Isaac Hayes quits ‘South Park’

[slydog75]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11812699/

I like how they point out that he didn't have any problems with the shows they did on Christianity (or for that matter Mormon's).

My two favorite episodes where the ones on Scientology and Mormonism..

Link edited for accuracy!

[filburt1]

Bad link; better: http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=televisionNews&storyID=2006-03-13T215828Z_01_N13192246_RTRIDST_0_TELEVISION-SOUTHPARK-DC.XML

[SparkleMotion]

He hasn't played along for a long time now anyway. After his hospitalization last year I figured he was out anyway.

[Turtleboy]

I read that the Xenu worshippers actually convinced Paramount (or whoever) never to show that episode ever again.

[SparkleMotion]

That would be an interesting read, TB. Got a link for something like that?

Never mind...I found one at Ananova: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1688100.html?menu=

[sWampy]

That would be an interesting read, TB. Got a link for something like that?
They most likely got google to not let you search for that. ;-)

[choccy]

In an interview with Reuters late last year, Hayes talked about a foundation he formed to bring Scientology-based study techniques to underperforming inner-city schools in America, in partnership with fellow devotee Lisa Marie Presley.

"But it's not religious," he said then. "It's just something that people need." Hayes described himself as a Baptist by birth who has spent 14 years as a follower of Scientology.

It's never "religious" as long as it's YOUR religion :rolleyes:

[Turtleboy]

Here it was killed in the UK
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/19/south_park_axed/

[SparkleMotion]

It's available to download in its entirety (in .RM format :rolleyes: ) here: http://www.scientomogy.info/south-park.htm

[LoadStar]

I read that the Xenu worshippers actually convinced Paramount (or whoever) never to show that episode ever again.

Just to clarify, this was strictly in the UK, as far as I know. I believe it's still in the Comedy Central rotation... not sure about the syndicated version though.

[jpm37]

The Scientology episode is on Comedy Central this Wednesday at 10pm. So much for it being axed from the rotation.

[SparkleMotion]

Wikipedia suggested it was because of the UK's more liberal slander/libel-related laws that will prevent it from airing in England. In fact, at the end of the episode "Cruise" yells "I'll sue you in England!" implying exactly that.

Remember, too, that every cast and crew member was named Smith for that one as well. :D

[Turtleboy]

The Scientology episode is on Comedy Central this Wednesday at 10pm. So much for it being axed from the rotation.

If and when it airs, I'll retract my statement.

[RegBarc]

“South Park” co-creator Matt Stone responded sharply in an interview with The Associated Press Monday, saying, “This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology... He has no problem — and he’s cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians.”

http://www.theimperials.net/imphky07/images/owned.jpg

[jpm37]

If and when it airs, I'll retract my statement.
No need to retract your statement, it WAS killed in the UK. I just wasn't aware that it was only the UK. It will be on this Wed., I've seen commercials for it already... they are airing the "most controversial" episodes until the new season starts.

[pawchikapawpaw]

well, i suppose that's a good thing for southpark, it keeps them from doing an awkward tribute when isaac hayes finally croaks.

y'all are glib.

[jsmeeker]

I'll miss Chef.

[choccy]

It's available to download in its entirety (in .RM format :rolleyes: ) here: http://www.scientomogy.info/south-park.htm

Wow! Another .info site that's worth visiting.

That's like 2 out of hundreds of thousands now :)

[smak]

The funny thing is, as far as I know, everything they said about the Mormons and Scientologist belief's was 100% true.

-smak-

[Turtleboy]

The funny thing is, as far as I know, everything they said about the Mormons and Scientologist belief's was 100% true.

-smak-

Don't forget Jewbilee!

[slydog75]

The funny thing is, as far as I know, everything they said about the Mormons and Scientologist belief's was 100% true.

-smak-

I'm pretty sure they distorted things just a bit with the Mormons (I looked alot of it up at the time, but don't remember the details anymore) though the basic story was pretty much correct. As far as Scientology, yep, dead on!

[newsposter]

2 pts to them for not enforcing/suing or whatever. In today's litigious society, that says something.

[jpm37]

Don't forget Jewbilee!
"I demand... macaroni pictures." - Moses

http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/images/309/309_big_mo.gif

[RegBarc]

"I demand... macaroni pictures." - Moses

http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/images/309/309_big_mo.gif
The first thing I thought when I saw that picture was, "since when did South Park loose its Yiddish Cup?"

Fof and Turtle might get that one...

[mtnagel]

I pretty sure I just read in my Rolling Stone article about Scientology that it was pulled and they weren't going to air that episode anymore.

ETA: Found it here (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/9363363/inside_scientology): The church has a storied reputation for squelching its critics through litigation, and according to some reports, intimidation (a trait that may explain why the creators of South Park jokingly attributed every credit on its November 2005 sendup of Scientology to the fictional John and Jane Smith; Paramount, reportedly under pressure, has agreed not to rerun the episode here or to air it in England). Obviously they may have got it wrong. BTW, very interesting article if you have the time.

[heyitscory]

I hope Chef is going to have a spectacular death.

I'm a little disappointed in the man.

No... very disappointed.

[slydog75]

Theyr'e definetely still planning on airing it again Wednesday:

http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_schedule/index.jhtml?dayName=Wed&month=Mar&dayNum=15&year=2006

[smak]

I'm pretty sure they distorted things just a bit with the Mormons (I looked alot of it up at the time, but don't remember the details anymore) though the basic story was pretty much correct. As far as Scientology, yep, dead on!

The funny thing is, right after the airing of the Scientology episode the first time, i was driving on Hollywood blvd, and they really do have some tables set up with a "personality test". It was hilarious after watching that show.

-smak-

[heyitscory]

Some people say churches are good for making business contacts.

If I ever go back to that dream of voice acting, I am totally going to pretend to be a Scientologist. Then when I get famous I'll go back to being nothing.

(They let you leave, right? It's not like the Crips, is it? Blood in, Blood Out?) :eek:



<related thought>
If Gene Roddenbery had created his own religion it would be WAY cooler. Same with George Lucas.

...but don't ask me to choose between the two.
</thought>

[RickStrobel]

As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years...Didn't seem to bother him in the movie when Chef's military (all-black) unit's role in the war is that of Operation Human Shield.

[choccy]

Didn't seem to bother him in the movie when Chef's military (all-black) unit's role in the war is that of Operation Human Shield.

Yeah, but Chef was against the plan, and eventually lead his troops to "operation human shield my ass!" avoding the first wave of Canadian bombs.

[cheesesteak]

Isaac Haye's Shaft. The 2nd greatest movie sountrack ever.

[Gromit]

I pretty sure I just read in my Rolling Stone article about Scientology that it was pulled and they weren't going to air that episode anymore.

ETA: Found it here (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/9363363/inside_scientology): Obviously they may have got it wrong. BTW, very interesting article if you have the time.

I'm in the middle of that article it's pure comedy gold.

When will Tom Cruise move objects with his mind or show us how he can leave his physical body? :D

[sWampy]

Can't believe snopes has nothing on if Scientology was created as a bar bet or not.

http://tafkac.org/religion/hubbard_heinlein_bet.html

[mtnagel]

I'm in the middle of that article it's pure comedy gold.

When will Tom Cruise move objects with his mind or show us how he can leave his physical body? :DI don't want to get the thread locked, but it is very interesting to get a look inside what they believe. What I think is shocking is the costs associated with it. I won't say anything else ;)

[busyba]

Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored
Uhhhhhh... why? A lot of people often spout that line, and frankly, I never got it.

If you believe something stupid, you should expect to get called on it. You shouldn't get a free pass on it just because you cloak your stupid beliefs under the mantle of "religion".

Everyone should certainly respect your right to have stupid beliefs, but that only means that one shouldn't prevent you from having them, not that one can not stand up and point out that they are stupid.

I don't have to respect your beliefs to respect your right to your beliefs.

[Figaro]

should this thread be merged with the TV Talk one?

[janry]

I hope South Park does an episode about Chef leaving. Maybe something along the line of him moving from the town because of the white women wanting to use him without pay. Stick in a voice that is real high since Mr. Hayes won't be available.

[Figaro]

No they should make him a mute and say that he hasn't felt like talking ever since Tom Cruise left town.

[Turtleboy]

The Scientology episode is on Comedy Central this Wednesday at 10pm. So much for it being axed from the rotation.

I heard they didn't show it last night even though it was in the guide data.

[SparkleMotion]

Crap--either way I forgot to set it up to record. D'oh! :mad:

[Savafan1]

They should play his comments from when he was Opie and Anthony saying that you shouldn't take South Park seriously when he was asked about the scientology episode.

[choccy]

I say keep Chef and ridicule scientology endlessly using the character and samples of Isaac from previous episodes :)

[slydog75]

I heard they didn't show it last night even though it was in the guide data.


Did they show it or not? Anyone know?

[4inziksych]

No it was the salty balls episode, but it was supposed to be the Scientology one.\

I wonder why they're not playing it if they are so defensively saying he's wrong. maybe they want him to come back.

[SparkleMotion]

I checked the guide info last night and there are lots of South Parks in it, but "Trapped in the Closet" is not one of them.

[newsposter]

Did you see chef on 70s show last night singing shaft? Guess that's a bit of a step down from south park

[4inziksych]

On my TIVO it recorded it as Trapped in the Closet, but it was a different show.

[Turtleboy]

Not only did they not show it. Cruise supposedly got it pulled by threatening not to do publicity for MI3.

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=291836

[mtnagel]

Trey and Matt were on Letterman earlier in the week and they basically were like, duh, of course he quit because of the scientology crap. They were pretty funny. I love those guys.

[slydog75]

Argh, I can't believe CC is bowing to these idiots.

[busyba]

BURN IN HELL FOX--er... TOM CRUISE! :D

[Gromit]

I was disappointed that it wasn't the scientology episode. Then I realized this morning that I have it on my hard drive. I've never watched it and forgot about it.

I thought it was funny to realize that Hayes had no problem singing "suck on my chocolate salty balls" for money, but the "banned" episode deeply offended him (but apparently not enough to quit when it was being produced or originally aired).

[windracer]

Ok, so did everyone see how Matt and Trey handled the Chef issue on last night's season premier?

Classic! :D

It took me a few minutes to catch on to what they were doing ... but that made it even funnier once I figured it out.

And the end was exactly what I would have expected. :up: :eek:

edit: oops, should have posted in this thread (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=292644) instead.

[Azlen]

So much for the stroke theory.

http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,18647,00.html


Isaac Hayes is in better shape than Chef.

This, according to Hayes' production company, which denied a report that suggested the "Shaft" soul great had been incapacitated by a stroke and that a mystery person had issued a headline-making denunciation of South Park in his name.

"That's a false report," Amy Harnell of Isaac Hayes Entertainment said Friday.

Specifically, Harnell denied Hayes, 63, suffered a stroke in January. She maintained that, as previously reported, the music legend checked into a hospital in his native Tennessee that month for treatment of high blood pressure and exhaustion.

"He wasn't in the hospital for very long," Harnell said. "He's back on his feet, and doing really well."

Harnell further denied someone other than Hayes was behind a Mar. 13 statement in which the entertainer declared he was leaving South Park, where he'd been the longtime voice of Chef, because of the animated series' "inappropriate ridicule of religious communities." While the statement didn't reference Scientology, it was believed that Hayes, a Scientologist, was taking a stance against a South Park episode that riffed on the religion.

"The press release did come from him," Harnell said. "He is the one who decided to leave South Park."

The stroke and collusion theory was reported Monday by FoxNews.com's Roger Friedman. Friedman wrote that Hayes' friends were "mystified" by the singer's abrupt departure apparently over an episode that first aired four months ago.

Certainly in interviews just prior to his hospitalization, Hayes expressed admiration for South Park's style. "Nobody is exempt from their humor," he said in the New York Daily News on Jan. 12. "Don't be offended by it. If you take it too seriously, you have problems."

It was not known if Hayes took seriously what happened to Chef on Wednesday's South Park season premiere.

In the episode, written by series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone in the wake of Hayes' resignation, Chef was brainwashed by a group of globe-trotting child molesters--the mere warm-up for the big finish in which the character was struck by lightning, impaled, mauled, shot and finally turned into a Darth Vader-like monster.

Harnell said she didn't know if Hayes tuned in. (About 3.5 million others did.) Generally speaking, Harnell said, Hayes "doesn't have any comment from that episode. Basically, he decided to leave...it behind him."

Currently, Harnell said, Hayes is "totally wrapped up in his baby"--a child "due any minute" with his fourth wife, Adjowa.

[SparkleMotion]

Hayes is "totally wrapped up in his baby"--a child "due any minute" with his fourth wife, Adjowa.Ah, Adjowa...a fine, old, traditional Scientology name. :D

[busyba]

You know, if I wanted to issue a statement refuting rumors that others were making statements on my behalf, I might be inclined to make the statement myself, rather than have the statement issued by a spokesperson from my production company. :rolleyes:

[wmcbrine]

They let you leave, right?
Not so much.

http://www.whyaretheydead.net/

[LordFett]

You know, if I wanted to issue a statement refuting rumors that others were making statements on my behalf, I might be inclined to make the statement myself, rather than have the statement issued by a spokesperson from my production company.
This was posted in the other thread.

http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,18647,00.html

Hayes did quit.
Hayes did not have a stroke.
Hayes was in the hospital (brain washing facility).

Loved the scientology spoof at the start of the new Mind of Mencia.