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His First TV Interview: Why Comedian Dav...

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Original Air Date: February 3, 2006

Dave Chappelle was the hottest comedian in the country until he disappeared. In his first television interview at the time, Dave Chappelle talks to Oprah about his decision to walk off the set of his hit television show and away from $50 million. He also discusses whether he'll return to the show that made him a household name.

 

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