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Chevy Chase Snubbed from SNL 50th, Speaks Out in CNN Doc

Chevy Chase, the original SNL cast member, feels snubbed by the shows fiftieth anniversary special, expecting to join other originals like Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman. He expresses upset over his exclusion, especially since Bill Murray appeared during Weekend Update, a spot he anchored first. Despite his wife Jayni revealing organizers promised him a role until the last minute, Lorne Michaels explains concerns about Chase staying focused. The documentary, Im Chevy Chase and Youre Not, premiering on CNN, explores his rise to fame and later challenges.

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