Chevy Chase’s Ups and Downs: ‘SNL’ Exit, Feuds and More

Cocaine, abuse, 'full meltdown' – Chevy Chase doc revelations

CNN's documentary "I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not" revisits the darker events weighing on the comedian's legacy, including his "Community" exit.

Chevy Chase's Health: Everything the Comedian Has Said About His Heart Issues and Memory Loss

Chevy Chase opened up about his health in the CNN documentary, 'I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not'NBC/Noam Galai/NBC via Getty Chevy Chase at the 'Saturday Night Live 50' on Feb. 16, 2025, in New York City.NEED TO KNOWChevy Chase faced near-fatal heart failure and a five-week hospital stay in 2021The comedian was placed in a coma as a result and he experienced memory loss afterwardChase also dealt with substance addiction, which his loved ones spok…

Chevy Chase’s Ups and Downs: ‘SNL’ Exit, Feuds and More

Chevy Chase’s turbulent life and career are profiled in the CNN documentary I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not. The comedian became the breakout star on the first-ever season of Saturday Night Live in 1975 — later becoming the first major cast member to leave the comedy institution the following year. (George Coe was technically the first SNL cast member to leave. He was billed as a “Not Ready for Prime Time Player” in SNL’s October 1975 premiere bu…

Chevy Chase’s wife pushes back on criticism of her husband

CNN Films “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” charts Chevy Chase’s rise from breakout Saturday Night Live phenomenon to box-office royalty, thoughtfully examining the challenges that have shaped his legacy. CNN’s Stephanie Elam spoke with Jayni Chase to understand the complexities of her husband. The film will premiere January 1 at 8pm ET on CNN and available to stream next day for subscribers.

Why Does Everyone Hate Chevy Chase?

I’m Chevy Chase, and You’re Not, a documentary about notorious comedian Chevy Chase, wants to fill the world in on what the comic mastermind has been up to in recent years. Premiering on New Year’s Day, it will also touch on the more divisive moments of his career. What the documentary has not done is endear Chevy Chase to the Hollywood players who have cast him out. It’s actually serving as a reminder of why his castmates over the years have di…