completa
Original English transcript here [Dave Chappelle] A veces, decir algo gracioso es cruel. ¿Me entienden? Es difícil estar en esa situación. Yo digo…
Dave Chappelle: HBO Half Hour (1998) – Traduzione Italiana
Trascrizione integrale del primo "HBO Comedy Half Hour Special" di Dave Chappelle. Andato in onda il 9 gennaio 1998
Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017) – Transcript
In “The Bird Revelation,” Dave Chappelle addresses accusations against Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K. and Harvey Weinstein with the conspiratorial tone of someone who…
Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017) – Transcript
In "Dave Chappelle: Equanimity," the comedian revels in taking on culture and class, politics and the specter of getting old.
Dave Chappelle: For What It’s Worth (2004) – Transcript
Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while…
Dave Chappelle: Killin’ Them Softly (2000) – Transcript
Wooo! Ya’ll gone make me lose my mind. Up in here! Up in here! Y’all gone make me throw her out. Up in…
Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017) – Transcript
Chappelle gets real about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in a searing stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theatre
Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin (2017) – Transcript
The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2017) Dave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of…