Dave Chappelle's heavily hyped interview from last Friday's "Oprah Winfrey Show" is now available online over at You Tube.

If you're hoping for straight answers about why he left his Comedy Central series or whether he intends to return, prepare to be disappointed. He talked about pressure from the show's producers and network executives, but didn't give many specifics. He also badmouthed some friends over the way they reacted to his abrupt departure from the show. Their typical reaction? Asking him to talk with a psychiatrist.

When asked about the show's future, Chappelle claimed that more of the show's proceeds would have to go to charity before he'd consider returning -- a demand you'd think Comedy Central executives would meet in a heartbeat if it meant getting back their cash cow.

[You Tube] Dave Chappelle On Oprah Winfrey Show - 2.3.06 (via TV Squad)

Former sketch comedy host Dave Chappelle is scheduled to appear on this Friday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Here's the capsule from Oprah's website:

He was the hottest comedian in the country. Then he mysteriously disappeared. Why did Dave Chappelle walk away from $50 million? He addresses the widely reported rumors in his first television interview. And the big question...will he go back to his show?

I'm betting the answer to that last question is "no."

(via TV Squad)