Chevy Chase, Chris Columbus and Home Alone

'Home Alone' director quit 'Christmas Vacation' after bizarre meeting with Chevy Chase
"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus almost worked on the 1989 holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," but quit due to actor Chevy Chase.
'Home Alone' Director Quit 'Christmas Vacation' Over Bad Experience With Chevy Chase
Reports of Chevy Chase being difficult to work with are not exactly unfounded, which presumably accounts for why he hasn't been a box office staple for decades. But apparently, his aloof demeanor and disrespectful attitude cost National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation its first director,
Director Chris Columbus quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ after ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase meetings: He treated me like ‘s–t’
Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realized I couldn’t work with the guy,” the “Home Alone” director said.
Chris Columbus Details “Bizarre” Experience With Chevy Chase That Led Him To Quit As Original Director Of ‘Christmas Vacation’
A bizarre encounter with actor Chevy Chase led then-unknown filmmaker Chris Columbus to walk off 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.'
Here's A 'Christmas' Story About What An Ass Chevy Chase Allegedly Was To The Director
Director Chris Columbus recalled a "bizarre" meeting with the actor that led him to quit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
“Home Alone ”director Chris Columbus quit “Christmas Vacation” after bizarre meetings with Chevy Chase: 'I couldn’t work with the guy'
I don’t need this. I’d rather not work again," the filmmaker recalled thinking after meeting with the comedy star.
Director Chris Columbus Left “Christmas Vacation” Movie After Meeting Chevy Chase Twice: 'I Couldn't Work with The Guy'
I was signed on…and then I met Chevy Chase," Columbus tells Vanity FairThe director of Home Alone says he nearly directed another iconic holiday film — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — but ultimately left after clashing with the film's star,
Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ Because ‘I Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase
Chris Columbus, the director behind 'Home Alone' and 'Gremlins,' shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
Director Chris Columbus Quit THIS Film After Actor Chevy Chase Treated Him Like 'S**t'; Recalls 'Bizzare' Meetings
In a recent interview, director Chris Columbus revealed that he quit the 1989 hit holiday film after a bizarre meeting with lead actor Chevy Chase, who made him feel non-existent in discussions!
Chevy Chase to celebrate 'Christmas Vacation' with fans at special event
Chevy Chase celebrates the 35th anniversary of the beloved classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at the Palace Theater.
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‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Director Quit After “Bizarre” Meeting With Star Chevy Chase: “Treating Me Like S***”
Chevy Chase has gained somewhat of a reputation in recent years of being difficult to work with. Now, director Chris Columbus is joining the ranks of Hollywood figures who have spoken about their ...
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Actor and comedian Chevy Chase stops by Main Street cafe during Peoria visit
And while a pristine tree and in-ground pool prove out of scope, "Christmas Vacation" star Chevy Chase made the most of his trip to Peoria recently, adding a stop at the restaurant One World on ...
OpenAI beefs up Washington presence with a pitch for energy and security
The AI industry wants Trump’s Washington to embrace it as a bulwark against China. OpenAI is trying to lead the pack.
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Man with severe burns found dead at Buddhist temple in Lake Ridge
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Baltimore man charged with first-degree murder of his 64-year-old mother in West Baltimore
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Fatal Baltimore fire on E 38th Street
Around 5:15 a.m., a three-alarm fire broke out in the 500 block of E 38th Street, engulfing a two-story residential dwelling.