“I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not.”

Caddyshack, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Three Amigos, Fletch, Community, Saturday Night Live. It’s safe to say that Chevy Chase has built up an impressive reputation in the world of comedy. Of course, this sword is double-edged. Chase has had his share of films which were very poorly received, and those who have worked with him have their share of negative stories about him. So who is this man, and what sort of interesting trivia can we glean about his life? Find out more about Chase below![/nextpage][nextpage]

44. No One Suffers like the Artist

While Chase was on Saturday Night Live, he became known for his pratfalls. However, on one occasion, the stunt went wrong, and Chase badly injured himself. He took two weeks off to recover, contributing only voice work to the show during that time. However, Chase was afflicted by back pain for years afterward, leading him to develop an addiction to painkillers.[/nextpage][nextpage]

43. On Second Thought…

Chase was the only cast member from Caddyshack to return for the sequel, Caddyshack II. He quickly regretted this decision and was disgusted by the quality of the film. During post-production, he is said to have derisively told the director to call him when “you’ve dubbed the laugh track.”[/nextpage][nextpage]

42. Oh, What’s in a Name?

Chase was actually born Cornelius Crane Chase on the 8th of October 1943. His stage name “Chevy” was given to him by his grandmother based on “The Ballad of Chevy Chase,” a song which dates back to the Middle Ages. I guess that’s a good thing, because “I’m Cornelius Chase and you’re not!” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.[/nextpage][nextpage]

41. SNL Alumnus

When it comes to Saturday Night Live, Chase holds a number of records. He was one of the show’s original cast members and was actually the first person to ever utter the words “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” Not only that, but he was also the first person to leave the show, which he did after just one season, being replaced by Bill Murray (he’s since regretted this early departure).

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