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DAVE CHAPPELLE: “THE AGE OF SPIN” AND “DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS”
March 21, 2017  | By David Bianculli

Netflix, 3:00 a.m. ET

 

SPECIAL PREMIERES: Since Dave Chappelle walked away from Comedy Central and his popular, very funny series in 2005, he hasn’t gotten any less funny. He’s just spent the time, since his extended break, doing live standup appearances around the country – including one hilarious stop in Philadelphia, which I saw as he made one of his first return appearances. But Chappelle hasn’t made a TV standup special in the dozen years since his abrupt departure. Until now, when Netflix today presents a pair of standup Chappelle specials – one filmed in Los Angeles, the other in Austin, Texas. They aren’t super-topical or brand new, so don’t tune in for reactions to the latest Trump tweets and revelations. But for the Age of Spin special, especially, wait for what he has to say about Bill Cosby. It’s a lot, and it’s very thoughtful.

 
 
 
 
 
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