CHEVY Chase was an integral cast member in the opening years of Saturday Night Live.
During an interview in 2018, Chase commented on the direction the show has taken since his departure.
While speaking with the Washington Post in September of 2018, famed comedian Chevy Chase admitted his disdain for the modern era of Saturday Night Live.
“I’m amazed that Lorne has gone so low,” he said at the time.
“I had to watch a little of it, and I just couldn’t f**king believe it… That means a whole generation of s**theads laughs at the worst f**king humor in the world.”
He continued: “You know what I mean? How could you dare give that generation worse s**t than they already have in their lives? It just drives me nuts.”
Following the interview, current SNL cast member Pete Davidson responded indirectly.
While speaking on The Howard Stern Show in 2018, Pete said: “F**k Chevy Chase.”
He continued: “He’s just a genuinely bad, racist person and I don’t like him.”
Pete went on to add that Chase’s comments were “disrespectful to Lorne, a guy who gave [him] a career.”
In February 2022, Chase appeared on CBS This Morning with Jim Axelrod, who asked him how the comedian felt about “cheap shots” against his character.
“I am who I am,” Chase said.
“And I like… who I am. I don’t care. And it’s part of me that I don’t care. And I’ve thought about that a lot. And I don’t know what to tell you, man. I just don’t care.”
Born on October 8, 1943, Chevy Chase is a comedian, writer, and actor.
Chase was born into a prominent family – sharing relatives with the Vanderbilts and Cranes – and grew up in New York.
In 1962, Chase graduated from the Stockbridge School in Massachusetts.
He went on to attend Haverford College for a singular term, before transferring to Bard College.
Chase earned a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1967.
As one of the original members of Saturday Night Live – which premiered in October of 1975 – Chase quickly rose to fame.
His first leading film role came in 1978, with the comedy Foul Play.
During the 1980s, Chase landed the iconic role of Clark W. Griswold from the National Lampoon Vacation franchise.
The original cast of Saturday Night Live was known as “The Not Ready For Prime-Time Players.”
Included on the roster was: Laraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, and Chevy Chase.
Chase left the show after just one season and was replaced by Bill Murray.
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