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Chevy Chase Confused Over SNL50 Exclusion, Shares Feelings

12/24/2025

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Chevy Chase expressed disappointment and confusion about his exclusion from SNL50: The Anniversary Special, in CNN Films’ upcoming documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not.
He said he texted SNL creator Lorne Michaels about his feelings but later retracted the message.
His wife Jayni Chase noted there were discussions about including him in the show, and the documentary premieres January 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN.

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Chevy Chase expressed disappointment and confusion about his exclusion from SNL50: The Anniversary Special, in CNN Films’ upcoming documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not.
He said he texted SNL creator Lorne Michaels about his feelings but later retracted the message.
His wife Jayni Chase noted there were discussions about including him in the show, and the documentary premieres January 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN.