Chase, 82, shares the story in the upcoming CNN documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, where he said he was “hurt” enough by his exclusion that he raised the issue directly with SNL creatorLorne Michaels.
Chase, one of the show’s original cast members and the creator of “Weekend Update,” did not appear in any sketches during the SNL50 live special. His absence surprised many fans, especially as other early cast members like Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman took part in the night’s tributes.
He explained that he expected to be part of the onstage reunion in some way.
Chase’s wife, Jayni Chase, also appeared in the documentary and said he had been under the impression that a spot was being saved for him.
Although SNL50 did reference Chase during “Weekend Update,” including a moment where Bill Murray ranked the segment’s all-time anchors, Chase admitted the cameo left him confused.
Michaels, 81, interviewed separately for the documentary, confirmed that producers explored several ideas that would have included Chase.
Chase said he eventually texted Michaels about the decision before pulling the message back.
Former SNL writer Alan Zweibel appeared in the film as well and said the omission didn’t sit right with him.
Martin Short, however, noted that the show simply couldn’t fit everyone into a single night.
Even so, Chase’s daughter Caley Chase said including her father would have taken virtually no time.
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“He’s very proud of his days at SNL,” daughter Cydney Chase said. “[He] just speaks so highly of the people that he was working with. Loves Lorne dearly, he really does.”
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not premieres January 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN.
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