Overview
- In I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, the original Weekend Update anchor says he expected to be onstage during the Feb. 16 anniversary special.
- Chase says he texted Lorne Michaels about being left out before telling him to disregard the complaint.
- Michaels says Chase’s inclusion was discussed with multiple versions of Weekend Update, citing an unnamed caution that Chase “wasn’t as focused.”
- Chase attended the festivities but did not appear in sketches, as peers and family offer split explanations for the omission.
- The documentary premieres Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN, featuring comments from Martin Short, Alan Zweibel, and members of Chase’s family.