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Ted Sarandos Defends Giving Netflix Comedy Specials to Dave Chappelle and Tony Hinchcliffe: 'You Can't Say That's Not Funny'


Published on 2025-03-28 17:44:19 - TheWrap
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  • Netflix head Ted Sarandos is once again sticking to his guns when it comes to the streamer's comedy specials. During a conversation Friday at the Paley Center for Media in New York that TheWrap attended,

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, defended the platform's decision to feature comedy specials from controversial comedians Dave Chappelle and Tony Hinchcliffe, arguing that comedy inherently involves pushing boundaries and that not all humor will appeal to everyone. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sarandos emphasized that while some might find Chappelle's and Hinchcliffe's material offensive, it doesn't mean the content isn't funny or valuable to others. He highlighted the importance of free speech in comedy, suggesting that the audience should have the choice to watch or not watch, rather than having content censored or removed due to controversy. This stance comes amidst ongoing debates about the balance between freedom of expression and the potential harm caused by certain types of humor.

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