Chapelle's Show

[Mr. Fusion]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The third explanation is that he simply freaked out over the $50 mil. That he just wasn't ready for the pressure of having to deliver $50 million worth of comedy.

I bet you're right, that it's because of all three. There was a similar article in Newsweek, saying that he's having a lot of trouble handling the pressure because he's always played second fiddle or been the plucky comic relief.

Hope he resumes production soon, it's rare that there's a genuine, bonafide hit on the airwaves AND that the public recognizes it.