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1. I never understood the rationale for making Chevy Chase the "breakout star" of SNL.

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:10 PM

12 hrs ago

The original troupe worked well as an ensemble like in comedy clubs. The last thing they needed was a prima donna.

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Ah, Chevy Chase?? CNN special on now.... [View all] a kennedy 12 hrs ago OP

I know.....he was NEVER a favorite of mine. a kennedy 12 hrs ago #2

Ugh montanacowboy 12 hrs ago #3

He's a total dick. Bill Murray punched him back in the 70s on the set. Dave Bowman 11 hrs ago #5

a kennedy.............. Upthevibe 11 hrs ago #6

He's complicated Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #7