David Letterman Pokes Fun at Dave Chappelle Hollywood Bowl Attack – The Hollywood Reporter
David Letterman took to the stage for Friday’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival event and appeared in response to the recent attack on Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl.
Letterman hosted a comedy show live from the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles that also featured fellow comics Rosebud Baker, Phil Wang, and Sam Morril. Early in the evening, CBS’s longtime late-night keyman thanked the audience for attending and then explicitly mentioned Chappelle being hacked Tuesday night at another Netflix Is a Joke event.
On Saturday, Netflix shared social media footage of Letterman’s show and streaming service titled “David Letterman on the Dave Chappelle Incident,” though the clip doesn’t include him. mention Chappelle’s name.
In the video, the 75-year-old star can be seen adjusting her glasses, suddenly appearing startled and running to the side of the stage. After regaining his composure, Letterman quipped, “I’m sorry – I thought I saw a man come in here.” Then he pretended to be listening to someone in the audience and said, “Is that just a waiter? I’m so sorry. It’s just a bit alarming – you know what I mean? “
Letterman went on to say, “Out of respect for the people who come in here, let me just say this: When the show’s over, I’ll be in the lobby, and if anyone wants to come and hit me, my God, please come and hit me. come. out.” Then he pretended to be looking for an arm when he asked, “How many of you want to hit me right now?”
Chappelle was performing Tuesday when a man rushed onto the stage, pinned him to the ground and pointed a mock gun at the comedian, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspect, later identified as Isaiah Lee, 23, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. After the LA County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that it declined to pursue felony charges, the LA City Attorney’s Office filed four misdemeanor charges against Lee.
During a secret meeting at the Comedy Store late on Thursday, Chappelle addressed the incident, which came a day after his agent said the star would not let the attack “overshadow the magic” ” during his Hollywood Bowl shows.
