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The most talked-about moment from Netflix’s first-ever comedy festival – perhaps one of the most talked-about moments from any comedy performance in recent memory – isn’t coming to streaming.
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00:00The most talked-about moment from Netflix's first-ever comedy festival is sadly not coming to streaming.
00:06Netflix announced a list of content being released from its Netflix is a Joke Fest,
00:10and Dave Chappelle's Hollywood Bowl event where the comedian was attacked on stage was not included.
00:16But it's not because of the attack.
00:17The streamer made it clear before the festival that the comedian's set was not being taped for a special.
00:22Chappelle had his own cameras present to film the show,
00:25so professionally shot footage of the attack likely does exist and could eventually see the light of day in some fashion,
00:32but it's not a part of Netflix's plans.
00:34Instead, some of the specials Netflix will be airing include That's My Time with David Letterman on June 7th and 12th,
00:40a tribute to Bob Saget on June 10th, Amy Schumer's Parental Advisory on June 11th,
00:45and among others, Pete Davidson Presents The Best Friends on June 13th.
00:49The biggest special plan doesn't yet have an air date.
00:52Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias playing a sold-out show at Dodger Stadium.
00:56For more on this story, head to THR.com.
00:59And for the latest entertainment news and updates, keep watching The Hollywood Reporter News.
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