Chevy Chase, Chris Columbus and Home Alone

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.
'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,
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.
Actor Chevy Chase’s Awkward Antics Made Director Quit Iconic Film
The classic 1989 film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation could have been a different film with Chris Columbus in the director’s chair, but the renowned director said some awkward meetings with star Chevy Chase left him turned off.
"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.”
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."
“He was a complete jerk.” Because of Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has quit and filmed another Christmas hit
After meeting Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation dropped the film. Later, the script for another Christmas hit fell into his hands.
Director Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ After Chevy Chase Meetings: ‘I Don’t Need This’
Chris Columbus changed his mind about directing ‘Christmas Vacation’ after deciding he couldn’t work with Chevy Chase
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."
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‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Director Quit After “Bizarre” Meeting With Star Chevy Chase: “Treating Me Like S***”
“I was signed on … and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realized I couldn’t work with the guy,” he said of the National ...
TV times in Oregon, streaming options for 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is currently streaming on both HBO MAX and Hulu. Oregon residents can stream on MAX ...