Chris Columbus Quit '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."
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.
"I couldn’t work with the guy": Original "Christmas Vacation" director quit because of Chevy Chase
Columbus realized there was a silver lining though. He recalled, “I quit ‘Christmas Vacation.’ The next weekend, I got another script from John — and it’s ‘Home Alone.’ ‘Home Alone,’ for me, was even more personal, a better script. And I thought, I can really do something with this, and I don’t have to deal with Chevy Chase.”
Director Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ After Chevy Chase Meetings: ‘I Don’t Need This’
From Home Alone to Harry Potter and Gremlins to The Goonies, Chris Columbus has a laundry list of major film credits as a director, writer or producer. Christmas Vacation could have been part of his bio as well.
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.'
“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.
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.
Chris Columbus reveals ‘bizarre’ story behind why he couldn’t work with Chevy Chase on ‘Christmas Vacation’
The "Home Alone" director said Chase treated him like he was "nonexistent" and made a "surreal" comment that has left him puzzled to this day.
How comedic icon Chevy Chase plans to celebrate 'Christmas Vacation' movie in Peoria
Chevy Chase spoke with the Journal Star ahead of his appearance in Peoria to celebrate the 35th anniversary of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
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How the ‘Home Alone’ Parents Were Able to Afford That Crazy House, Revealed by Director (Exclusive)
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