Who is Chevy Chase
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Chevy Chase
Chevy's Biography
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, television and film actor. Born into a prominent family, Chase became a sensation as a cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live. He also hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. He is also known for his portrayal of the character....(read more) Chevy Chase DVDs from Amazon
"Caddyshack"
Caddyshack is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis and Douglas Kenney. It stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe and Bill Murray. Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray's elder brother, also has a supporting role.
This was Ramis' first feature film and was a major boost to Dangerfield's film career; previously, he was known mostly for his stand-up comedy. Grossing almost $40 million in the U.S. alone (16th highest of the year), it was the first of a series of similar comedies. A sequel, Caddyshack II, followed in 1988, although it was not nearly as successful or well-received.
In 2000, Caddyshack was placed at number 71 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 funniest American films. In 2005, a line from...
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"Vacation" Series
National Lampoons Vacation is a 1983 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly DAngelo, Randy Quaid, Dana Barron and Anthony Michael Hall. The film features numerous others, such as comedians John Candy and Imogene Coca, supermodel Christie Brinkley and future 30 Rock regular Jane Krakowski, in smaller roles.The screenplay was written by John Hughes, based on his short story in National Lampoon magazine, "Vacation '58" (the screenplay changes the year to 1983). The original story is (reportedly) a fictionalized account of his own family's ill-fated trip to Disneyland (changed to "Walley World" for the film) when Hughes was a boy. The success of the movie helped launch his screenwriting....(read more)
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Randy Quaid: Actor
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The acting career of Randy Quaid has been studded with awards and accolades from both critics and the public alike. With a long and diverse body of work to his credit, Quaid has proven himself to be a gifted and beloved actor, with the uncanny abilit...
Chevy Chase Quote
"I tell the person I won't take a picture or sign the autograph, but I will shake their hand. That kind of personal touch is all they're really seeking".-Chevy Chase
"Fletch"
Fletch is a 1985 comedy film about a wisecracking investigative newspaper reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher (Chevy Chase), who writes under the name of Jane Doe. The film was based on the popular Gregory Mcdonald novels, the screenplay was written by Andrew Bergman and it was directed by Michael Ritchie.
In the 1970s, Burt Reynolds and Mick Jagger were considered to portray Fletch on the big screen but these suggestions were rejected by Mcdonald. The author agreed to the casting of Chevy Chase despite never seeing the comedian in anything. Chase reportedly enjoyed the role because it allowed him to play several different characters and work with props.
Fletch earned several positive reviews from critics and performed well at the box office and home video. It has since developed a cult following and was followed by a 1989 sequel, Fletch Lives. A prequel, Fletch Won, is currently in pre-production.
Chase Filmography
Walk...Don't Walk (1968) (short story)
The Groove Tube (1974)
Tunnel Vision (1976)
Foul Play (1978)
Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
Caddyshack (1980)
Seems Like Old Times (1980)
Under the Rainbow (1981)
Modern Problems (1981)
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
Deal of the Century (1983)
Fletch (1985)
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
Spies Like Us (1985)
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
The Couch Trip (1988)
Funny Farm (1988)
Caddyshack II (1988)
Fletch Lives (1989)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Nothing But Trouble (1991)
Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
Hero (1992)
Last Action Hero (1993) (cameo)
A Century of Cinema (1994) (documentary)
Cops and Robbersons (1994)
Man of the House (1995)
Vegas Vacation (1997)
Dirty Work (1998)
Snow Day (2000)
Vacuums (2002)
Orange County (2002)
Bad Meat (2003)
Bitter Jester (2003) (documentary)
Rent-a-Husband (2004)
Ellie Parker (2005)
Funny Money (2006)
Doogal (2006)
Goose on the Loose (2006)
Zoom (2006)
Jack and the Beanstalk (2008)
Stay Cool (due out in 2009)
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TrueGhostTales wrote...
I remember when Chevy Chase appeared on Saturday Night Live. Man, those were the good days for that show!
MindGuru wrote...
Some of the silliest, self-consciously embarassing scenes ever--hilarious. Thanks for the memories!
awelldressedbullet wrote...
I always laugh at Chevy! Great Lens and welcome to the SquidWho Comedians Group - Kathy
triathlontraining wrote...
I've always enjoyed Chevy Chase's movies and skits. Great lens!

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