I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
How are we supposed to feel about Chevy Chase? You've doubtless heard tales of how difficult the actor/comedian can be. Fellow funnymen and women, directors, studio types, rarely hesitate to relay their trials with the talented but highly troubled soul. In the new CNN documentary I'M CHEVY CHASE AND YOU'RE NOT, the subject himself explains that he is mightily complex. The product of an abusive childhood. Vulnerable. Uses humor as a defense mechanism. We all harbor conflicted histories and coping skills in the face of life. Why should Chevy get a pass? The film presents a comprehensive look at Chase's career. Steely Dan fans will be tickled by the reference to Chevy's brief tenure on the drums with his Bard College compadres. The Saturday Night Live drama. The movies, some hit, many miss. His failed stint as a late night talk show host. Plenty of drugs. Three marriages. Chevy almost forgets th...
