Other than killing him in every episode
Now I can see why Comedy Central yanked an episode of "South Park" (that had aired once already) in order to keep Isaac Hayes from leaving. How could they promote a "Chef's Back!" episode when the headlines said, "Chef's Outta Here"?
On the other hand....how hard would it have been to hire an Isaac Hayes soundalike voice, anyway? Not to seem sacreligious, but if he was so upset by having his Scientology mocked, couldn't Comedy Central respect that and bid him (in the memorable phrase of former UN Special Representative Charles Lichenstein) "a fond farewell"?
HE'S BACK!!! CHEF RETURNS TO SOUTH PARK
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New Episodes Kick Off With “The Return of Chef!” On Wednesday, March 22 At 10:00 P.M.*
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New York, March 20, 2006 -- The launch of "South Park’s" 10th season is marked by the triumphant homecoming of school chef, Jerome McElroy. "The Return of Chef!," premieres Wednesday, March 22 at 10:00 p.m., only COMEDY CENTRAL. (see attached release for more information)
